Director, Corporate Security
Zoox · On-site
MeritLog read this listing from Zoox's Lever job board and last checked it on September 12, 2026.
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Job details
- Work model
- On-site
- Salary
- $198,000 - $282,000
- Location
- Foster City, CA
Hiring context
How this role compares at Zoox
Zoox has 245 live roles in MeritLog’s catalog across 9 job families, and 67 of them are in data & analytics. 239 of those listings publish a pay range, a disclosure rate of 98%.
This role's posted range of $198,000 - $282,000 sits above 62% of the 223 other Zoox roles quoted over the same currency and period.
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What the role asks for
What you'd do
- Lead the physical security team across all Zoox locations
- Oversee 24/7 security operations, including access control, GSOC, incident response, and emergency management across all sites.
- Develop, implement, train, and enforce company security policies and procedures.
- Perform incident investigations and risk assessment activities.
- Partner with internal stakeholders to ensure they are meeting company standards.
- Management of outsourced security suppliers to ensure their performance is meeting contractual requirements..
- Drive modernization of security infrastructure, integrating smart surveillance, AI-driven analytics, and automation to enhance efficiency and threat detection.
- Partner with Facilities, HR, EHS, Legal, IT, and ProdSec to align security programs and insider threat protection with business operations.
What they're asking for
- 15+ years of progressive experience in corporate security with at least 5 years in a leadership role, ideally at companies with dispersed physical operations.ExperiencePreferred
- Proven ability to lead and mentor diverse teams, including contractors and third-party service providers.Skill
- Deep knowledge of physical security technologies, operations centers, and systems integration.Skill
- Exceptional judgment, communication, and crisis leadership under pressure.Skill
- Experience with emergency communications and escalation processesSkill
- Demonstrated experience in managing insider threat programs and executing executive protection initiatives to enhance organizational security.Skill
- Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills, and a positive attitude.Skill
- Curious and ability to learn new technology and businesses.Skill
- Proficient in utilizing data to guide decision-making while demonstrating strong written and oral communication skills.Skill
- Professional Security Industry Certifications such as APP, CPP, CFI, CFE, or PSP.CredentialPreferred
- Experience with fast-moving and growing technology or automotive business.SkillPreferred
Parsed by MeritLog from the employer’s own posting. The full description follows below.
Job description
The Director, Corporate Security is a leadership role responsible for the development and implementation of physical security programs to help the company keep all Zoox personnel and property safe and secure. This leader will serve as the primary point of contact for all physical security programs for the company, including physical security operations, risk management, incident response, insider threat coordination, investigations, workplace violence prevention, event security, executive protection, and fleet security. In this role, you will: • Lead the physical security team across all Zoox locations • Oversee 24/7 security operations, including access control, GSOC, incident response, and emergency management across all sites. • Develop, implement, train, and enforce company security policies and procedures. • Perform incident investigations and risk assessment activities. • Partner with internal stakeholders to ensure they are meeting company standards. • Management of outsourced security suppliers to ensure their performance is meeting contractual requirements.. • Drive modernization of security infrastructure, integrating smart surveillance, AI-driven analytics, and automation to enhance efficiency and threat detection. • Partner with Facilities, HR, EHS, Legal, IT, and ProdSec to align security programs and insider threat protection with business operations. Qualifications • 15+ years of progressive experience in corporate security with at least 5 years in a leadership role, ideally at companies with dispersed physical operations. • Proven ability to lead and mentor diverse teams, including contractors and third-party service providers. • Deep knowledge of physical security technologies, operations centers, and systems integration. • Exceptional judgment, communication, and crisis leadership under pressure. • Experience with emergency communications and escalation processes • Demonstrated experience in managing insider threat programs and executing executive protection initiatives to enhance organizational security. • Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills, and a positive attitude. • Curious and ability to learn new technology and businesses. • Proficient in utilizing data to guide decision-making while demonstrating strong written and oral communication skills. Bonus Qualifications • Professional Security Industry Certifications such as APP, CPP, CFI, CFE, or PSP. • Experience with fast-moving and growing technology or automotive business. About Zoox Zoox is developing the first ground-up, fully autonomous vehicle fleet and the supporting ecosystem required to bring this technology to market. Sitting at the intersection of robotics, machine learning, and design, Zoox aims to provide the next generation of mobility-as-a-service in urban environments. We’re looking for top talent that shares our passion and wants to be part of a fast-moving and highly execution-oriented team. Follow us on LinkedIn Accommodations If you need an accommodation to participate in the application or interview process please reach out to accommodations@zoox.com or your assigned recruiter. A Final Note: You do not need to match every listed expectation to apply for this position. Here at Zoox, we know that diverse perspectives foster the innovation we need to be successful, and we are committed to building a team that encompasses a variety of backgrounds, experiences, and skills.
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