Vantage Data Centers · 3 hours ago
Regional Manager, Physical Security, NA
Ashburn, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expVantage Data Centers powers and protects the technology of the world’s leading hyperscalers and cloud providers. The Senior Manager of Physical Security will oversee the regional security strategy and compliance initiatives, direct vendor partnerships, and guide a cross-functional team to enhance security operations across multiple sites.
Data CenterInformation TechnologyIT InfrastructureTechnical Support
Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
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
Benefits
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
Many other additional voluntary benefits
Company
Vantage Data Centers
Vantage Data Centers designs and develops data center campuses to large cloud providers, AI enterprises, and other tech-driven businesses.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$33.61BKey Investors
La CaisseWells FargoDigitalBridge
2025-09-10Private Equity· $1.6B
2025-06-03Debt Financing· $5.82B
2024-12-16Private Equity· $1.47B
Leadership Team
Sureel Choksi
President and CEO
Corinne Chong
CFO, APAC
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