■Company description
Sandisk understands how people and businesses consume data and we relentlessly innovate to deliver solutions that enable today’s needs and tomorrow’s next big ideas. With a rich history of groundbreaking innovations in Flash and advanced memory technologies, our solutions have become the beating heart of the digital world we’re living in and that we have the power to shape.
Sandisk meets people and businesses at the intersection of their aspirations and the moment, enabling them to keep moving and pushing possibility forward. We do this through the balance of our powerhouse manufacturing capabilities and our industry-leading portfolio of products that are recognized globally for innovation, performance and quality.
Sandisk has two facilities recognized by the World Economic Forum as part of the Global Lighthouse Network for advanced 4IR innovations. These facilities were also recognized as Sustainability Lighthouses for breakthroughs in efficient operations. With our global reach, we ensure the global supply chain has access to the Flash memory it needs to keep our world moving forward.
■Job description
The Japan Country Security Manager is a key member of the Global Security organization and serves as the primary security leader for all business operations within Japan. This role is responsible for developing, implementing, and managing comprehensive security programs that protect employees, facilities, operations, intellectual property, and corporate reputation.
The successful candidate will partner closely with local business leaders, Real Estate & Facilities, Human Resources, Legal, Information Security, and global security teams to deliver strategic and operational security programs that enable business objectives while mitigating risk. The role requires a strong understanding of Japan's security environment, regulatory landscape, and cultural dynamics, combined with the ability to operate effectively within a global organization.
【Key Responsibilities】
■Security Program Leadership
・Lead all aspects of the company’s physical security program across Japan, and collaboratively across the region
・Develop and implement country-specific security strategies aligned with global security policies, standards, and objectives.
・Ensure consistent execution of security programs, procedures, and technologies across all Japan facilities.
・Serve as the primary security advisor to local leadership and business stakeholders.
・Maintain awareness of emerging threats and provide timely risk assessments and recommendations to leadership.
■Risk Management & Security Assessments
・Conduct regular security risk assessments, vulnerability assessments, and site surveys.
・Identify security gaps and oversee remediation efforts through cross-functional partnerships.
・Monitor geopolitical, criminal, natural disaster, and social risks that may impact employees, facilities, or operations.
・Develop mitigation strategies to reduce operational and security-related risk exposure.
・Support annual regional and global security risk assessments.
■Security Operations & Technology
・Manage daily physical security operations, including access control, CCTV, intrusion detection, visitor management.
・Support security technology deployments, upgrades, maintenance, and lifecycle management.
・Partner with facilities and technology teams to ensure systems operate effectively and comply with corporate standards.
・Manage security vendors to ensure service quality and performance expectations are met.
・Support the evaluation and implementation of innovative security technologies and automation opportunities.
■Crisis Management & Business Resilience
・Lead security incident response and crisis management activities within Japan and across the region as required
・Develop, maintain, and exercise emergency response, business continuity, and crisis management plans.
・Coordinate with regional and global teams during significant incidents impacting personnel or operations.
・Provide situation awareness reporting and executive-level updates during crises and disruptive events.
■Investigations & Incident Management
・Manage and conduct investigations involving theft, security breaches, and other security related incidents.
・Partner with Legal, HR, Employee Relations, Ethics & Compliance, and external authorities as required in support of investigations
・Ensure investigations are conducted professionally, objectively, and in accordance with local laws and company policy.
・Analyze incident trends and develop mitigation strategies to reduce future occurrences.
・Prepare investigative reports and executive summaries for leadership review.
■Executive Protection & Travel Risk Management
・Support executive travel, corporate events, and high-profile visitor programs within Japan.
・Provide expert input for travel risk assessments and provide security advice to employees traveling to, from, or within the region.
・Coordinate executive protection support when required.
・Support security planning for corporate events, employee gatherings, and leadership engagements.
・Assist employees during travel-related emergencies and crisis situations.
■Stakeholder Engagement & Security Awareness
・Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders, business leaders, and global security partners.
・Establish and maintain productive relationships with law enforcement, government agencies, industry peers, and external security organizations.
・Develop and deliver security awareness training programs.
・Promote a culture of safety, security, and preparedness throughout the organization.
・Provide regular security metrics, dashboards, and reports to leadership.
