Regional Security Manager, APAC

About the role

In this role at Coinbase, you will oversee the physical security operations in the APAC region, ensuring the safety and security of various facilities and data centers. You will be responsible for developing security policies, conducting risk assessments, and managing security vendors to maintain high standards across the region.

As part of a remote-first company, you will collaborate with teams across different countries while also participating in quarterly in-person sessions. Success in this role hinges on your ability to manage complex security events and lead initiatives that enhance the overall security posture of Coinbase in APAC.

The annual base salary for this position is set at $212,200, with potential additional compensation through equity and bonuses.

Who this role suits

• You have over 8 years of experience in physical security or risk management, ideally within multinational organizations.
• You thrive in high-pressure environments and are comfortable leading security initiatives across diverse regions.
• You have a proven track record of managing security vendors and implementing effective security systems.
• You are skilled in coordinating complex security events and possess strong problem-solving abilities.

From the employer

What You'll Do

• Own the APAC physical security operating plan, regional risk register, site security standards, and remediation priorities across offices, critical facilities, and data centers.
• Lead site assessments, vulnerability reviews, security hardening projects, new office openings, relocations, and security system deployments across the region.
• Serve as the regional escalation point and Incident Commander for significant security events, coordinating the GSOC, workplace teams, vendors, building management, and emergency services.
• Govern regional access control, badging, visitor management, secure area access, and audit readiness while managing contracted security providers through SLAs, KPIs, and QBRs.
• Develop and maintain regional policies, SOPs, playbooks, drills, tabletop exercises, and employee-facing security guidance informed by APAC threat intelligence and local conditions.

Required Skills and Experience

• 8+ years in physical security, risk, or resilience operations within a multinational organization, including 5+ years leading APAC regional security programs across multiple countries and sites.
• Proven experience serving as Incident Commander during complex, cross-functional, or high-consequence security events with documented outcomes.
• Hands-on experience implementing and managing access control, CCTV, alarm, visitor management, and guard force systems across multiple facilities.
• Direct experience conducting risk and vulnerability assessments and converting findings into measurable, time-bound remediation plans.
• Track record managing security vendors through SLAs, KPIs, QBRs, performance improvement plans, and contract renewals in APAC markets.
• Utilizes generative AI responsibly, maintaining human oversight to deliver business-ready outputs and drive measurable improvements in workflow efficiency, cost, and quality.

Pay Transparency Notice

• The target annual base salary for this position can range as detailed below. Total compensation may also include equity and bonus eligibility and benefits (including medical, dental, and vision).
• Annual base salary range (excluding equity and bonus): $212,200—$212,200 USD.
• Application Limit: Candidates may submit a maximum of 3 applications within a 6-month period.
• Equal Opportunity Employer: Coinbase is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information. Applicants with criminal histories will be considered consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
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