Physical Security
Professionals in this role design and operate physical security programs protecting AI infrastructure, personnel, and sensitive operations across data centers, corporate facilities, and government-contracted environments. They distinguish themselves by combining deep technical expertise in access control, surveillance systems, and facility design with strategic program management—balancing rapid business growth against regulatory compliance frameworks like NISPOM, ISO 27001, and SOC 2 Type II. These roles typically sit within specialized security teams or Global Security functions, partnering closely with facilities, engineering, compliance, and executive leadership to embed security into facility planning while maintaining operational efficiency and threat responsiveness.
Skills
What companies are looking for in this role.
Managing physical security operations for data center and facility infrastructure
Developing and implementing security policies, procedures, and post orders
Overseeing access control systems, CCTV, intrusion detection, and perimeter protection
Managing and supervising security personnel and contracted guard vendors
Conducting risk assessments and vulnerability analyses for physical security
Leading incident response, investigations, and emergency coordination
Ensuring compliance with industry standards, government regulations, and customer requirements
Liaising with law enforcement, emergency services, and external security partners
Monitoring and analyzing security metrics, trends, and performance data
Creating and maintaining technical documentation and system architecture diagrams
Managing supply chain security and vendor assessment for hardware and equipment
Designing and scaling security playbooks, intake workflows, and standard operating procedures
Coordinating event security planning and risk mitigation for high-visibility events
Installing, configuring, and validating physical security systems and infrastructure
Integrating third-party security systems and enterprise solutions
Supporting personnel security and background investigation processes
Performing quality assurance and quality control on security investigations and cases
Developing threat intelligence analysis and geopolitical risk assessment
Conducting behavioral threat assessment and protective intelligence analysis
Cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder communication
Program management and process improvement
Technical writing and clear communication of complex security concepts
Strategic risk advising and translating security requirements into operational decisions
Training program development and security awareness education
Budget and vendor contract management
Technology
The tools and technologies that define this role.
Open Jobs
43 open Physical Security jobs across 12 companies.
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