Waymo · 5 hours ago
Security Operations, Center Watch Lead
Phoenix, AZ, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$57.70/hr - $62.50/hr
5+ years expWaymo is an autonomous driving technology company dedicated to improving mobility and safety. As a Security Operations Center Watch Lead, you will oversee real-time security events, maintain situational awareness, and represent physical security during incident responses. This role requires managing security operations with precision and collaborating with various departments to ensure operational excellence.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)TransportationAutomotiveAutonomous VehiclesSensor
Responsibilities
Maintain Situational Awareness: Serve as the primary lead for monitoring Waymo’s global footprint, identifying and assessing potential impacts on personnel, the autonomous fleet, and facilities
Manage Real-Time Events: Oversee the security response for active incidents, ensuring operational excellence and strict adherence to established protocols
Represent Physical Security: Act as the physical security representative during the initial stages of all incident responses and crises, collaborating with partners in Facilities, EHS, Operations, Safety, Legal, and Resilience
Conduct Briefings: Provide clear and concise situational updates to leadership during active security events, with the professional judgment to identify when incidents require higher-level intervention
Ensure Operational Quality: Perform real-time audits of incident logs, dispatch recordings, and mass notifications to ensure accuracy, speed, and professionalism
Finalize Reporting: Review and finalize end-of-shift reports to ensure all critical data points are captured for long-term trend analysis
Qualification
Required
5+ years of experience leading operations within a Global Security Operations Center (GSOC), Military Operations Center, Emergency Operations Center (EOC), or a similar 24/7 command center environment with a primary focus on physical security and incident response (this is not a cybersecurity position)
A proven track record of making independent, critical decisions in high-pressure, time-sensitive security environments
Bachelor's degree in Security Studies, International Relations, Political Science, Emergency Management, Criminal Justice, or a similar field
Demonstrated ability to leverage internal telemetry and external risk data—including OSINT, social media analysis, and incident volume—to synthesize multiple information streams and provide actionable situational awareness
Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to influence response actions and provide clarity during fast-paced events
Preferred
Completion of advanced FEMA training, specifically ICS-300 and ICS-400
Knowledge of traditional facility-based security technology and infrastructure, including access control, alarm monitoring, and CCTV systems
Experience with global risk intelligence and incident response applications (e.g., Dataminr, Everbridge, Factal)
Completion of industry-recognized certifications such as the CPP, PSP, or APP
Benefits
Discretionary annual bonus program
Equity incentive plan
Generous Company benefits program
Company
Waymo
Waymo is a mobility technology company that improves transportation by developing self-driving solutions for travelers and daily commuters. It is a sub-organization of Alphabet.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
Waymo has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (231)
2024 (175)
2023 (268)
2022 (306)
2021 (298)
2020 (317)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$27.1BKey Investors
Alphabet,Dragoneer Investment Group,DST Global,Sequoia CapitalAlphabetFidelity,Perry Creek Capital,T. Rowe Price
2026-02-02Series D· $16B
2024-07-23Series C· $5.6B
2021-06-16Series B· $2.5B
Leadership Team
Tekedra Mawakana
Co-Chief Executive Officer
Annabel Chang
Director of U.S. State and Local Public Policy and Political Campaigns
Recent News
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