Manager, Physical Security

Job description

Sandisk understands how people and businesses consume data and we relentlessly innovate to deliver solutions that enable today’s needs and tomorrow’s next big ideas. With a rich history of groundbreaking innovations in Flash and advanced memory technologies, our solutions have become the beating heart of the digital world we’re living in and that we have the power to shape. Sandisk meets people and businesses at the intersection of their aspirations and the moment, enabling them to keep moving and pushing possibility forward. We do this through the balance of our powerhouse manufacturing capabilities and our industry-leading portfolio of products that are recognized globally for innovation, performance and quality. Sandisk has two facilities recognized by the World Economic Forum as part of the Global Lighthouse Network for advanced 4IR innovations. These facilities were also recognized as Sustainability Lighthouses for breakthroughs in efficient operations. With our global reach, we ensure the global supply chain has access to the Flash memory it needs to keep our world moving forward. The Japan Country Security Manager is a key member of the Global Security organization and serves as the primary security leader for all business operations within Japan. This role is responsible for developing, implementing, and managing comprehensive security programs that protect employees, facilities, operations, intellectual property, and corporate reputation. The successful candidate will partner closely with local business leaders, Real Estate & Facilities, Human Resources, Legal, Information Security, and global security teams to deliver strategic and operational security programs that enable business objectives while mitigating risk. The role requires a strong understanding of Japan's security environment, regulatory landscape, and cultural dynamics, combined with the ability to operate effectively within a global organization. Key Responsibilities Security Program Leadership Lead all aspects of the company’s physical security program across Japan, and collaboratively across the region Develop and implement country-specific security strategies aligned with global security policies, standards, and objectives. Ensure consistent execution of security programs, procedures, and technologies across all Japan facilities. Serve as the primary security advisor to local leadership and business stakeholders. Maintain awareness of emerging threats and provide timely risk assessments and recommendations to leadership. Risk Management & Security Assessments Conduct regular security risk assessments, vulnerability assessments, and site surveys. Identify security gaps and oversee remediation efforts through cross-functional partnerships. Monitor geopolitical, criminal, natural disaster, and social risks that may impact employees, facilities, or operations. Develop mitigation strategies to reduce operational and security-related risk exposure. Support annual regional and global security risk assessments. Security Operations & Technology Manage daily physical security operations, including access control, CCTV, intrusion detection, visitor management. Support security technology deployments, upgrades, maintenance, and lifecycle management. Partner with facilities and technology teams to ensure systems operate effectively and comply with corporate standards. Manage security vendors to ensure service quality and performance expectations are met. Support the evaluation and implementation of innovative security technologies and automation opportunities. Crisis Management & Business Resilience Lead security incident response and crisis management activities within Japan and across the region as required Develop, maintain, and exercise emergency response, business continuity, and crisis management plans. Coordinate with regional and global teams during significant incidents impacting personnel or operations. Provide situation awareness reporting and executive-level updates during crises and disruptive events. Investigations & Incident Management Manage and conduct investigations involving theft, security breaches, and other security related incidents. Partner with Legal, HR, Employee Relations, Ethics & Compliance, and external authorities as required in support of investigations Ensure investigations are conducted professionally, objectively, and in accordance with local laws and company policy. Analyze incident trends and develop mitigation strategies to reduce future occurrences. Prepare investigative reports and executive summaries for leadership review. Executive Protection & Travel Risk Management Support executive travel, corporate events, and high-profile visitor programs within Japan. Provide expert input for travel risk assessments and provide security advice to employees traveling to, from, or within the region. Coordinate executive protection support when required. Support security planning for corporate events, employee gatherings, and leadership engagements. Assist employees during travel-related emergencies and crisis situations. Stakeholder Engagement & Security Awareness Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders, business leaders, and global security partners. Establish and maintain productive relationships with law enforcement, government agencies, industry peers, and external security organizations. Develop and deliver security awareness training programs. Promote a culture of safety, security, and preparedness throughout the organization. Provide regular security metrics, dashboards, and reports to leadership. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in security management, Criminal Justice, Risk Management, Business Administration, or a related discipline, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Minimum 8–10 years of experience in corporate security, risk management, law enforcement, military, intelligence, or a related field. Minimum 3–5 years of leadership experience managing security programs, projects, vendors, or teams. Demonstrated experience with physical security systems including access control, video surveillance, and intrusion detection technologies. Strong understanding of security risk assessment methodologies and incident management practices. Experience conducting investigations and managing crisis response activities. Business-level fluency in Japanese and English, both written and verbal. Ability to travel domestically and internationally as required. Preferred Qualifications Corporate security experience within the technology, semiconductor, manufacturing, or multinational corporate environment. Experience supporting executive protection programs and travel security operations. Knowledge of business continuity, crisis management, and resilience programs. Professional certifications such as CPP, PSP, PCI, CSMP, ASIS certifications, or equivalent. Experience managing multi-site security programs across Japan or the broader APAC region. Familiarity with physical security platforms such as CCure, Milestone Experience developing KPIs, security metrics, and executive reporting dashboards. Sandisk is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and employees and will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on their race, color, ancestry, religion (including religious dress and grooming standards), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), gender (including a person’s gender identity, gender expression, and gender-related appearance and behavior, whether or not stereotypically associated with the person’s assigned sex at birth), age, national origin, sexual orientation, medical condition, marital status (including domestic partnership status), physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, protected medical and family care leave, Civil Air Patrol status, military and veteran status, or