Vantage Data Centers · 1 day ago
Manager, Physical Security Implementation, NA
Shackelford County, Texas
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
7+ years expVantage Data Centers is a leader in data center design and operation, focusing on innovative solutions for hyperscalers and cloud providers. The Manager of Physical Security Implementation will oversee the advancement of physical security technologies across North America, ensuring the security program is scalable and effective.
Data CenterInformation TechnologyIT InfrastructureTechnical Support
Responsibilities
Continuously monitor and assess emerging physical security technologies, trends, and vendors relevant to North America data center and critical infrastructure environments
Proactively identify technology gaps, operational inefficiencies, and innovation opportunities in collaboration with Physical Security leadership and cross-functional stakeholders
Serve as a subject-matter expert for physical security innovation, maintaining awareness of industry developments, competitive benchmarks, and future-state capabilities
Design, execute, and manage structured proofs of concept, pilots, and beta deployments for emerging physical security solutions across North America sites
Develop clear testing objectives, use cases, success criteria, scoring models, and evaluation frameworks aligned to security, operational, and business priorities
Oversee hands-on testing, system configuration, data collection, performance validation, and risk assessment for candidate technologies
Ensure pilots are repeatable, measurable, and scalable, with clear go-forward or sunset recommendations
Build and manage end-to-end project plans for emerging solutions initiatives, including scope, timelines, milestones, dependencies, risks, and stakeholder engagement
Coordinate cross-functional participation from Physical Security, Technology, Design, Construction, IT, Legal, Procurement, and external partners
Maintain disciplined documentation throughout each initiative, ensuring traceability, governance, and alignment with North America design standards and security requirements
Translate technical evaluations into clear, executive-ready deliverables, including: Monthly emerging solutions readouts, Executive summaries and leadership briefings, Business cases and value assessments, Risk, cost, and operational impact analyses
Articulate findings, trade-offs, and recommendations in a manner that supports informed decision-making by North America leadership
Clearly document evaluation criteria, testing outcomes, and rationale for technology selection or rejection
Lead technical and strategic engagement with technology vendors, startups, and solution providers supporting the North America portfolio
Define expectations, testing parameters, and success criteria with vendors prior to pilot execution
Ensure vendor solutions align with North America physical security architecture, design standards, and operational requirements
Support Procurement and leadership with objective, data-driven input during sourcing and selection activities
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Security Management, Engineering, Information Technology, Business, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience
7+ years of experience in physical security technology, security systems engineering, or enterprise security programs
Demonstrated experience evaluating and testing physical security technologies through pilots or proof-of-concept initiatives
Strong understanding of modern physical security systems, including access control, video management, analytics, sensors, and integrated platforms
Proven ability to develop structured project plans, evaluation frameworks, and success metrics
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with experience producing executive-level documentation and presentations
Preferred
Experience operating within large, distributed North America enterprise environments
Background in data centers, critical infrastructure, or highly regulated environments
Familiarity with physical security design standards, system architectures, and lifecycle management
Experience bridging technical teams and executive stakeholders
Benefits
Collaborative work environments with dynamic growth opportunities
Our commitment to your ongoing career development and education
Comprehensive and competitive benefits package
Opportunity to work on some of the world's most iconic and innovative projects and to shine as an industry leader
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
An above market total compensation package
A comprehensive suite of health and welfare, retirement, and paid leave benefits exceeding local expectations
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
Recent News
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