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Our impact is rooted in improving the communities where our employees, customers, and audiences live and work. We have a rich tradition of giving back and ensuring our employees have the opportunity to serve their communities. We champion an inclusive culture and strive to attract and develop a talented workforce to create and deliver a wide range of content reflecting our world.

Comcast NBCUniversal has announced its intent to create a new publicly traded company ('Versant') comprised of most of NBCUniversal's cable television networks, including USA Network, CNBC, MSNBC, Oxygen, E!, SYFY and Golf Channel along with complementary digital assets Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, GolfNow, GolfPass, and SportsEngine. The well-capitalized company will have significant scale as a pure-play set of assets anchored by leading news, sports and entertainment content. The spin-off is expected to be completed during 2025.

Versant’s Global Security team manages the company’s operational risks and advises the business on other commercial, strategic or reputational challenges, with functions covering audits & investigations, business resilience (incident & crisis management, business continuity), digital risk, event security, global operations & insights, health, safety & wellness, newsroom safety, executive protection and workplace security. The department covers a diverse technical portfolio leveraged to ensure risks are reasonably managed, security threats addressed, and disruptions limited in support of Versant’ strategic goals.

The ability to remain resilient in the face of disruption - from physical events, to major system outages and a multitude of other incidents - is one of the most critical challenges facing businesses today. For a dynamic company such as Versant, operating across a quickly changing global landscape and facing unique risks, ensuring business resilience is critical to enabling our core business objectives.

The Director, Security Operations role requires an experienced practitioner well-versed in risk, resilience and effective controls. Based out of our global headquarters in New York City this is an in-person position. Reporting to the global chief security officer a successful candidate is expected to travel up to 10-15% of the year within the majority of the travel taking place domestically.

+ Leading the development and implementation of comprehensive physical security strategies and policies.

+ Developing and leading company-wide security initiatives.

+ Educating senior leadership, managers, and employees regarding proper security protocols.

+ Conducting internal risk assessments and security audits and recommending enhancements to improve security.

+ Conducting regular emergency response drills and training.

+ Coordinating security efforts during high-profile Company events.

+ Investigating and taking appropriate actions with respect to online threats against Company personnel.

+ Conducting Crisis Management Training.

+ Preparing regular reports for executive management on security status and incident response.

+ Liaising with corporate security teams provided by Landlord at Company leased properties.

+ Overseeing contract security personnel and working with outside security consultants.

+ Keeping abreast of the latest security trends and technologies, implementing innovative solutions as appropriate.

+ Collaborating with internal teams to ensure consistent security practices and measured response.

+ 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.

+ Ability to align with HR 218 (the Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act)

+ A strong network across security personnel at peer institutions

+ A strong law enforcement network, especially in New York City.

Additional Requirements:

+  Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week.

This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks. Learn more about the benefits offered by NBCUniversal by visiting the Benefits page (https://www.nbcunicareers.com/benefits) of the Careers website. Salary range: $170,000 - $200,000 (bonus and long-term incentive eligible)

We are accepting applications for this position on an ongoing basis.

As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. NBCUniversal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to [email protected].

Although you'll be hired as an NBCU employee, your employment and the responsibilities associated with this job likely will transition to Versant in the future. By joining at this pivotal time, you'll be a part of this exciting company as it takes shape.