Security Operations Manager - East Coast

Security Operations Manager East Coast

The Walt Disney Global Security Operations team delivers a proactive, intelligence-driven approach to protecting life, property, and brand integrity across The Walt Disney Company (TWDC) and its owned business segments—including ABC Network News and ABC Owned Television Stations. This high-impact group operates at the intersection of physical security, government affairs, and media operations, ensuring the safety of people and continuity of business in some of the most visible and dynamic environments in the world. Apply Today and Be A Part Of The Story!

A day in the life of a Security Operations Manager…

• Strategic Security Leadership: Oversee security operations at the ABC News Bureau in Washington, DC, and WPVI Philadelphia, ensuring a proactive, intelligence-informed approach to physical security, newsroom safety, and vendor oversight.
• Event Security & Crisis Preparedness: Design and implement comprehensive security plans for both remote and on-site events across TWDC business segments, balancing risk mitigation with operational continuity and brand integrity.
• Talent & Executive Protection: Establish and maintain protocols for high-visibility talent and executive protection, serving as the primary liaison with federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies.
• Government Affairs Integration: Act as a key partner to the Disney Office of Government Affairs, supporting DC-based initiatives and engagements with congressional, White House, and regulatory stakeholders across all lines of business.
• Cross-Brand Collaboration: Partner with National Geographic and other TWDC entities to align security frameworks, emergency response protocols, and support mechanisms in the DC region.
• Fiscal Stewardship: Drive cost-effective security solutions through data-driven decision-making, vendor performance management, and continuous improvement—ensuring high-impact protection with optimized resource use.

Here’s what you will need to have to be successful in the role:

• +10 years of Federal, state or local law enforcement experience and / or comparable private sector security and / or US military security operations experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Education is important to us, here is what we are looking for…

• High School Diploma

It’s a plus if you have these skills…

• Bachelor’s degree
• Exposure to media and entertainment security / public relations preferred
• CPR/AED certifications

Benefits and Perks: Disney offers a rewards package to help you live your best life. This includes health and savings benefits, educational opportunities, and special extras that only Disney can provide. Learn more about our benefits and perks at https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.
 

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The hiring range for this position in Washington D.C. is $78,200.00 to $104,800.00 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.