Senior Manager Of Physical Security
The Security team is seeking an experienced, visionary, and results-driven Senior Manager of Physical Security to lead and evolve our data center (DC) security operations and programs. In this pivotal role, you will oversee regional security strategy, governance, and compliance initiatives across multiple sites. The Senior Manager will direct vendor partnerships, optimize physical security systems and procedures, and guide a cross-functional team toward a resilient and scalable security architecture. You'll shape long-term strategic plans, implement key risk mitigation efforts, and work closely with executive leadership, Site Operations, Design and Engineering, and Construction teams to safeguard critical infrastructure.
Essential Job Functions
- Oversee national / regional physical security vendor strategy and performance management
- Evaluate vendor proposals, negotiate contracts, and ensure SLAs are met
- Drive consistent preventative maintenance programs across all facilities
- Develop enterprise-wide physical security training curriculums and certification paths
- Author and implement physical security policies, standards, and SOPs
- Supervise onboarding of managers and team leads across security operations
- Lead enforcement of companywide safety protocols and site-specific security controls
- Design and implement advanced visitor management systems and escort protocols
- Manage incident response escalation procedures and staff training for critical events
- Conduct data analysis from patrols, audit logs, and surveillance to identify trends and risks
- Review and approve detailed security reports for executive leadership and client audits
- Monitor third-party invoices and labor hours for budget forecasting and cost control
- Direct the integration and configuration of enterprise physical security systems
- Lead physical security audits and corrective action planning
- Manage access control platforms across multiple sites and ensure legal compliance
- Represent the security function in strategic cross-departmental initiatives
- Partner with new site development teams to define early-stage physical security needs
- Influence design decisions to embed security controls from blueprint to commissioning
- Address and resolve escalated security-related conflicts and investigations
- Lead multidisciplinary meetings and present action plans to stakeholders
- Manage daily operations while advancing long-term strategic priorities
- Guide the technical support team through advanced troubleshooting processes
- Forecast and track spare part inventory requirements based on historical usage
- Ensure uptime and availability of key security technologies across all sites
- Lead regional security response for major incidents or external threats
- Serve as primary liaison with legal and compliance on security risk issues
- Perform other duties as assigned by executive management
Job Requirements
Minimum of 810 years in physical security management, with at least 3 years in a senior or regional leadership roleProven experience with critical infrastructure environments, including data centers and high-risk facilitiesDeep knowledge of access control systems, CCTV platforms, intrusion detection, and alarm responseStrong negotiation, budgeting, and project management skillsExperience leading large teams across diverse geographic locationsExcellent written and verbal communication skills; executive presence and report writing capabilityAbility to synthesize risk data into actionable recommendations for leadershipExceptional multitasking and decision-making abilities in high-pressure environmentsWillingness to travel up to 15%, with flexibility to increase based on operational needsAdditional Details
This position is eligible for company benefits including but not limited to medical, dental, and vision coverage, life and AD&D, short and long-term disability coverage, paid time off, employee assistance, participation in a 401k program that includes company match, and many other additional voluntary benefits.Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including your qualifications, skills, competencies, and experience and may fall outside of the range shown.Don't meet all the requirements? Please still apply if you think you are the right person for the position. We are always keen to speak to people who connect with our mission and values.Vantage Data Centers is an Equal Opportunity Employer