Zoox

Fully electric autonomous ride-hailing service platform

Director, Corporate Security

Security & Protective ServicesConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeFoster City, CA, USA$198k - $282k /yrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

15+ years of progressive experience in corporate security, including at least 5 years in a leadership role, ideally with companies having dispersed physical operations.
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.
Judgment, communication, and crisis leadership under pressure.
Experience with emergency communications and escalation processes.
Experience managing insider threat programs and executing executive protection initiatives.
Ability to use data to guide decision-making, with strong written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement physical security programs to keep company personnel and property safe and secure.
Serve as the primary point of contact for the company's physical security programs, including physical security operations, risk management, incident response, insider threat coordination, investigations, workplace violence prevention, event security, executive protection, and fleet security.
Lead the physical security team across all company locations.
Oversee 24/7 security operations, including access control, the Global Security Operations Center, 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 compliance with company standards.
Manage outsourced security suppliers and ensure their performance meets contractual requirements.
Modernize security infrastructure by integrating smart surveillance, artificial intelligence-driven analytics, and automation to improve efficiency and threat detection.
Partner with Facilities, Human Resources, Environmental Health and Safety, Legal, Information Technology, and Product Security to align security programs and insider threat protection with business operations.

Desired Qualifications

Professional security industry certifications such as Associate Protection Professional, Certified Protection Professional, Certified Forensic Interviewer, Certified Fraud Examiner, or Physical Security Professional.
Experience with a fast-moving and growing technology or automotive business.

Salary Range: 198000 to 282000 (Currency: USD) (Pay period: per-year-salary)

The Director, Corporate Security is a leadership role responsible for the development and implementation of physical security programs to help the company keep all Zoox personnel and property safe and secure. This leader will serve as the primary point of contact for all physical security programs for the company, including physical security operations, risk management, incident response, insider threat coordination, investigations, workplace violence prevention, event security, executive protection, and fleet security.

In this role, you will:

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.

Bonus Qualifications

Professional Security Industry Certifications such as APP, CPP, CFI, CFE, or PSP.
Experience with fast-moving and growing technology or automotive business.

About Zoox

Zoox is developing the first ground-up, fully autonomous vehicle fleet and the supporting ecosystem required to bring this technology to market. Sitting at the intersection of robotics, machine learning, and design, Zoox aims to provide the next generation of mobility-as-a-service in urban environments. We’re looking for top talent that shares our passion and wants to be part of a fast-moving and highly execution-oriented team.

Accommodations

If you need an accommodation to participate in the application or interview process please reach out to [email protected] or your assigned recruiter.

A Final Note:

You do not need to match every listed expectation to apply for this position. Here at Zoox, we know that diverse perspectives foster the innovation we need to be successful, and we are committed to building a team that encompasses a variety of backgrounds, experiences, and skills.

About the Company

Zoox

Fully electric autonomous ride-hailing service platform

Zoox designs and operates an autonomous ride-hailing service built around a purpose-built, fully electric vehicle designed specifically for autonomous operation. The vehicle uses advanced sensors, cameras, and AI to navigate complex urban environments, offering a four-passenger interior for comfort. Unlike competitors that retrofit existing cars, Zoox engineers both the vehicle and the service from the ground up, enabling optimized safety, efficiency, and passenger experience through integrated software that optimizes routing and reduces wait times. The company emphasizes safety through extensive testing and regulatory collaboration, and sustainability via electric mobility. The ultimate goal is to provide a smarter, safer, and more efficient urban transportation system that improves city life while reducing emissions.

Company size: 5,001-10,000
Company stage: Acquired
Total funding: $1.2B
Headquarters: Menlo Park, CA
Founded: 2014

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