Executive Protection Specialist

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.•Austin, TX

58d•Onsite

About The Position

At AMD, our mission is to build great products that accelerate next-generation computing experiences-from AI and data centers, to PCs, gaming and embedded systems. Grounded in a culture of innovation and collaboration, we believe real progress comes from bold ideas, human ingenuity and a shared passion to create something extraordinary. When you join AMD, you'll discover the real differentiator is our culture. We push the limits of innovation to solve the world's most important challenges-striving for execution excellence, while being direct, humble, collaborative, and inclusive of diverse perspectives. Join us as we shape the future of AI and beyond. Together, we advance your career. THE ROLE: We are seeking an experienced Executive Protection Specialist to provide comprehensive security services for our high-profile technology executives. This role demands exceptional judgment, discretion, and the ability to deliver world-class protection while maintaining professional relationships across all organizational levels. The ideal candidate will excel at connecting intelligence to operations, building trust with executives, and executing flawless security protocols in fast-paced, dynamic environments. THE PERSON: The ideal candidate will have experience providing close protection in multiple international regions and advanced skills in countersurveillance and technical security measures. Success requires managing change in a dynamic environment and building trust with stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

Experience providing executive protection to CEOs or senior executives in a Fortune 200 company corporate environment
Experience developing and executing executive protection projects end-to-end
Demonstrated success managing and coordinating executive protection in high-risk international travel locations
Experience managing contractors and vendors in support of executive protection operations
Track record of establishing formal training programs for personnel traveling with executives
Training from established Executive Protection schools
Advanced Defensive/Security Driving certifications
Emergency Medical qualifications (minimum EMT-B or equivalent)
Multi-lingual capabilities

Responsibilities

Deliver tailored protection strategies through intelligence analysis, adjusting from low-profile to close protection.
Manage security logistics including transportation details, arrival/departure procedures, and venue coordination.
Conduct advanced work for executive movements based on threat assessments.
Maintain confidentiality regarding executive schedules and personal information.
Analyze intelligence indicators to identify risks and recommend security improvements.
Manage protective intelligence for travel using risk profiles and official data.
Conduct open-source intelligence investigations and assessments.
Provide intelligence reports and briefings for protective operations.
Align stakeholder priorities with security protocols.
Oversee administrative functions of executive protection program elements.
Coordinate third-party security support.
Develop and execute executive protection projects.
Manage intelligence plans for events and coordinate security support.
Implement operational protocols for contracted personnel.
Serve as a security advisor at assigned locations.
Coordinate security efforts with internal teams.
Maintain relationships with law enforcement and government entities.
Communicate across organizational levels.
Balance security requirements with executive needs.
Maintain physical fitness to effectively perform protection duties during extended hours in dynamic environments
Ability to respond quickly to physical threats and emergency situations
Capable of sustaining alertness and focus during long shifts and irregular schedules
Domestic and international travel (25-40% of time)
Ability to deploy on short notice for emergency security situations
Flexibility to work nights, weekends, and holidays as required by executive schedules and security needs