Director of Security – National Geographic & Adventures & Expeditions

Job Posting Title:

Director of Security – National Geographic & Adventures & Expeditions

Req ID:

10149382

Job Description:

The Walt Disney Company is seeking a strategic, globally focused Director of Security to lead Global Security support for National Geographic and Adventures & Expeditions (A&E). Based in Orlando, Florida, this role sets the long-term security strategy and oversees security planning and operations for a complex, high-profile, and geographically dispersed portfolio.

Reporting to the Vice President, Security, Disney Signature Experiences (DSE), the Director is accountable for protecting people, operations, assets, intellectual property, and brand integrity across National Geographic and A&E. This includes employees, journalists, guests, contractors, and freelancers operating in dynamic and often elevated risk environments.

The Director serves as the senior security partner to business leaders across Adventures by Disney, and National Geographic Expeditions, National Geographic Editorial assignments, and National Geographic Live. The role also interfaces with the National Geographic Society on physical security matters at its Washington, DC headquarters and partners with Production Security and Special Events as required.

As the single point of accountability for all security-related matters, the Director leads risk assessments, security initiatives, policies, and threat mitigation strategies. Leveraging Global Security’s enterprise capabilities, the Director advises and influences senior leaders while balancing business objectives with effective risk management.

The Director coordinates with Regional Security teams worldwide to oversee proactive security measures, crisis preparedness, and incident response for National Geographic assignments A&E tours, including travel and destination-based operations. This role also partners with local, state, federal, and international agencies to assess threat trends and support future planning.

Some travel is required to validate risk assessments, support planning in higher-risk locations, and engage with key Disney offices, including Washington, DC and Burbank, California.

Strategy & Program Leadership

• Develop and deliver the strategic framework for Global Security products and services supporting the National Geographic and A&E business lines.
• Identify and lead strategic initiatives in response to evolving risk and threat trends, ensuring effective project management and execution.
• Direct the development of efficient and effective security strategies and plans to safeguard people, assets, and operations while minimizing organizational risk.
• Establish key performance goals and metrics to evaluate program effectiveness and align with corporate and business unit priorities.

Risk Assessment & Threat Mitigation

• Partner with Global Intelligence & Threat Assessment, Regional Security Directors, and other Global Security teams to assess risk across all current and future tours, events, and editorial travel.
• Conduct threat assessments and develop mitigation strategies covering destinations, hotels, airports, ground transportation, venues, and itineraries.
• Communicate clear, actionable risk mitigation recommendations to the DSE Security VP and business leaders.
• When warranted, conduct advance site visits for tours, events, and journalist destinations as required to support planning and on-the-ground security efforts.

Event, Travel & Operations Support

• Lead the planning and coordination of security support for National Geographic and A&E tours, National Geographic Live events, Adventures & Expeditions, and editorial travel.
• Implement transparent and repeatable processes to track, monitor, and manage travel and event activity to ensure the safety and security of all participants.
• Contribute to stakeholder priorities by fostering strong collaboration and a coordinated, solutions-oriented approach.

Crisis Management & Emergency Preparedness

• In close partnership with the DSE Operations Center Incident Management Team, develop and maintain crisis management, emergency response, and business continuity plans for tours, events, and journalist destinations.
• Support and participate in crisis management and emergency preparedness exercises with the Global Emergency Preparedness and Response Team, the DSE Operations Center, business leaders and enterprise teams.
• Utilize the DSE Operations Center and Global Security Communication Center (GSCC) resources to monitor real-time incidents and emerging risks impacting travelers and events.

Communications & Stakeholder Engagement