Data Center Physical Security Lead

Role description

Role Overview

The Data Center Physical Security Lead is responsible for the overall physical security program and day-to-day security operations at assigned Vultr data center and critical infrastructure facilities.

What You Will Do

The Data Center Physical Security Lead combines hands-on security operations with program leadership, ensuring that security standards, policies, processes, technology, compliance requirements, and vendor performance are effectively implemented and maintained at the site.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The ideal candidate is a hands-on security professional who can operate effectively in a critical infrastructure environment while also thinking strategically about risk, program maturity, technology, compliance, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in physical security, corporate security, critical infrastructure security, data center security, law enforcement, military security, or a related field.
• At least 2 years of experience in a lead, supervisory, or program ownership role.
• Experience operating in a data center, critical infrastructure, technology, or high-compliance environment.
• Hands-on experience with electronic access control, video surveillance, alarm systems, and other physical security technologies.
• Working knowledge of physical security risk assessment, vulnerability management, and defense-in-depth principles.
• Demonstrated experience managing contract security personnel and security vendors.
• Strong incident response, investigation, documentation, and report-writing skills.
• Experience supporting audits and compliance programs.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and competing deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with technical teams, operations personnel, executives, vendors, customers, and first responders.
• Ability to work independently and make sound operational decisions within established security policies and procedures.
• Ability to pass required background checks and obtain applicable site access or clearances.
• Willingness to work flexible hours and participate in after-hours security escalations when required.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance stipend paid annually
• 9 Company-Paid Holidays
• Generous Leave Policy + 1 month paid sabbatical every 5 years + Anniversary Bonus each year
• Professional Development Reimbursement
• Internet reimbursement
• Fitness membership reimbursement
• Company paid Wellable subscription