Global Director of Physical Security

PsiQuantum; United States; Remote; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Equity grants

Wellness tools and planning resources

Family support programs

Life and disability insurance

Paid leave programs

Company-designated paid holidays

Discretionary time off (DTO)

End-of-year company shutdown

Job summary

PsiQuantum in Milpitas, California, is seeking a Director, Physical Security to oversee the global security program with global scope, reporting to the CSO. The role requires building strategy, policies, and procedures to protect personnel, visitors, and facilities.

This is a full-time, remote-friendly position within the IT team under Business Operations. You will lead a security-minded culture, manage budgets, and coordinate with Facilities and external partners.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in physical security or an adjacent field.
• 5+ years in supervisory roles.
• Extensive experience with securing new and existing, global data centers.
• Proficiency with physical security technology such as CCTV and access controls.
• Familiarity with ISO/IEC 27001, NIST SP 800-53, PSPF, GDPR, and other privacy regulations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive physical security program for protecting personnel, visitors, and facilities.
• Hire, mentor, and grow the physical security team, and own the program budget.
• Manage all physical security measures including access control, video surveillance, and alarm systems.
• Oversee 24/7 security monitoring and alarm response.
• Manage physical security personnel, contractors, vendors, and services.
• Partner with Facilities and third parties to incorporate security into site selection, design, and build-out.
• Ensure compliance with PsiQuantum’s regulatory and contractual requirements.
• Conduct risk assessments and develop plans to address identified weaknesses.
• Coordinate internally and with law enforcement and other public sector entities to address threats and coordinate response to incidents.
• Lead investigations of physical security incidents.

Skills

Leadership

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

CCTV systems

Access control systems

Video surveillance

Job description

PsiQuantum in Milpitas, California, is seeking a Director, Physical Security to oversee the global security program with global scope, reporting to the CSO. The role requires building strategy, policies, and procedures to protect personnel, visitors, and facilities.

This is a full-time, remote-friendly position within the IT team under Business Operations. You will lead a security-minded culture, manage budgets, and coordinate with Facilities and external partners.