Senior Director, Corporate Security & Crisis Management
Sony Interactive Entertainment
United States, San Diego · USA-CA-San Diego-Via Esprillo · USD 228,600-343,000 · Hybrid · Posted Oct 14, 2026
At a glance
- Workplace
- Hybrid
- Location
- United States, San Diego · USA-CA-San Diego-Via Esprillo
- Salary
- USD 228,600-343,000 · Base salary
About the role
- Sony Interactive Entertainment is seeking a Senior Director, Corporate Security & Crisis Management to lead and continue evolving the global corporate security function.
- The role is responsible for safeguarding people, assets, and business operations through proactive security strategies, comprehensive crisis preparedness, and effective risk management.
Responsibilities
- Lead and evolve SIE's global corporate security strategy, aligning security priorities with organizational objectives and emerging business risks.
- Oversee global physical security, travel security, event security, and Global Security Operations Center (GSOC) operations.
- Establish scalable security standards, policies, and processes across a complex, multinational organization.
- Lead the development and execution of global crisis management, emergency response, and business continuity programs.
- Provide calm, decisive leadership during critical incidents, including natural disasters, workplace violence, cyber-related incidents, and other business disruptions.
- Partner with executive leadership and cross-functional teams to coordinate effective responses, communicate risks, and support business recovery.
- Drive organizational readiness through crisis simulations, training, and continuous improvement.
- Apply a risk-based, proportionate approach to security decision-making, balancing employee safety, business continuity, and operational needs.
- Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing global corporate security team.
- Oversee security service providers, external partners, budgets, and resource allocation.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Security Management, Criminal Justice, Business Administration, or a related field (Master’s preferred) or equivalent experience.
- Progressive experience in corporate security, crisis management, or business continuity, including at least five years in a senior leadership capacity.
- Demonstrated experience leading global corporate security operations within a large, complex, multinational organization.
- Deep knowledge of physical security, risk assessment, incident response, crisis management, and business continuity.
- Experience overseeing security technologies, systems, and operational programs.
- Proven success building, transforming, or meaningfully elevating security programs, teams, or organizational capabilities.
- Strong executive communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence across functions and organizational levels.
- Demonstrated sound judgment in ambiguous, high-pressure situations and the confidence to make and defend difficult decisions.
- An approachable, collaborative leadership style combined with a strong sense of accountability and conviction.
- Experience managing budgets, external vendors, and cross-functional security initiatives.
Preferred qualifications
- Professional certifications such as Certified Protection Professional (CPP), Certified Business Continuity Professional (CBCP), or equivalent.
- Experience within technology, gaming, entertainment, or other fast-paced, evolving industries.
- Broad international experience, including an understanding of regional security risks, regulatory considerations, and cultural nuances.
- Experience modernizing or scaling security operations in an evolving global business environment.
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Matching 401(k)
- Paid time off
- Wellness program
- Employee discounts for Sony products
- Bonus package eligibility
Workplace
- Hybrid work arrangement requiring a minimum of two days onsite per week.
