Global Security Manager — Field Ops & Risk

Cadence; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 91,000 - 169,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

401(k) plan with employer match

Employee stock purchase plan

Medical, dental and vision plan

Job summary

Cadence in San Jose, CA seeks a Security Manager to lead field security operations at headquarters, driving risk management, incident response, and protective programs to safeguard people, facilities, and IP in designated markets.

You will oversee guard force performance, vendor relations, security training, and align with global policies; partner with GSOC and IT, Legal, HR to implement programs, track KPIs, and manage budgets.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of progressively responsible security experience in corporate security, law enforcement, military, or intelligence roles.
• Experience in security operations and vendor management.
• Relevant incident management, crisis leadership, and stakeholder-influencing skills.
• Robust written and verbal communication skills, with the maturity to engage internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Operational Excellence & Incident Response
• Oversee daily operational performance of guard force and reception vendor performance
• Ensure training compliance and documentation integrity
• Align operations with global security policies
• Coordinate with Global Security Operations Center (GSOC) for real-time monitoring and escalation
• Conduct Physical Security Site Assessments for all facilities
• Support on-site events with recommended security practices
• Vendor Governance & Accountability
• Support Regional Director in vendor management
• Conduct vendor performance reviews
• Implement corrective actions for service gaps
• Ensure contractual compliance
• Program Development & Execution
• Design and implement field security programs
• Lead SOP and training rollouts
• Track KPIs and deliverables
• Work with Global Security Intelligence on opportunities
• Budget & Financial Management
• Support budget planning and forecasting in designated markets
• Monitor expenditures and vendor invoices
• Track procurement and provide financial insights
• Cross-Functional Engagement
• Work with global teams for standardization and localization
• Partner with IT, Legal, HR, Facility and other stakeholders

Skills

6+ years of security experience

Security operations

Vendor management

Crisis leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Written and verbal communication

Job description

Cadence in San Jose, CA seeks a Security Manager to lead field security operations at headquarters, driving risk management, incident response, and protective programs to safeguard people, facilities, and IP in designated markets.

You will oversee guard force performance, vendor relations, security training, and align with global policies; partner with GSOC and IT, Legal, HR to implement programs, track KPIs, and manage budgets.