Leader, Corporate Security (Global Events)

Valtix • RTP, NC

128d

About The Position

The Leader, Corporate Security reports to the Director of Corporate Security, Global Operations. This role involves travel, both domestically and internationally, often on short notice, with up to 50% of the time spent traveling. Valid driver's license and passport required. First Aid and CPR certified (or willing to obtain). Global Corporate Security's mission is to protect Cisco's people, property, and assets. We operate as ONE TEAM continually improving the company's resiliency and proactive management of significant global, regional and local incidents. Our Operations Team strives to deliver risk-based, tailored, sustainable security solutions to the Cisco community, by creating repeatable frameworks that provide a consistent and appropriate reactive approach to handling physical operational security with a commitment to improvement. You'll be working in a high-tech fast-paced environment, focused on solving sophisticated problems creatively, efficiently, and with a high level of emotional intelligence. We are a diverse and multi-disciplined team; a collaborative global workforce of professionals committed to delivering on our common goals and objectives. This is a global role focused on protecting Cisco at events.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required; security certifications (e.g., CPP) a plus.
• 7+ years in law enforcement, military, or corporate security.
• 5+ years in high-tech industry preferred with proven experience in large scale event security.
• Validated experience in leadership surrounding event planning, risk management, and relationship development; international experience is a plus.
• Comfortable engaging with global audiences, attending meetings outside standard hours, and standing for extended periods during events.

Nice To Haves

• Strong communicator, skilled in briefing executives and addressing diverse audiences.
• Excellent critical thinker with strategic and tactical abilities; remains calm under pressure.
• Proven experience developing comprehensive security plans and adapting to changing, multicultural environments.
• Emotionally intelligent, receptive to feedback, and able to multitask and solve problems effectively.
• Has high integrity, a sense of urgency.
• Experienced in networking with law enforcement at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and deliver end-to-end world-class event security, ensuring safety of all participants and assets.
• Implement scalable security strategies, SOPs, and risk mitigation plans that align with business objectives.
• Balance proactive measures with real-time incident management.
• Lead, mentor, and collaborate with internal teams, external partners, and law enforcement.
• Conduct risk assessments, manage incident response, and perform after-action reviews for continuous improvement.
• Brief executive leadership and coordinate security communications across all organizational levels.
• Monitor global risks, provide accurate threat assessments, address sophisticated security issues, and ensure compliance with workplace standards.
• Leverage technology and standard methodologies to enhance event security operations and efficiency.

Benefits

• Quality medical, dental and vision insurance.
• 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution.
• Short and long-term disability coverage.
• Basic life insurance.
• Numerous wellbeing offerings.
• Up to twelve paid holidays per calendar year, including one floating holiday.
• Vacation time off policy with flexible limits for exempt employees.
• Sick time off policy with 80 hours provided on hire date and annually thereafter.
• Paid time away to deal with critical or emergency issues.
• Additional paid time to volunteer and give back to the community.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Publishing Industries
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees