Security Program Specialist, Operations

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Palo Alto, CA - USA

profile Yearly Salary: $ 85000 - 126000
Posted on: 07-11-2025
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Snap Inc is a technology company. We believe the camera presents the greatest opportunity to improve the way people live and communicate. Snap contributes to human progress by empowering people to express themselves live in the moment learn about the world and have fun together. The Companys three core products are Snapchat a visual messaging app that enhances your relationships with friends family and the world; Lens Studio an augmented reality platform that powers AR across Snapchat and other services; and its AR glasses Spectacles.

Were looking for a Security Specialist to join our Global Security team in Palo Alto!

What youll do:

  • Reporting to the Americas Regional Security Manager you will use sound judgment and decision-making to support all aspects of all Global Security related functions in the assigned location serving as the primary point of contact for all security related matters.

  • Collaborate with Global Security and cross functional team members to promote a safe and secure workplace to include event security support.

  • Serve as the escalation contact for site specific incidents emergencies and alarms exercising appropriate judgment in triaging incidents and coordinating with the Global Security Operations Center.

  • Assist in the execution of security vendor contracts including onsite guarding services technology and systems support and special event security to include QBR participation.

  • Conduct security and safety training in alignment with the Snap Security Awareness Training & Education team.

  • Deepen your understanding of the management of multi-site security operations to include security technology systems.

  • Assist in the execution of physical security plans security operation procedures and emergency protocols for any new projects and align with trusted vendors and relevant partners to ensure that these plans are reasonable implementable balanced and dynamic in both their design and execution.

  • Prepare timely well written reports and metrics.

  • Conduct routine post inspections throughout assigned shifts.

Knowledge Skills & Abilities:

  • Excellent interpersonal skills including verbal and written communication.

  • Excellent leadership skills including ability to motivate teams to perform at high levels and ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders to achieve common goals.

  • Knowledge and familiarity with computers and security equipment including camera monitoring access control and intrusion detection systems.

  • Flexibility to work non-traditional schedules including holidays nights and weekends to adapt to our 24/7 operation to include working a rotating schedule to support Snap operations.

  • High resiliency with the ability to work well independently as well as in a team environment.

  • Moderate experience with computer based technologies.


Minimum Qualifications:


  • High school degree or GED or equivalent years of experience.

  • 2-3 years experience in the military law enforcement or a public/private sector security organization.

  • Ability to lift up to 20.5 lbs. to support site security operations as required.

  • Ability to stay on your feet for extended periods to time for Incident Management or support to security operations.

  • Current CPR and Basic Life Support First Aid certification.

  • Local security certifications required (ex. BSIS APP).


Preferred Qualifications:


  • Experience working in the security medical emergency services law enforcement military or customer service industry is helpful.

  • Basic Vendor management experience (security integrators and guard force providers).

  • Program experience Lenel Genetec Google Suite Jira Milestone Everbridge and VMS Systems.

If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation please dont be shy and provide us some information.

Default Together Policy at Snap: At Snap Inc. we believe that being together in person helps us build our culture faster reinforce our values and serve our community customers and partners better through dynamic collaboration. To reflect this we practice a default together approach and expect our team members to work in an office 4 days per week.

At Snap we believe that having a team of diverse backgrounds and voices working together will enable us to create innovative products that improve the way people live and communicate. Snap is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and committed to providing employment opportunities regardless of race religious creed color national origin ancestry physical disability mental disability medical condition genetic information marital status sex gender gender identity gender expression pregnancy childbirth and breastfeeding age sexual orientation military or veteran status or any other protected classification in accordance with applicable federal state and local laws. EOE including disability/vets.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable law (by example the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring where applicable).

Our Benefits: Snap Inc. is its own community so weve got your back! We do our best to make sure you and your loved ones have everything you need to be happy and healthy on your own terms. Our benefits are built around your needs and include paid parental leave comprehensive medical coverage emotional and mental health support programs and compensation packages that let you share in Snaps long-term success!

Compensation

In the United States work locations are assigned a pay zone which determines the salary range for the position. The successful candidates starting pay will be determined based on job-related skills experience qualifications work location and market conditions. The starting pay may be negotiable within the salary range for the position. These pay zones may be modified in the future.

Zone A (CA WA NYC):

The base salary range for this position is $89000-$133000 annually.


Zone B:

The base salary range for this position is $85000-$126000 annually.

Zone C:

The base salary range for this position is $76000-$113000 annually.

This position is eligible for equity in the form of RSUs.


Required Experience:

IC

Snap Inc is a technology company. We believe the camera presents the greatest opportunity to improve the way people live and communicate. Snap contributes to human progress by empowering people to express themselves live in the moment learn about the world and have fun together. The Companys three c...
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