Physical Security Design Technical Project Manager

RedCloud Consulting; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

RedCloud Consulting is seeking a Physical Security Design Technical Project Manager to coordinate end-to-end security design efforts for large facilities. You will bridge security design engineering, project delivery, and client stakeholders, providing technical direction and QA over design artifacts.

This remote role with occasional travel supports client operations and requires strong communication skills and experience with security systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in physical security system design for large facilities.
• Proficient in designing electronic access control, video surveillance, and intrusion detection systems.
• Strong understanding of security principles, risk management, and mitigation strategies.
• Familiarity with large security systems used by leading technology companies.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills with attention to detail.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
• Experience with AutoCAD design preferred.
• Demonstrated background working with multidisciplinary teams preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead physical security design projects from concept through IFC deliverables, ensuring client requirements are met.
• Serve as the primary technical point of contact for clients, vendors, and internal teams.
• Manage design schedules, milestones, dependencies, and risks across multiple projects.
• Provide technical oversight and review of design deliverables for accuracy and compliance.
• Coordinate and facilitate design reviews and issue resolution meetings.
• Translate client requirements into clear design direction for engineers and drafting teams.
• Ensure designs are scalable, maintainable, and cost-effective.
• Collaborate with construction managers, system integrators, IT teams, and facilities stakeholders.
• Track design changes, RFIs, and design-related risks throughout the project lifecycle.
• Stay current on physical security technologies and industry trends.

Skills

Project management

Security design

Stakeholder communication

Risk management

Technical leadership

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Documentation

Time management

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Security Management,Eelectrical Engineering,Computer Science,Information Systems,Engineering Science,Engineering Management

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

RedCloud seeks a Physical Security Design Technical Project Manager to support immediate client operations.

Location: Remote, United States

Overview

The Physical Security Design TPM serves as the bridge between security design engineering, project delivery, and client stakeholders. This role owns the end-to-end coordination of physical security design efforts, including scope definition, design reviews, documentation governance, schedule management, and issue resolution. While not a primary drafting role, the TPM provides technical direction and quality assurance over design artifacts produced by engineers and external partners.

This position is remote with occasional travel upon request.

Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To

• Lead physical security design projects from concept through issued-for-construction (IFC) deliverables, ensuring alignment with client requirements, standards, and operational needs.
• Serve as the primary technical point of contact for clients, vendors, and internal teams for physical security design scope and decisions.
• Manage design schedules, milestones, dependencies, and risks across multiple concurrent security projects.
• Provide technical oversight and review of design deliverables, including drawings, specifications, narratives, OPRs, and bills of materials, to ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance with standards.
• Coordinate and facilitate design reviews, stakeholder working sessions, and issue resolution meetings.
• Translate client requirements into clear design direction for engineers, integrators, and drafting teams.
• Ensure security system designs are scalable, maintainable, and cost-effective, incorporating lessons learned and best practices.
• Collaborate closely with construction managers, system integrators, IT teams, and facilities stakeholders to support successful downstream implementation.
• Track and manage design changes, RFIs, and design-related risks throughout the project lifecycle.
• Stay current on physical security technologies, low-voltage systems standards, and industry trends to inform design decisions and client recommendations.

Required knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Bachelor’s degree in Security Management, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in physical security system design for large facilities such as warehouses, data centers, or similar.
• Proficiency in designing electronic access control systems, video surveillance, and intrusion detection systems.
• Strong understanding of security principles, risk management, and mitigation strategies.
• Familiarity with large security systems commonly used by leading technology companies.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, with keen attention to detail.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
• Experience with AutoCAD design preferred.
• Demonstrated background working with multidisciplinary teams preferred.

Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

US: $120,000 - $150,000 (USD) + bonus programs + benefits.

Benefits and bonus information can be found at https://www.redcloudconsulting.com/careers

RedCloud requires employees have the legal ability to work in the country hired during their employment period. During onboarding, proof of eligibility to work in the applicable country will be requested. RedCloud does not provide visa sponsorship.

About Us

RedCloud Consulting is a global business and technology consulting firm supporting clients across North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and the Middle East. For more than two decades, RedCloud has partnered with organizations ranging from high-growth mid-market companies to global enterprises, helping them solve complex business and operational challenges—leveraging modern data platforms, artificial intelligence, and secure digital foundations to drive smarter decisions and scalable outcomes.

Anchored in a foundation of integrity-based consulting, RedCloud brings together senior-level experts who work side by side with client teams to design and implement durable, high-impact solutions. Our approach emphasizes trust, accountability, and long-term value—balancing stability, growth, and innovation to help organizations operate securely and confidently in an increasingly complex global environment.

RedCloud delivers a comprehensive range of services across its core practices: Data & AI, Delivery Excellence, Digital Solutions, Marketing & Sales, Privacy, Security, Data Center and Critical Infrastructure Security, and Strategy & Transformation. As our clients expand globally, so do we—providing consistent, expert support across regions while remaining agile, collaborative, and deeply invested in client success.

Recognized for both performance and culture, RedCloud has been named #1 Best Company to Work For in Washington (Mid-Sized Businesses) by Seattle Business Magazine, a “Fastest Growing Company” multiple times on the Inc. 500/5000 list, and recognized by Consulting Magazine as a Leader in Technology Consulting.