AMC Networks

Director - Security Operations

AMC Networks$140K — $175K *
Media
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
  • 10+ years of corporate security or law enforcement leadership experience.
  • Deep understanding of security best practices and crisis management protocols.
  • Familiarity with physical security technology and its operational role.
  • Strong communication skills for liaising with law enforcement.
  • Detail-oriented with capacity to handle sensitive information discreetly.
  • Excellent decision-making under pressure.

Responsibilities

  • Lead development of physical security strategies and policies.
  • Create and implement company-wide security initiatives.
  • Educate management and staff on security protocols.
  • Conduct risk assessments and security audits.
  • Organize emergency response drills and training sessions.
  • Coordinate security for high-profile company events.
  • Investigate online threats against personnel.

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Coverage.
  • 401k Plan with matching contributions.
  • Wellness Program to support employee health.
  • Tuition Reimbursement for further education.
  • Paid Time Off including parental leave and adoption services.
  • Flexibility to work from home one day per week.
Full Job Description
Job Description

We are currently seeking a Director - Security Operations based onsite in our New York, New York headquarters.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Responsible for Security across the AMC Global Media portfolio
  • Lead the development and implementation of comprehensive companywide physical security strategies and policies
  • Educating senior leadership, managers, and employees regarding proper security protocols including conducting regular emergency response drills and training
  • Conduct internal risk assessments and security audits and recommending enhancements to improve security including implementing and managing security tools and solutions.
  • Coordinate all physical security efforts, from day-to-day building operations to major company events, scaling support and level of security as needed
  • Identify and manage undetected threats, vulnerabilities, and security gaps, including supporting and managing vulnerability testing and assessments
  • Investigate and take appropriate actions with respect to online threats against Company personnel
  • Conducting Crisis Management Training
  • Prepare regular reports for executive management on security status and incident response
  • Manage, coordinate, maintain, and update essential security documentation, including Security manuals, Emergency Response Plans, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Incident reports and vendor lists.
  • Manage, monitor, assess, and handle security-related service tickets, compliance tasks, while supporting fire/life safety coordination and management.
  • Manage contract guard services including selection, placement, training, and retention strategies, and assist with or conduct training as needed
  • Work with outside security consultants including liaising with corporate security teams provided by Landlord at Company leased properties
  • Keeping abreast of the latest security trends and technologies, implementing innovative solutions as appropriate


QUALIFICATIONS
  • Proven track record of 10+ years, combining corporate security expertise and/or law enforcement leadership experience
  • Deep knowledge of standard security best practices and crisis management protocols, with strong understanding of physical security technology and its role in supporting operations
  • Ability to liaise with U.S. law enforcement and intelligence personnel
  • Professional demeanor, organized, and detail oriented
  • Ability to handle sensitive information with appropriate discretion
  • Excellent decision-making skills and the ability to respond effectively to high-pressure situations
  • Familiarity with building management procedures and building codes
  • Experience in the entertainment or hospitality industry a plus
  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university preferred


The base compensation range for this position is $140,000 to $175,000 commensurate with experience. AMC Networks additionally offers a comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug Coverage, 401k Plan, Wellness Program, Life Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement, Paid Time Off, Paid Parental Leave and Adoption Services, among other benefit plan options, subject to eligibility requirements. AMC Networks values the benefits achieved through in-office collaboration, but we provide our employees with the flexibility to work from home one day per week.

About AMC Networks

AMC Networks Inc. is an American entertainment company headquartered in 11 Penn Plaza, New York, that owns and operates the cable channels AMC (its eponymous brand), IFC, We TV, and SundanceTV; the art house movie theater IFC Center in New York City; the independent film company IFC Films; and premium streaming services Sundance Now and Shudder. The company was originally launched in 1980 and formerly known as Rainbow Media Holdings LLC.
Learn more about AMC Networks
Size
1,739 employees
Market Cap
$672.2 million
Industry
Net Income
$239.9 million
Founded
2003
5 Year Trend
+2.2%
Revenue
$2.8 billion
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