Principal Technical Program Manager, Physical Security

🕒 June 8

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Vultr

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201 - 500 employees

Founded 2014

🤖 Artificial Intelligence

🤝 B2B

🔧 Hardware

🔥 Funding within the last year

💰 $329M Debt Financing - Vultr on 2025-06

Artificial Intelligence • B2B • Hardware

Vultr is a global cloud infrastructure provider offering on-demand virtual machines, bare-metal servers, GPU-accelerated instances, managed databases, object and block storage, Kubernetes, and networking services. The platform emphasizes AI and HPC workloads with a broad selection of AMD and NVIDIA GPUs, fast networking, and 32+ data center regions, plus a marketplace of deployable apps and developer-friendly APIs. Vultr targets developers and businesses seeking affordable, scalable, and compliant cloud compute and storage alternatives to hyperscalers.

📋 Description

• Define and own the roadmap for data center physical security programs, including access control, surveillance, intrusion detection, and perimeter protection. • Translate business and security objectives into executable program plans with measurable outcomes. • Lead global initiatives spanning new builds, retrofits, and operational enhancements. • Drive end-to-end program execution across design, procurement, deployment, and operations. • Manage dependencies across engineering, construction, compliance, and vendor teams. • Ensure programs are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned with risk posture. • Partner with security engineers to define scalable, standardized physical security architectures. • Establish global design standards for systems such as CCTV, badge access, biometrics, and monitoring platforms. • Continuously evaluate emerging technologies and integrate improvements. • Identify, assess, and mitigate physical security risks across data center environments. • Ensure compliance with industry standards (e.g., ISO 27001, SOC 2, NIST frameworks). • Lead audits, incident reviews, and corrective action programs. • Collaborate with executive leadership, regional operations, legal, and compliance teams. • Communicate program status, risks, and tradeoffs clearly to technical and non-technical audiences. • Influence decision-making across organizational boundaries. • Manage relationships with security vendors, integrators, and consultants. • Oversee RFP processes, vendor selection, and performance management. • Drive cost efficiency without compromising security posture.

🎯 Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in technical program management, security engineering, or infrastructure delivery. • Proven experience managing large-scale physical security programs in data centers, critical infrastructure, or similar environments. • Deep understanding of physical security systems (access control, video surveillance, intrusion detection, perimeter defense). • Strong program management skills, including planning, risk management, and cross-functional coordination. • Experience working with global teams and complex stakeholder environments. • Excellent communication and executive presentation skills. • Experience in hyperscale or colocation data center environments. • Familiarity with regulatory and compliance frameworks (ISO, SOC, NIST, etc.). • Background in construction, facilities engineering, or critical infrastructure. • Certifications such as PMP, PgMP, CISSP, or PSP (Physical Security Professional). • Experience integrating physical security with cybersecurity systems.

🏖️ Benefits

• 100% company-paid insurance premiums for employee medical, dental and vision plans. • 401(k) plan that matches 100% up to 4%, with immediate vesting • Professional Development Reimbursement of $2,500 each year • 11 Holidays + Paid Time Off Accrual + Rollover Plan • Commitment matters to Vultr! Increased PTO at 3 year and 10 year anniversary + 1 month paid sabbatical every 5 years + Anniversary Bonus each year • $500 stipend for remote office setup in first year + $400 each following year • Internet reimbursement up to $75 per month • Gym membership reimbursement up to $50 per month • Company paid Wellable subscription