Manager, Physical Security

Mastercard • Purchase, NY

16d

About The Position

We are seeking a highly capable and experienced Lead to support our Director of Executive Protection and Event Security Services within the Global Security Program. This role is critical to the operational success of our protective services and event security initiatives across the enterprise. The ideal candidate will bring hands-on experience from either the private or public sector, with a strong background in executive protection, event security logistics, and threat mitigation. As a key contributor to the global security strategy, you will help ensure the safety of our executives and the integrity of our corporate events through proactive planning, coordination, and execution.

Requirements

• 7–10 years of experience in executive protection, event security, or related fields within the private or public sector.
• Proven ability to lead protective operations and event security planning in dynamic environments.
• Strong understanding of threat assessment, emergency response, and protective intelligence.
• Excellent communication and coordination skills, with the ability to work across teams and time zones.
• Experience working with law enforcement, military, or intelligence agencies is a requirement.

Nice To Haves

• Relevant certifications (e.g., CPP, PSP, EMT, or equivalent) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support the Director in implementing and managing executive protection programs, including travel security, residential security, and venue assessments.
• Lead operational planning and execution for corporate events, including risk assessments, security staffing, access control, and emergency response coordination.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders, external vendors, and law enforcement agencies to ensure seamless protective operations.
• Conduct threat assessments and develop mitigation strategies for executive movements and high-profile events.
• Maintain and update security protocols, SOPs, and training materials to reflect evolving risks and best practices.
• Provide real-time support and coordination during executive travel and events, including incident response and escalation.
• Assist in preparing briefings, reports, and recommendations for senior leadership and security management.
• Responsible for safeguarding highly sensitive and confidential information
• Possess basic emergency medical training (CPR, AED, wound management)
• Remain available to travel on short notice to ensure constant security coverage
• Provide effective levels of security while operating in both overt and covert modes
• Willingness to travel and respond to operational needs on short notice.
• Provide direct close physical protection for Executives in both one-on-one and multi-team member deployments
• Expected travel +50% of role.

Benefits

• Mastercard benefits for full time (and certain part time) employees generally include: insurance (including medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, disability, life insurance); flexible spending account and health savings account; paid leaves (including 16 weeks of new parent leave and up to 20 days of bereavement leave); 80 hours of Paid Sick and Safe Time, 25 days of vacation time and 5 personal days, pro-rated based on date of hire; 10 annual paid U.S. observed holidays; 401k with a best-in-class company match; deferred compensation for eligible roles; fitness reimbursement or on-site fitness facilities; eligibility for tuition reimbursement; and many more.
• Mastercard benefits for interns generally include: 56 hours of Paid Sick and Safe Time; jury duty leave; and on-site fitness facilities in some locations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees