Director, Global Sec Design & Engineering

The Director, Global Security Design & Engineering (GSD&E) is a visionary leader responsible for shaping and executing the global strategy for physical security technology across The Walt Disney Company. The GSDE team is responsible for protecting personnel, hardware, software, networks, facilities and data from physical actions and events that could cause serious loss or damage to an enterprise, agency or institution. This role is pivotal in shaping how security technology safeguards our people, assets, and experiences across all regions and business segments. You will oversee a multidisciplinary team and drive innovation, standardization, and scalability in security design and engineering, ensuring alignment with Disney’s global priorities and operational excellence.

What You Will Do

• Set the Global Security Technology Strategy: Define and lead the enterprise-wide roadmap for physical security systems, ensuring alignment with Disney’s risk management framework and business objectives.
• Lead Enterprise-Wide Programs: Oversee the design, development, and deployment of scalable, unified security technology solutions that support global operations and enable data-driven decision-making.
• Influence Executive Stakeholders: Collaborate with senior leaders across business units and external partners to shape and implement forward-looking security strategies.
• Establish Governance and Compliance Standards: Develop global frameworks to ensure consistency, quality, and regulatory alignment across all security technology initiatives.
• Ensure Operational Excellence: Manage the full lifecycle of security technologies—from concept through deployment and transition to production—ensuring solutions are sustainable, supportable, and future-ready.
• Drive Innovation and Resilience: Integrate emerging technologies and threat intelligence to enhance operational resilience and maintain Disney’s leadership in security innovation.
• Foster Knowledge Sharing and Best Practices: Promote enterprise-wide adoption of security design principles and engineering standards through documentation, training, and collaboration.

Required Skills

• 10 + years as a proven strategic leader in global security technology or engineering roles
• Expertise in physical security systems architecture and lifecycle management
• Strong executive presence and ability to influence at all organizational levels
• Demonstrated success in leading large-scale, cross-functional programs
• Deep understanding of global security trends, technologies, and regulatory environments across various regions
• Exceptional communication, collaboration, and stakeholder engagement skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a global security leadership role within a large, complex organization
• Familiarity with enterprise risk management and operational resilience frameworks

Education: 

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, business, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Relevant professional and technical certifications (e.g., PSP, CPP, CISSP, PMP, Lenel OnGuard, Genetec Security Center, Axis, etc.)

Competency Areas:

• Strategic Leadership - Ability to develop and execute strategic security technology initiatives that align with company objectives.
• Team Management - Leading and managing a diverse team of technical professionals across multiple specialties.
• Communication and Collaboration - Excellent communication and collaboration skills to influence and collaborate with senior leaders and stakeholders.
• Problem Solving and Analytical Skills - Strong problem-solving and analytical skills to evaluate and improve service delivery and overall department productivity.
• Influencing Skills - Ability to influence senior leaders and stakeholders to enhance security protocols and tools.
• Knowledge of Security Trends - Staying informed about global security trends and technologies.
• Innovation and Continuous Improvement - Driving continuous improvement and staying at the forefront of security innovation.
• Cultural Awareness - Fostering a culture of security awareness and best practices across the organization.

The hiring range for this position in Glendale, CA is $184,300 to $247,100 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.