Director, Physical Security

Job Description

Job Title: Director, Physical Security. Location: Milpitas, California, USA

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement a comprehensive physical security program to protect company personnel, visitors, and facilities.

• Hire, mentor, and develop the physical security team.

• Manage the physical security program budget.

• Oversee physical security systems, including access control, video surveillance, and alarm systems.

• Manage 24/7 security monitoring and alarm response operations;

• Oversee physical security personnel, contractors, vendors, and service providers.

• Work with Facilities teams and external partners to integrate security into the selection, design, and construction of new sites.

• Ensure compliance with regulatory and contractual security requirements.

• Conduct security risk assessments and develop plans to address identified weaknesses.

• Coordinate with law enforcement and public sector organizations to manage threats and respond to incidents.

• Lead investigations into physical security incidents.

• Coordinate or conduct offensive security assessments;

• Maintain and develop the company's travel security program.

• Coordinate insider risk programs to address security objectives.

• Report security performance metrics (KPIs) and risk assessments to the CSO and senior leadership.

Qualifications:

• At least 5 years of experience in physical security or a related field.

• At least 5 years of experience in supervisory or management roles.

• Extensive experience securing new and existing global data centers.

• Proficiency in physical security technologies, including CCTV and access control systems.
• Familiarity with global security standards and regulations, including:
  • ISO/IEC 27001
  • NIST SP 800-53
  • PSPF
  • GDPR
  • Other applicable privacy regulations

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to brief senior leadership on security matters.

• Ability to travel up to 25%.

• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience.

Benefits and Compensation:

Annual Base Salary:

Compensation depends on the geographic zone where the position is filled.

Geographic Zone

Annual Salary

Zone 1: Bay Area and NYC

$218,600–$256,800

Zone 2: Los Angeles and Washington, DC

$196,700–$231,100

Zone 3: Austin, Chicago, and Sacramento

$174,800–$205,400

Zone 4: Nashville, Phoenix/Tempe, and many remote locations

$153,000–$179,800

Additional Benefits:

• Competitive health coverage for employees and their dependents.

• 401(k) retirement plan with company matching.

• Company equity grants.

• Financial wellness tools and planning resources.

• Wellness benefits.

• Family support programs.

• Life and disability insurance.

• Paid leave programs.

• Company-designated paid holidays.

• Discretionary time off (DTO).

• End-of-year company shutdown.

Some benefits have eligibility requirements and may vary depending on location, role, and employment status. Many benefits are fully or partially paid for by PsiQuantum.

Other Information:

• Reports directly to the Chief Security Officer (CSO).

• Global physical security responsibilities.

• Travel requirement: Up to 25%.

• Candidates must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance.

• PsiQuantum is an equal opportunity employer;

• Applications from employment agencies are not accepted.

• Recruitment communication will only come from official PsiQuantum email addresses.

• PsiQuantum will never request bank account information during the interview process.

• Suspicious recruitment activity can be reported to recruiting@psiquantum.com.