About Vantage Data Centers

Vantage Data Centers powers, cools, protects and connects the technology of the world’s well-known hyperscalers, cloud providers and large enterprises. Developing and operating across North America, EMEA and Asia Pacific, Vantage has evolved data center design in innovative ways to deliver dramatic gains in reliability, efficiency and sustainability in flexible environments that can scale as quickly as the market demands.

Position Overview
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

Vendor Management and Maintenance

• 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

Training and Procedures

• 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

Security Enforcement and Visitor Management

• 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

Monitoring and Reporting

• 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

Security Systems Management

• 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

Collaboration and Coordination

• 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

Conflict Resolution and Multitasking

• 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

Technical Support and Spare Parts Management

• 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

Additional Duties

• 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 8–10 years in physical security management, with at least 3 years in a senior or regional leadership role  
• Proven experience with critical infrastructure environments, including data centers and high-risk facilities  
• Deep knowledge of access control systems, CCTV platforms, intrusion detection, and alarm response  
• Strong negotiation, budgeting, and project management skills  
• Experience leading large teams across diverse geographic locations  
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; executive presence and report writing capability  
• Ability to synthesize risk data into actionable recommendations for leadership  
• Exceptional multitasking and decision-making abilities in high-pressure environments  
• Willingness to travel up to 15%, with flexibility to increase based on operational needs

Additional 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.

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We operate with No Ego and No Arrogance. We work to build each other up and support one another, appreciating each other’s strengths and respecting each other’s weaknesses. We find joy in our work and each other, actively seeking opportunities to inject fun into what we do. Our hard and efficient work is rewarded with an above market total compensation package. We offer a comprehensive suite of health and welfare, retirement, and paid leave benefits exceeding local expectations.

Throughout the year, the advantage of being part of the Vantage team is evident with an array of benefits, recognition, training and development, and the knowledge that your contribution adds value to the company and our community.

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

Vantage Data Centers does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firm agencies. Fees will not be paid in the event a candidate submitted by a recruiter without an agreement in place is hired; such resumes will be deemed the sole property of Vantage Data Centers.

We’ll be accepting applications for at least one week from the date this role is posted. If you're interested, we encourage you to apply soon—we’re excited to find the right person and will keep the role open until we do!