Senior Lead of Physical Security
ABOUT THE ROLE
We’re hiring a Senior Lead of Physical Security to keep Suno’s people, offices, and events safe as we grow. You’ll build and run the physical security program, covering workplace safety, executive protection, travel and event security, investigations, and crisis response. You’ll work closely with People, Workplace, and Legal, and report to the CISO. It’s a hands-on role.
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WHAT YOU’LL DO
- Build and run Suno’s physical security program, including the policies, standards, site security plans, and metrics.
- Lead executive protection, travel safety, and event security for leadership, employees, and the artists and creators we host.
- Oversee access control, visitor management, monitoring, and guard force vendors across our offices, including budgets, contracts, and SLAs.
- Run emergency response, business continuity, and crisis management planning.
- Lead the physical security team and manage the contingent workforce, and partner with People, Workplace, Legal, and Security Engineering to build safety into how the company operates.
- Protect the people building a platform that makes creative fulfillment a daily reality for everyone.
WHAT YOU’LL NEED
MUST-HAVES
- 8–10 years of experience in corporate physical security, law enforcement, military, or a mix of these, with at least 4 of those years leading security teams and programs.
- Hands-on experience with executive protection, guard force and vendor management, physical security technology, and workplace investigations.
- A track record of supporting senior executives with discretion, tact, and good judgment.
- Experience leading incident response and crisis management, plus working relationships with local, state, and federal law enforcement.
- Clear written and verbal communication, and the ability to brief leadership calmly when things are not calm.
- Comfort thinking strategically while still doing the tactical work yourself.
NICE-TO-HAVES
- Experience building a physical security program from scratch at a high-growth tech company.
- Background in event security for public-facing or high-profile events, such as concerts, festivals, or creator events.
- Certifications such as CPP or PSP, or membership in groups like ASIS or InfraGard.
- A bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, homeland security, emergency management, or a related field.
WORK LOCATION POLICY
This role is expected to work from the designated Suno office 5 days a week, per Suno’s company policy. Full-time employees will receive competitive equity packages, and comprehensive benefits. The actual base salary offered may vary depending on location, skills, qualifications, and experience.
ADDITIONAL NOTES
Applicants must be eligible to work in the US.
PERKS & BENEFITS FOR FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES
- Company Equity Package
- 401(k) with 3% Employer Match & Roth 401(k)
- Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance (PPO w/ HSA & FSA options)
- 11 Paid Holidays + Unlimited PTO & Sick Time
- 16 Weeks of Paid Parental Leave
- Creative Education Stipend
- Generous Commuter Allowance
- In-Office Lunch (5 days per week)
COMPENSATION
The annual salary range for this role is $140K – $190K + target equity + benefits (including medical, dental, vision, and 401k)