Director, Global Physical Security & Strategy

PsiQuantum; Milpitas (CA); On-site; USD 219,000 - 257,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

401(k) with company match

Equity grants

Wellness benefits

Family support programs

Paid leave

Company holidays

Discretionary time off

End-of-year shutdown

Job summary

PsiQuantum is hiring a Director of Physical Security to lead and implement a global security program protecting personnel, visitors, and facilities across multiple sites. You will manage the security team, budgets, and 24/7 monitoring while coordinating with Facilities and external partners.

The role requires 5+ years in security leadership, experience securing data centers, and familiarity with ISO/NIST standards. Travel up to 25% and eligibility for security clearance are expected.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in physical security or an adjacent field.
• 5+ years in supervisory roles.
• Experience securing global data centers.
• Familiarity with ISO/IEC 27001, NIST SP 800-53, PSPF, GDPR and related privacy regs.
• Willingness to travel up to 25% and obtain security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive physical security program for personnel, visitors, and facilities.
• Hire, mentor, and grow the physical security team, and manage the program budget.
• Oversee 24/7 security monitoring and alarm response.
• Coordinate with Facilities and third parties to incorporate security into new sites.
• Lead investigations of physical security incidents and coordinate with law enforcement.

Skills

Security leadership

Brief senior leadership briefing

Supervisory experience

Travel coordination

Security program development

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

CCTV

Access control systems

Job description

PsiQuantum is hiring a Director of Physical Security to lead and implement a global security program protecting personnel, visitors, and facilities across multiple sites. You will manage the security team, budgets, and 24/7 monitoring while coordinating with Facilities and external partners.

The role requires 5+ years in security leadership, experience securing data centers, and familiarity with ISO/NIST standards. Travel up to 25% and eligibility for security clearance are expected.