Manager, Physical Security

Our Purpose
Mastercard powers economies and empowers people in 200+ countries and territories worldwide. Together with our customers, we're helping build a sustainable economy where everyone can prosper. We support a wide range of digital payments choices, making transactions secure, simple, smart and accessible. Our technology and innovation, partnerships and networks combine to deliver a unique set of products and services that help people, businesses and governments realize their greatest potential.
Title and Summary
Manager, Physical Security
Overview
We are seeking a highly capable and experienced Lead to support our Director of Executive Protection and Event Security Services within the Global Security Program. This role is critical to the operational success of our protective services and event security initiatives across the enterprise.
The ideal candidate will bring hands-on experience from either the private or public sector, with a strong background in executive protection, event security logistics, and threat mitigation.
As a key contributor to the global security strategy, you will help ensure the safety of our executives and the integrity of our corporate events through proactive planning, coordination, and execution.
Key Responsibilities
Support the Director in implementing and managing executive protection programs, including travel security, residential security, and venue assessments.
Lead operational planning and execution for corporate events, including risk assessments, security staffing, access control, and emergency response coordination.
Liaise with internal stakeholders, external vendors, and law enforcement agencies to ensure seamless protective operations.
Conduct threat assessments and develop mitigation strategies for executive movements and high-profile events.
Maintain and update security protocols, SOPs, and training materials to reflect evolving risks and best practices.
Provide real-time support and coordination during executive travel and events, including incident response and escalation.
Assist in preparing briefings, reports, and recommendations for senior leadership and security management.
Responsible for safeguarding highly sensitive and confidential information
Possess basic emergency medical training (CPR, AED, wound management)
Remain available to travel on short notice to ensure constant security coverage
Provide effective levels of security while operating in both overt and covert modes
Willingness to travel and respond to operational needs on short notice.
Provide direct close physical protection for Executives in both one-on-one and multi-team member deployments
Expected travel +50% of role.
Qualifications
7-10 years of experience in executive protection, event security, or related fields within the private or public sector.
Proven ability to lead protective operations and event security planning in dynamic environments.
Strong understanding of threat assessment, emergency response, and protective intelligence.
Excellent communication and coordination skills, with the ability to work across teams and time zones.
Relevant certifications (e.g., CPP, PSP, EMT, or equivalent) preferred.
Experience working with law enforcement, military, or intelligence agencies is a requirement.
Mastercard is a merit-based, inclusive, equal opportunity employer that considers applicants without regard to gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, disabled or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We hire the most qualified candidate for the role. In the US or Canada, if you require accommodations or assistance to complete the online application process or during the recruitment process, please contact [email protected] and identify the type of accommodation or assistance you are requesting. Do not include any medical or health information in this email. The Reasonable Accommodations team will respond to your email promptly.
Corporate Security Responsibility
All activities involving access to Mastercard assets, information, and networks comes with an inherent risk to the organization and, therefore, it is expected that every person working for, or on behalf of, Mastercard is responsible for information security and must:

• Abide by Mastercard's security policies and practices;
• Ensure the confidentiality and integrity of the information being accessed;
• Report any suspected information security violation or breach, and
• Complete all periodic mandatory security trainings in accordance with Mastercard's guidelines.

In line with Mastercard's total compensation philosophy and assuming that the job will be performed in the US, the successful candidate will be offered a competitive base salary and may be eligible for an annual bonus or commissions depending on the role. The base salary offered may vary depending on multiple factors, including but not limited to location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Mastercard benefits for full time (and certain part time) employees generally include: insurance (including medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, disability, life insurance); flexible spending account and health savings account; paid leaves (including 16 weeks of new parent leave and up to 20 days of bereavement leave); 80 hours of Paid Sick and Safe Time, 25 days of vacation time and 5 personal days, pro-rated based on date of hire; 10 annual paid U.S. observed holidays; 401k with a best-in-class company match; deferred compensation for eligible roles; fitness reimbursement or on-site fitness facilities; eligibility for tuition reimbursement; and many more. Mastercard benefits for interns generally include: 56 hours of Paid Sick and Safe Time; jury duty leave; and on-site fitness facilities in some locations.
Pay Ranges
Purchase, New York: $130,000 - $214,000 USD