Physical Security Specialist

European Tech Recruit; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A global tech company in Cambridge is looking for a Physical Security Specialist to enhance their security capabilities. The role involves developing and implementing security strategies, leading site assessments, and managing technology strategy. The ideal candidate will have recognized Physical Security certifications and strong stakeholder management skills. You can apply via LinkedIn or send your CV directly to the recruitment team.

Qualifications

• Proven expertise in strategic and operational Physical Security.
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills.
• Experience in vendor management and cross-functional collaboration.
• Familiarity with enterprise risk, compliance, and integration of physical controls with identity and SOC.
• Recognized Physical Security certifications (CPP, PSP, CSMP) and multinational/tech org experience.

Responsibilities

• Build and enhance Physical Security capability within Enterprise Security.
• Develop and implement Physical Security strategy and policies.
• Lead site assessments and establish incident response playbooks.
• Lead site assessments using a tiered model, establish PSOC operating model, incident response playbooks, and integrate physical incident response with cyber and crisis management.
• Manage Physical Security technology strategy, vendor relationships, gap analysis, and executive reporting on the organization’s physical risk posture.

Skills

Strategic Physical Security expertise

Stakeholder management

Vendor management

Interpersonal communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Physical Security certifications (e.g., CPP, PSP, CSMP)

Tools

CCTV systems

Access control systems

Secure-by-design reviews

Job description

A global tech company based in Cambridge are seeking to bolster their security capabilities with a a Physical Security Specialist.

Responsibilities:

• Build and enhance Physical Security capability within Enterprise Security, ensuring alignment with enterprise risk and cyber security.
• Develop and implement Physical Security strategy, policies, and standards, including zoning, access control, CCTV, PSOC, and incident management.
• Define and maintain Physical Security architecture, secure-by-design reviews, and strategic access control to reduce insider and unauthorized access risk.
• Lead site assessments using a tiered model, establish PSOC operating model, incident response playbooks, and integrate physical incident response with cyber and crisis management.
• Manage Physical Security technology strategy, vendor relationships, gap analysis, and executive reporting on the organization’s physical risk posture.

Requirements:

• Proven expertise in strategic and operational Physical Security, with the ability to translate risk into business and cyber context.
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills, particularly with senior leadership across teams.
• Experience in vendor management, delivery oversight, and collaborative cross-functional work with Enterprise Security, Workplace, and other stakeholders.
• Familiarity with enterprise risk, compliance frameworks, and integration of physical controls with identity, SOC, and other enterprise systems.
• Recognized Physical Security certifications (e.g., CPP, PSP, CSMP) and experience in multinational or technology-led organizations; program/project management experience is a plus.

If this role is of interest please apply directly on LinkedIn or send a copy of your CV to [e-mail].

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