Director, Corporate Security

The role

This leader will run the company's physical security programs across all Zoox locations. The role covers 24/7 security operations, incident investigations, insider threat coordination, executive protection, and fleet security.

What you will do

• 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
• Manage outsourced security suppliers to ensure performance meets contractual requirements
• Drive modernization of security infrastructure, integrating smart surveillance, AI-driven analytics, and automation
• Partner with Facilities, HR, EHS, Legal, IT, and ProdSec to align security programs and insider threat protection with business operations

Required qualifications

• 15+ years of progressive experience in corporate security
• 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 managing insider threat programs and executing executive protection initiatives
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills, and a positive attitude
• Curious and able to learn new technology and businesses
• Proficient in using data to guide decision-making, with strong written and oral communication skills

Nice to have

• Professional security industry certifications such as APP, CPP, CFI, CFE, or PSP
• Experience with fast-moving and growing technology or automotive business

Before you apply

• You do not need to match every listed expectation to apply

About the company

Zoox is developing the first ground-up, fully autonomous vehicle fleet and the supporting ecosystem to bring it to market. The company works at the intersection of robotics, machine learning, and design to provide next-generation mobility-as-a-service in urban environments.