Security Manager

Job ID 10113249 Location Seoul, South Korea Business The Walt Disney Company (Corporate) Date posted Feb. 09, 2025

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Job Summary:

Wherever you are in the amazing world of Disney, you are contributing to the stories of our iconic brands, recognised by audiences everywhere for entertainment, information and inspiration. Innovation, imagination and inclusion are at the core of Disney, defining the experience that we deliver as well as providing the foundation of our success. The scope of our business, combined with global growth and collaboration result in an inclusive employee experience characterised by continuous learning, development and achievement.

Reporting to the Senior Security Manager of APAC Security - Japan, the South Korea Regional Security Manager (SM) oversees all security operations across South Korea, including security for events, studio and TV productions, asset and content protection, investigative support, travel, security technology, and incident monitoring. This role requires strategic, analytical expertise in risk assessment, security planning, and emergency response.

The SM collaborates closely with Disney's Global Security teams, APAC business units, third-party security providers, and law enforcement, managing security risks and responding to incidents to ensure safety and compliance. Regular travel within the region is required.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Identify and mitigate security risks, implementing programs to protect employees, assets, and business operations from threats including theft, vandalism, and emergencies.
Establish and enforce security policies, procedures, and standards to safeguard intellectual property, facilities, and operations.
Monitor threat levels and advise on security adjustments as needed.
Manage the site Business Assurance (BA) program, addressing control weaknesses through remediation measures.
Support regional security systems projects in partnership with the Technical Security SSM.
Develop and execute customized incident management (IM) and emergency response (EM) plans for each site.
Facilitate regular training and preparedness exercises with APAC Risk and Crisis Response teams.
Oversee the Disney Alerts system to enhance employee awareness and accountability.
Track and analyze trends in asset loss, leading efforts to prevent future incidents.
Build and maintain a network of resources for regional risk assessment, investigations, intelligence gathering, and security system enhancements.
Coordinate and conduct security investigations across S Korea, updating management on any security concerns.
Cultivate relationships with internal stakeholders, including country heads, site leaders, and business representatives.
Foster professional relationships with local law enforcement, government, and private sector counterparts to support regional security goals.
Provide monthly security reports and incident summaries and contribute to the annual security budget.
Ensure vendor performance meets contractual standards, recommending improvements as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bilingual proficiency in English and local language, with strong written and verbal communication skills.
Extensive experience in physical and information security, content security, event risk management, and crisis management.
Strong analytical skills in risk assessment and security planning, with proven success in implementing effective control measures.
Proven ability to thrive in a matrixed organization, managing multiple stakeholders and projects efficiently.
Strong project management skills, including vendor management and SLA/KPI performance tracking.
Experience in conducting investigations and tailoring security approaches for diverse client needs.
Flexible and adaptable, with a readiness for variable working hours and regional travel.
Demonstrated ability to foster cross-functional partnerships and navigate cultural diversity.
Familiarity with feature film and TV production, post-production workflows, and security requirements is a plus.

This role requires a leader adept at translating security goals into actionable plans, leveraging technology, and fostering a collaborative security culture across the region.

The Walt Disney Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to be a diverse workforce that is representative of our audiences, and where all can thrive and belong. We are committed to building a team that includes and respects a variety of voices, identities, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.

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About The Walt Disney Company (Corporate):

At Disney Corporate you can see how the businesses behind the Company’s powerful brands come together to create the most innovative, far-reaching and admired entertainment company in the world. As a member of a corporate team, you’ll work with world-class leaders driving the strategies that keep The Walt Disney Company at the leading edge of entertainment. See and be seen by other innovative thinkers as you enable the greatest storytellers in the world to create memories for millions of families around the globe.

About The Walt Disney Company:

The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney’s stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.

This position is with The Walt Disney Company (Korea), LLC, which is part of a business we call The Walt Disney Company (Corporate).

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