Manager, Security - Talent Events & Live

At Netflix, our mission is to entertain the world. Together, we are writing the next episode - pushing the boundaries of storytelling, global fandom and making the unimaginable a reality. We are a dream team obsessed with the uncomfortable excitement of discovering what happens when you merge creativity, intuition and cutting-edge technology. Come be a part of what’s next.

We are looking for a Security Manager, Talent Events and Live to help shape how Netflix approaches security across our events, both on and off service. This role serves as a strategic security partner to the business, supporting planning discussions, reviewing event delivery models, setting expectations with vendors, and ensuring consistent standards across regions and event types.

The operating model positions event security around strategic planning, quality assurance, and effective oversight, while routine operational delivery is managed by appointed vendors. Through strong governance, clear ownership, and thoughtful vendor management, this role helps protect Netflix’s interests while enabling successful event experiences.

* Work with event leads in each region to develop partner agreements, preferred vendor approaches, and aligned rate structures

* Review security plans, risk assessments, and supporting documentation before event delivery is approved

* Provide governance, quality assurance, and challenge where vendor plans do not adequately address venue, threat, audience, or reputational risk

* Ensure appropriate levels of security planning and implementation for all events, mitigating risks and threats to the Netflix brand and family

* Attend site visits and events as needed

* Manage incidents on the ground, adapting plans and responding to escalations when needed and appropriate

* Liaise directly with PR title teams to understand talent security needs and implement appropriate layers of protection

* Act as the escalation bridge between external security vendors and internal stakeholders when there are capability gaps, disagreements, or material concerns

* Maintain a consistent explanation of security posture, market landscape, and proportional security recommendations to internal partners

* Oversee and direct on-site security for higher-profile/risk events and/or talent activations, understanding the attendees, talent, and associated risks

* Talent liaison, understand specific talent requirements and liaise with their own security teams as needed; implement the appropriate rings of protection around talent as they conduct their activities

* Act as Netflix's security lead at events and LIVE productions as needed

The function remains focused on oversight, governance, advisory input, and quality assurance. A well-defined scope of work typically includes objectives, roles, deliverables, approval points, and acceptance criteria.

* Strategic participation in event planning

* Regional engagement with event leads and internal business partners

* Vendor identification, evaluation, and partner agreement development

* Review and approval of security plans, risk assessments, and resourcing proposals

* Oversight of vendor performance, standards, and compliance with agreed requirements

* Escalation management between vendors and internal partners

* Post-event review and capture of lessons learned for future planning

* Operational oversight and security leadership on site for Netflix events and LIVE as needed

* Ability to operate as a strategic partner across event planning, vendor governance, and risk oversight

* Ability to interpret vendor security plans and risk assessments, and identify gaps requiring escalation or challenge

* Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with vendors, regional event leads, and internal stakeholders

* Ability to communicate security posture, market landscape, and proportional recommendations clearly to non-security