Global Physical Security Operations Manager

Company Description

Sandisk understands how people and businesses consume data and we relentlessly innovate to deliver solutions that enable today's needs and tomorrow's next big ideas. With a rich history of groundbreaking innovations in Flash and advanced memory technologies, our solutions have become the beating heart of the digital world we're living in and that we have the power to shape.

Sandisk meets people and businesses at the intersection of their aspirations and the moment, enabling them to keep moving and pushing possibility forward. We do this through the balance of our powerhouse manufacturing capabilities and our industry-leading portfolio of products that are recognized globally for innovation, performance and quality.

Sandisk has two facilities recognized by the World Economic Forum as part of the Global Lighthouse Network for advanced 4IR innovations. These facilities were also recognized as Sustainability Lighthouses for breakthroughs in efficient operations. With our global reach, we ensure the global supply chain has access to the Flash memory it needs to keep our world moving forward.

Job Description

The Physical Security Operations Manager is responsible for developing and guiding the company's physical security programs globally, collaborating across regions to deliver initiatives that are risk tolerant and appropriate. This role will champion innovation, identifying where & when to bring the power of AI to bear as a force multiplier across deployed systems and tool sets. The role will be operational, administrative, tactical and strategic all in the same day.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Security Operations Management

• Support day-to-day regional security operations, including access control, surveillance systems, security incident management, and security force performance.

• Optimize the relationship between the GSOC and the regional SOCs, creating a co-dependent model that has effective communications and information sharing at the center of the operational philosophy applicable), ensuring timely monitoring and response.

• This role does not have responsibility for management of the GSOC.

• Develop and maintain physical security guidance, process and employee facing policies in partnership with regional security leaders

• Support regular, ongoing site assessments to identify threats, vulnerabilities, and required remediation

• Act as the primary Global Physical Security representative for Business Continuity Planning purposes

Incident Response & Investigations

• Manage or support investigations related to theft, unauthorized access, or other security events.

• Partner with HR, Legal, and leadership for sensitive or high-risk cases.

Security Technology & Systems

• A developed knowledge of CCure & Milestone to the administrator level is very desirable

• Assist the Systems Team with database housekeeping, new install design and programing & audits

Vendor & Guard Force Management

• Prior experience with security force contractual management is necessary to act as a qualified resource to drive quality and continual improvement across all regional engagements

• Institute an audit process to rigorously measure KPIs and SLAs and the subsequent remedial action plans

Risk Management & Compliance

• Conduct regular physical security risk assessments across offices, labs, contract manufacturers, RMA or data center environments.

• Create an audit ready organization based on prior observations & recommendations

• Support business continuity, crisis management, and emergency preparedness planning.

Program Leadership

• Drive development and delivery of continual security awareness programs for employees that are relevant and relatable

• Build strong relationships with stakeholders across departments to advance security culture.

• Assist in the development of AOP and CAPEX forecasts

• Develop KPIs, metrics, and reporting dashboards to measure program effectiveness.

Qualifications

REQUIRED:

• 10+ years of experience with progressive responsibility in a physical security corporate environment, tech industry preferred

• Proven experience supporting large-scale security operations across distributed global sites.

• Strong knowledge of security systems (access control, video surveillance, alarms, GSOC platforms, visitor management).

• Experience managing vendors, security force programs, and service contracts.

• Willingness to travel globally

SKILLS:

• Excellent incident management, communication, and problem-solving skills.

• Familiarity with executive protection, C-TPAT, AEO programs

• Comfortable developing organizational budgets, financial forecasts and tracking tools

• Ability to deliver on multiple, simultaneous priorities in a fast-paced, sometimes ambiguity heavy, setting

PREFERRED:

• Experience in complex security organizations in tech, manufacturing, R&D labs, or highly regulated industries.

• Practiced analytical mindset, the ability to identify, articulate, and manage risk, and excellent written skills to report on both safety and security-related risks

• Familiarity with emergency management, crisis response, or continuity planning.

• Experience with global security operations

• Bachelor's degree in security management, Criminal Justice, Business, or related field

• Recent work examples demonstrating delivery of innovative solutions showcasing integration and/or optimization

Personal Attributes

• Strong leadership presence and situational judgment.

• High integrity, discretion, and resilience.

• Collaborative mindset with strong stakeholder engagement skills.

• Data-driven approach to decision making.

• Curious about tech, AI, future state of security convergence

Additional Information

Sandisk is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and employees and will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on their race, color, ancestry, religion (including religious dress and grooming standards), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), gender (including a person's gender identity, gender expression, and gender-related appearance and behavior, whether or not stereotypically associated with the person's assigned sex at birth), age, national origin, sexual orientation, medical condition, marital status (including domestic partnership status), physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, protected medical and family care leave, Civil Air Patrol status, military and veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. We also prohibit harassment of any individual on any of the characteristics listed above. Our non-discrimination policy applies to all aspects of employment. We comply with the laws and regulations set forth in the "Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal ( " poster. Our pay transparency policy is available here ( .

Sandisk thrives on the power and potential of diversity. As a global company, we believe the most effective way to embrace the diversity of our customers and communities is to mirror it from within. We believe the fusion of various perspectives results in the best outcomes for our employees, our company, our customers, and the world around us. We are committed to an inclusive environment where every individual can thrive through a sense of belonging, respect and contribution.

Sandisk is committed to offering opportunities to applicants with disabilities and ensuring all candidates can successfully navigate our careers website and our hiring process. Please contact us at View email address on click.appcast.io to advise us of your accommodation request. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.

Based on our experience, we anticipate that the application deadline will be 07/08/2026 (3 months from posting), although we reserve the right to close the application process sooner if we hire an applicant for this position before the application deadline. If we are not able to hire someone from this role before the application deadline, we will update this posting with a new anticipated application deadline.

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Compensation & Benefits Details

• An employee's pay position within the salary range may be based on several factors including but not limited to (1) relevant education; qualifications; certifications; and experience; (2) skills, ability, knowledge of the job; (3) performance, contribution and results; (4) geographic location; (5) shift; (6) internal and external equity; and (7) business and organizational needs.

• The salary range is what we believe to be the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and this range is only applicable for jobs to be performed in California, Colorado, New York or remote jobs that can be performed in California, Colorado and New York. This range may be modified in the future.

• You will be eligible to participate in Sandisk's Short-Term Incentive (STI) Plan, which provides incentive awards based on Company and individual performance. Depending on your role and your performance, you may be eligible to participate in our annual Long-Term Incentive (LTI) program, which consists of restricted stock units (RSUs) or cash equivalents, pursuant to the terms of the LTI plan. Please note that not all roles are eligible to participate in the LTI program, and not all roles are eligible for equity under the LTI plan. RSU awards are also available to eligible new hires, subject to Sandisk's Standard Terms and Conditions for Restricted Stock Unit Awards.

• We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid vacation time; paid sick leave; medical/dental/vision insurance; life, accident and disability insurance; tax-advantaged flexible spending and health savings accounts; employee assistance program; other voluntary benefit programs such as supplemental life and AD&D, legal plan, pet insurance, critical illness, accident and hospital indemnity; tuition reimbursement; transit; the Applause Program, employee stock purchase plan, and the Sandisk's Savings 401(k) Plan.

• Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company's sole discretion, consistent with the law.