Director of Global Physical Security

Archer; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 200,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Archer, based in San Jose, CA, seeks a Director of Physical Security to lead global security strategy across facilities and operations, overseeing threat assessments, access control, surveillance, and incident response. Reporting to the Chief Infrastructure Officer, you will coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure secure aviation operations.

The role requires 10+ years in security, with CPP or PSP preferred, and willingness to travel domestically and internationally.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of corporate physical security experience, with leadership in aerospace, aviation, or manufacturing.
• Expertise in risk management, incident response, and emergency planning.
• Familiarity with CCTV, access control, alarms, and security tech.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a global physical security strategy aligned with objectives and regulatory requirements.
• Lead a team of security professionals and manage third-party providers.
• Conduct threat and risk assessments across facilities and operations.
• Oversee design and implementation of physical security systems (surveillance, access control, perimeter security).
• Collaborate with engineering, infrastructure, flight operations, and HR to embed security into activities.
• Develop emergency response and crisis management protocols and lead incidents.
• Coordinate with law enforcement and security agencies locally and internationally.
• Maintain executive-level reporting on security posture and risk mitigation.
• Promote security awareness through training and communications.

Skills

Security leadership

Threat assessment

Incident response

Emergency planning

Security tech

Cross-functional collaboration

Leadership

Travel willingness

Education

CPP or PSP certification

Tools

CCTV

Access control

Alarms

Job description

Archer, based in San Jose, CA, seeks a Director of Physical Security to lead global security strategy across facilities and operations, overseeing threat assessments, access control, surveillance, and incident response. Reporting to the Chief Infrastructure Officer, you will coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure secure aviation operations.

The role requires 10+ years in security, with CPP or PSP preferred, and willingness to travel domestically and internationally.