Director, Corporate Security
Foster City, CA$198k - $282kFull-timePosted 8mo ago
About the role
Director level leader responsible for development and implementation of physical security programs to protect Zoox personnel and property, including security operations, risk management, incident response, insider threat coordination, investigations, workplace violence prevention, event security, executive protection, and fleet security.
Responsibilities
- Lead the physical security team across all Zoox locations
- Oversee 24/7 security operations, including access control, GSOC, incident response, and emergency management across all sites
- Develop, implement, train, and enforce company security policies and procedures
- Perform incident investigations and risk assessment activities
- Partner with internal stakeholders to ensure they are meeting company standards
- Management of outsourced security suppliers to ensure their performance is meeting contractual requirements
- Drive modernization of security infrastructure, integrating smart surveillance, AI-driven analytics, and automation to enhance efficiency and threat detection
- Partner with Facilities, HR, EHS, Legal, IT, and ProdSec to align security programs and insider threat protection with business operations
Qualifications
- 15+ years of progressive experience in corporate security with at least 5 years in a leadership role, ideally at companies with dispersed physical operations
- Proven ability to lead and mentor diverse teams, including contractors and third-party service providers
- Deep knowledge of physical security technologies, operations centers, and systems integration
- Exceptional judgment, communication, and crisis leadership under pressure
- Experience with emergency communications and escalation processes
- Demonstrated experience in managing insider threat programs and executing executive protection initiatives to enhance organizational security
- Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills, and a positive attitude
- Curious and ability to learn new technology and businesses
- Proficient in utilizing data to guide decision-making while demonstrating strong written and oral communication skills
Skills
Required:Leadership and people managementPhysical security technologiesIncident response and investigationsCrisis leadershipInsider threat programs
Benefits
- Zoox also offers a comprehensive package of benefits, including paid time off (e.g. sick leave, vacation, bereavement), unpaid time off, Zoox Stock Appreciation Rights, Amazon RSUs, health insurance, long-term care insurance, long-term and short-term disability insurance, and life insurance.
Last updated Oct 21, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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