Job Description

Overview

Ready to be pushed beyond what you think youre capable of?

At Coinbase, our mission is to increase economic freedom in the world. Its a massive, ambitious opportunity that demands the best of us, every day, as we build the emerging onchain platform and with it, the future global financial system.

To achieve our mission, were seeking a very specific candidate. We want someone who is passionate about our mission and who believes in the power of crypto and blockchain technology to update the financial system. We want someone who is eager to leave their mark on the world, who relishes the pressure and privilege of working with high caliber colleagues, and who actively seeks feedback to keep leveling up. We want someone who will run towards, not away from, solving the companys hardest problems.

Our work culture is intense and isnt for everyone. But if you want to build the future alongside others who excel in their disciplines and expect the same from you, theres no better place to be.

While many roles at Coinbase are remote-first, we are not remote-only. In-person participation is required throughout the year. Team and company-wide offsites are held multiple times annually to foster collaboration, connection, and alignment. Attendance is expected and fully supported.

Role scope

The Senior Director, Physical Security will lead the global physical security strategy for Coinbaseencompassing corporate offices, data centers and employee protection. As a strategic leader reporting into the Chief Security Officer (CSO), youll build and manage a physical security team, architect layered controls, and ensure continuity across our global footprint. Youll work closely with cross-functional teamsengineering, legal/regulatory, physical properties, and executive leadershipto deliver comprehensive, risk-based security programs.

Responsibilities

• Craft and execute a global physical security strategy aligned with enterprise risk and business priorities.
• Responsible for the physical security operations across the entirety of Coinbases expanding global office footprint (including data centers) as well as executive residences.
• Lead the design, deployment, and continuous improvement of access control, surveillance, perimeter protection, and emergency response programs.
• Manage vendor performance (security systems integrators, guards, monitors, investigations).
• Establish physical security standards and protocolsintegrated with cyber and information security programs.
• Leverage risk assessments to make informed, risk-based recommendations to programs; ensure compliance with local regulations and insurance requirements.
• Drive business continuity and crisis management planning for on-site incidents and broad contingencies.
• Hire, mentor, and lead a geographically distributed physical security team.
• Navigate security due diligence for real estate and M&A transactions, and support executive protection planning.
• Manage physical security budgets and measure program effectiveness through KPIs, dashboards, and risk reporting.
• Fully manage and direct multiple Physical Security sub-teams and their workstreams, including Security Systems, Executive Protection, Security Operations, Environmental Health & Safety, and Protective Intelligence.

Qualifications

Must-haves:

• 12+ years in corporate or enterprise-level physical security, with 5+ years in leadership roles (director-level or above).
• Experience leading a large team (20+ employees) across a wide range of skillsets, backgrounds, and personality types.
• Experience scaling global security programs: offices, data centers.
• Expertise in physical access systems, executive protection, surveillance design, investigations, and vendor oversight.
• Strong risk-management background: assessments, business continuity, and emergency response.
• Proven leadership: team building, mentoring, and cross-functional influence.
• Excellent written and verbal communicationable to align security strategy with executive teams.
• Willingness to travel 20-30% across major global facilities.

Nice-to-haves:

• Experience at financial services or high-risk industries.
• Previous remote/virtual team leadership experience.
• Certifications: PSP, CPP, CHPA, or CEM.
• Regulatory exposure: SOX, FFIEC, FINRA, GDPR, CCPA.

Compensation and benefits (illustrative): Pay range listed; full-time offers include target bonus and benefits (medical, dental, vision, 401(k)).

Commitment to Equal Opportunity: Coinbase is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or any other basis protected by applicable law. Coinbase also participates in the E-Verify program where required by law.

Note: This description reflects the current role and requirements and is subject to change at Coinbases discretion.

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