Global Physical Security Leader — Build & Scale Program

Candidate; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 190,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible PTO

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Parental leave

Equity plans

Job summary

Sierra, based in San Francisco, is seeking a first Physical Security Lead to build and scale our global program across North America, Europe, and Asia. You will own access control, video surveillance, incident response, and risk assessments while partnering with Workplace Technology, IT, People and Legal teams.

You will define security strategy, standards, and governance for facilities, manage vendor relationships, support office openings, and lead threat assessments.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in corporate physical security or security operations at a fast-growing tech company.
• Track record standing up a security function with policies, vendors, and budgets.
• Hands-on experience with cloud-based access control, video, and visitor management.
• Experience in risk/threat assessment and investigations with discretion.
• Calm, decisive leadership during incidents and emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Build and own Sierra's global physical security program across regions.
• Define strategy, standards, and operating model for the function.
• Own badge access, video, intrusion detection, and visitor management systems.
• Define security requirements for new offices and build-outs.
• Secure executive spaces and manage insider risk with Legal and People teams.
• Own Physical Security Policy and drive customer security assessments.
• Lead incident response, investigations, and emergency plans.
• Plan security for events, travel, and executive protection.

Skills

Security leadership

Program building

Security systems

Risk assessment

Incident leadership

Multi-site ops

Stakeholder comms

Travel readiness

Tools

Verkada

Brivo

Avigilon Alta

Genetec

Envoy

Okta

Job description

Sierra, based in San Francisco, is seeking a first Physical Security Lead to build and scale our global program across North America, Europe, and Asia. You will own access control, video surveillance, incident response, and risk assessments while partnering with Workplace Technology, IT, People and Legal teams.

You will define security strategy, standards, and governance for facilities, manage vendor relationships, support office openings, and lead threat assessments.