Vultr · 2 months ago
Director, Physical Security
United States
Full-time
Remote
Director/Executive
$160K/yr - $190K/yr
10+ years expVultr is a leading cloud infrastructure company dedicated to providing high-performance solutions globally. The Director of Physical Security will be responsible for establishing and enforcing security controls across Vultr's datacenter locations, ensuring the protection of customer data and infrastructure assets while enhancing security frameworks and driving vendor accountability.
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Responsibilities
Lead and scale Vultr's global physical security program, establishing strategic direction, enterprise policies, and operational frameworks across the datacenter portfolio
Design and oversee vendor management strategy for colocation providers, defining security requirements, performance standards, incident protocols, and governance models that ensure accountability
Direct facility security assessment programs including on-site inspections, control validation, and gap remediation across global locations
Establish visitor access management frameworks, defining approval workflows, risk assessment methodologies, and escalation procedures aligned with enterprise security standards
Define the shared responsibility model between Vultr and facility providers, ensuring clear accountability for security controls and coordinated incident response
Build standardized facility evaluation processes for site selection, provider onboarding, and continuous compliance validation
Request and analyze evidence from colocation providers to validate security posture, including surveillance data, access records, incident documentation, and compliance certifications
Present security posture and program strategy to enterprise customers, auditors, and executive stakeholders
Establish physical security governance frameworks including policies, standards, and compliance documentation that meet enterprise audit requirements
Coordinate incident response between Vultr operations and facility security teams with defined escalation procedures
Implement access control coordination processes integrating facility provider systems with Vultr authorization workflows
Qualification
Required
10+ years experience in physical security with at least 3 years in datacenter or critical infrastructure environments
Proven track record securing enterprise or government facilities with strict compliance and audit requirements
Strong background in security compliance frameworks (SOC 2, ISO 27001, PCI-DSS, HIPAA, NIST 800-53, FedRAMP)
Experience managing security operations in colocation or multi-tenant facility environments
Demonstrated ability to coordinate with third-party vendors and facility providers on shared security responsibilities
Knowledge of access control systems, biometric authentication, surveillance technologies, and environmental monitoring
Experience with incident response, emergency procedures, and business continuity planning
Understanding of Tier 3+ datacenter specifications and infrastructure availability requirements
Ability to manage global operations across multiple time zones with 24/7 security requirements
Strong program management skills with ability to execute inspection schedules and drive remediation across multiple sites
Excellent communication and presentation skills for vendor management, enterprise customer interactions, and executive reporting
Industry certifications such as CPP, PSP, CISSP, or CISM required
Experience presenting security posture to enterprise customers, government auditors, and compliance assessors
Benefits
A 100% remote work environment + a virtual company-wide get together
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 + take off your birthday!
Commitment matters to Vultr! Increased PTO at 3 year anniversary + 1 month sabbatical at 5 year anniversary + Anniversary Bonus each year
$500 first year remote office setup + $400 each year following for new equipment
Monthly internet reimbursement up to $75
Company paid Wellable app subscription
$50 per month for a gym membership
Company
Vultr
Vultr is an AI cloud infrastructure platform offering latest generation NVIDIA GPUs and AMD CPUs and GPUs across 32 worldwide regions
201-500 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$662M2025-06-23Debt Financing· $329M
2024-12-18Private Equity· $333M
2014-02-20Angel
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