Gartner's Protective Services team delivers world-class security support for events and offices around the globe.
As a key member of the team, you will help protect Gartner's people, brand, and operations by leading security and safety programs for high-profile events, managing risk in dynamic environments, and partnering closely with internal and external stakeholders.
This role is ideal for a security professional who thrives in a fast‐paced, global setting and is energized by solving complex challenges while delivering exceptional service.
This chance allows you to leverage your security expertise, risk management acumen, and operational leadership skills to support some of Gartner's most impactful global experiences while enabling safe, seamless event execution.
What you will do:
Assess, identify, and implement appropriate security and safety standards, guidelines, plans, and measures for Gartner events based on type, location, and risk profile
Partner with Gartner Conferences and events teams to determine and implement appropriate security measures
Manage event security vendor(s) ensuring that security planning and on-site security is executed to Gartner standards
Manage relationships with venue security & safety teams, venue management, and local law enforcement in Gartner event locations
Ensure that Gartner events, venues, and vendor services meet all legal requirements for security and health & safety
Manage event security vendors to ensure optimal performance and excellent customer service
Implement event security crisis management plans and processes.
Respond to emergencies as they arise, ensuring proper communication is sent out to those involved and/or affected, while maintaining proper client/security relationships through the contact and support.
Execute against executive and VIP security standards and measures.
Partner with GSS partners to ensure that event-specific intelligence gathering and notification processes are in place.
Liaise with external industry resources (e.g.



law enforcement, government, emergency responders, industry peers & associations, etc.) on event security best practices.
Support other executive protection, regional, and site‐specific security incidents and issues as necessary.
What you will need:
Minimum of 7-10 years of event security operations experience desired, preferably with private‐sector organizations for events up to 10,000 people
Fluency in English is required, strong Japanese listening and speaking skills are preferred
Excellent collaboration skills and ability to build effective relationships with teams, stakeholders, vendors and clients with a true "team player" mindset
Operational experience managing security vendors, guard services, and hotel/venue security teams
Expertise in threat management, threat assessment, protective intelligence and personal protective processes
Strong understanding of industry specific legislations and compliance requirements
Ability to articulate how skills learned in previous roles can be applied to complex client issues in the commercial security sector
Sound operational judgment, as well as flexibility to shifting priorities and challenges
Ability to identify and define objectives, manage resources, and operate within a budget plan
Highly effective verbal and written communication skills
Demonstrated presentation and communications skills and ability to speak to senior audiences with subject matter mastery
Proficient with all basic Microsoft computer software programs and communications techniques
Industry certifications are preferred, but not required
Additional Requirements:
Must have the ability to travel globally up to 40% and have a current passport
Ability to work across diverse markets throughout APAC, especially in Australia, Japan, and India
May be required to work evening or weekend hours in support of event and to support response to security incidents
Must be able to conduct routine security functions including walking, climbing stairs, and standing at stationary posts
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📌 Manager, Global Event Security (Sydney)
🏢 Gartner
📍 Sydney