Manager, Technical & Physical Security

Who We Are

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Behind WBD’s vast portfolio of iconic content and beloved brands, are the bringing our characters to life, the bringing them to your living rooms and the creating what’s next

From brilliant creatives, to technology trailblazers, across the globe, WBD offers career defining opportunities, thoughtfully curated benefits, and the tools to explore and grow into your best selves.

Here you are supported, here you are celebrated, here you can thrive.

Your New Role

The Manager of Technical & Physical Security (T&PS) for the Western Region will work collaboratively with Warner Bros Discovery (WBD) Workplace Tech, other T&PS regional members, and WBD Global Security operational leadership to manage and recommend improvements in the development and implementation of electronic security systems.

The Manager of T&PS will gather operational requirements and feedback from WBD Western Region stakeholders, and work with the WBDGS Western Region VP and WBD Workplace Tech to align strategy with the execution of projects across the WBD enterprise.

The aim is to recommend cost-effective and innovative technical solutions. The Manager of T&PS will also recommend and oversee the implementation of T&PS Electronic Security Systems standards, and act as the WBD Western Region project manager.

Your Role Accountabilities

• Responsible for managing Electronic Security Systems (ESS) projects in the Western Region of WBDGS. The region includes Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco, Carlsbad, Seattle Metro Areas, and other locations as requested.
• Responsible for recommending processes and procedures related to security call centers, operations centers, domains, asset classification systems, electronic security system acquisition, development, maintenance, program models, and reporting tools.

The Manager of T&PS collaborates with the Vice President of the Western Region, regional T&PS representatives, WBD Western Region stakeholders, and WBD Workplace Tech.

Monitors WBDGS physical security policies, programs, or procedures to ensure compliance with internal WBDGS physical security policies, licensing requirements, or applicable corporate security requirements, policies, and directives.

Conduct physical security assessments of properties to ensure compliance with WBDGS physical security policies and regulations.

The Manager of T&PS also collects and analyzes physical security data to determine physical security needs, physical security program goals, or program accomplishments.

Under the supervision and directive of the WBDGS Western Region Vice President, the Manager of T&PS manages personnel (proprietary and non-proprietary) responsible for maintenance and repair of electronic security systems.

They develop processes and procedures to minimize risks and perform hands-on electronic security systems deployment and / or repair work where required.

Utilizing standards and best practices, the Manager of T&PS is responsible for providing design and implementation input for electronic security systems throughout WBD Western Region and other locations as requested / required.

They act as a liaison to field operations and WBD Global Real Estate in the areas of design and implementation of electronic security systems.

• Responsible for reviewing billing invoices for accuracy for electronic security systems and fire life safety activities / repairs within the WBD Western Region area of responsibility and submitting for processing to appropriate parties, as well as the development of an efficient and safe operation of the organization's physical security operations.
• Coordinates and records all electronic security system maintenance, including preventive and corrective measures. Maintain records and perform inspections as required by law and assist with confidential information related to investigations in conjunction with the People and Culture or Labor Relations Departments.
• Manages the maintenance of the emergency duress systems (Panic alarm system and Riot switch program) and establishes liaison and fosters relationships with external building Security Management within the WBD Western Region for technical issues and project coordination.
• Manages Regional Security Operations Center personnel and assists the Sr. Director of Global Security Intelligence and Investigations in the supervision of the Western-based Security Intelligence and Investigation Specialists.

They also manage WBDGS internal electronic peripherals and equipment and perform other duties as assigned.

Physical , Intellectual, Environmental

• On the job, the employee must :
• Communicate verbally;
• Perform calculations
• Be exposed to excessive noise;
• Be around moving machinery;
• Be exposed to marked changes in temperature and / or humidity
• Be exposed to dust, fumes, gases, radiation, microwave (circle)
• Bend, Sit, Read / comprehend, Squat, Stand, Write, Crawl, Walk, Climb, Push / Pull, Kneel

Other :

• Drives motorized equipment
• Handle objects (manual dexterity)
• Works in confined quarters
• Reach above shoulder level
• Use fine finger movements
• Must carry / lift loads of : At least 50 lbs

Qualifications & Experience...

• 5+ years of experience in multi-disciplinary electronic security systems project management, design, integration, and maintenance.
• Understanding of IT networking, computer virtualization, cloud services, API / SDK Connectivity, and databases.
• Understanding of current / legacy communications protocols utilized with security systems.
• Ability to troubleshoot security systems.
• Understanding of the role of analytics as applied to physical security systems.
• Experience with command-and-control systems such as Physical Security Information Management (PSIM).
• Knowledge in Software CCURE 9000.
• Knowledge in Genetec Security Center.
• Knowledge in CNL IP Security Center.

5+ years of progressive managerial experience of personnel to include third party contractors.

• Strong working knowledge of integrated electronic security systems technology and operations is required.
• Working knowledge of the facility construction (e.g., location of all fire suppression equipment, stairways, elevator, HVAC, and mechanical systems operation) or ability to learn.
• Knowledge of International Building Code and National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code NFPA 72.
• 5+ years of systems security support in the public and / or private sector.
• Ability to read and interpret design package drawings and details for accuracy and functionality.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor’s Degree or 5+ years of working experience in a Technical Field preferably IT or Computer Science Related.

i.e., not required)

Certified Protection Professional CPP (ASIS certification)

Certified Information Systems Security Professional CISSP International Information Systems Security Certification Consortium.

Physical Security Professional PSP Preferred (ASIS certification)

Program Management Professional PMP or PGMP Project Management Institute (PMI)

Master’s Degree in Computer Science or Cybersecurity.

How We Get Things Done

This last bit is probably the most important! Here at WBD, our guiding principles are the core values by which we operate and are central to how we get things done.

You can find them at along with some insights from the team on what they mean and how they show up in their day to day. We hope they resonate with you and look forward to discussing them during your interview.

Championing Inclusion at WBD

Warner Bros. Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects the diversity of our society and the world around us.

Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, mental or physical disability, and genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status or any other category protected by law.