Cisco Global Executive Protection Agent 

United States, California, San Jose 

346852268

The application window is expected to close on: 9/11/2025

Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received.

Location Requirements:

• This position is US based; must have viable commercial airport for extensive domestic and international travel.
• Must have valid US passport or ability to obtain one.
• Travel required greater than 50% of the time, must be willing to travel at a moment’s notice including international travel to high-risk destinations. Must be available during evenings and weekends to respond to unexpected emergencies and situations globally.

• Implementation of security and risk mitigation measures to ensure the safety of Executives, who may be exposed to elevated personal risk.
• Possess high Emotional Intelligence (EQ).
• Conduct close protection for the CEO/ELT dealing with safety and risk, be the liaison with the Executive Protection Leader, and identify all aspects of what can negatively or positively impact the CEO/ELT.

Be responsible for overall physical security including:

• Plans for Protectee’s Residential Security to include cameras, alarms and response; Annual fire inspection; Annual alarm inspection & generator maintenance.
• Plans for Corporate Site Security to include cameras, entry/exit routes and response.
• Secure transport Plans from Home to Work to office to airport and return;Transport plans for CEO’s/ELT’s family and return.
• Emergency Evacuation Plans and Emergency Response Plans in case of direct threat, medical emergency, natural disaster, civil unrest or acts of terrorism.
• Ability to plan, document, and provide security coverage for global locations.
• Security plans for all domestic and overseas travel.
• Holistic Risk mitigation and contingency plans.
• Protectee’s personal physical safety in terms of potential threats or other events; Tech trade shows / workshops/ conferences both that CEO attends and hosts; External visits, meetings, and appointments; Personal appointments i.e. hair, medical, etc.
• During off-travel periods, lead team project(s); continuously be training in emergency response, scenario planning, future mission planning, and associated administrative tasks.
• Excellent communication skills to coordinate and facilitate internal engagements and with Cisco’s Corporate Security, Event Security, Office of CEO and Executive Assistants, Legal, and external vendors and partners.

• Bachelor’s degree (pursuing) or equivalent experience required
• 8+ years in the EP Industry, which may include high level government protective security experience.
• Experience working for C-Suite and/or ultra high net worth individuals, public figures, or celebrities in the provision of executive protection.
• Executive/security driving training and experience; experience providing advance coverage for events and trips.
• In-depth experience interacting with senior management, good judgment is essential as is the ability to know when to raise issues and involve additional partners.

• Ability to align with HR 218 (the Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act).
• Certification or ability to obtain certification as a Transportation Security Agency Armed Security Officer.
• A strong law enforcement network.
• Strong industry security networks.
• Experience with managing security vendors and supervising contract personnel.