Physical Security Systems Manager - New York, NY

VetJobs; New York (NY); On-site; USD 140,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

Colgate-Palmolive is seeking a highly experienced Physical Security Systems Manager to own and lead the Physical Security Technology portfolio. Based out of Piscataway, NJ, the role oversees enterprise-level systems, defines policy, and partners with Global IT and Engineering.

The candidate will drive future-state architecture, manage vendors, and lead internal security teams and contractors. A BS in a related field and 10+ years in security tech programs are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in physical security enterprise level global security technology programs with at least five years of strategic planning and leading enterprise-level infrastructure across distributed regions.
• Team Leadership: Proven record of leading and managing internal security teams, field technicians, and third‑party systems integrators/vendors.
• Enterprise Architecture: Deep knowledge of unified Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) platforms, cloud‑hybrid deployment models, and SaaS/Premises physical security hardware.

Responsibilities

• Ownership: Defines roadmap, policy, and operational authority over the Security Technology Portfolio.
• Strategic Direction: Shapes future-state architecture and evaluates emerging tech.
• Governance: Serves as technical liaison to Global IT and Global Engineering.
• Lifecycle & Vendor Mgmt: Escalation point for R&D integrations and major upgrades.
• Team Governance: Directs work for Security Technology Specialist and contractors.

Skills

Team Leadership

PSIM Knowledge

Enterprise Architecture

Cloud-Hybrid Deployments

SaaS & On-Premises HW

Budgeting & SLA Management

Regulatory Compliance

API Integrations

Networking & Cybersecurity

Technical Documentation

Education

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field

Tools

Active Directory

HRIS

Building Management Systems

TCP/IP Networking

PKI Certificates (TLS/SSL)

Job description

Job Description

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Unless specifically stated otherwise, this role is "On-Site" at the location detailed in the job post.

Who We Are

Colgate-Palmolive Company is a global consumer products company operating in over 200 countries specializing in Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care, Skin Care, and Pet Nutrition. Our products are trusted in more households than any other brand in the world, making us a household name!

Join Colgate-Palmolive, a caring, innovative growth company reimagining a healthier future for people, their pets, and our planet. Guided by our core values—Caring, Inclusive, and Courageous—we foster a culture that inspires our people to achieve common goals. Together, let's build a brighter, healthier future for all.

Colgate Palmolive Global Security Organization is seeking a highly skilled Physical Security Systems Manager to own and lead the Physical Security Technology portfolio. The right candidate should be a strategic thinker with a collaborative and operational mindset, highly self‑motivated, able to proactively identify and solve problems, and promote continuous development to protect against evolving threat landscape.

This position is based out of the Piscataway, NJ location. Work visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

What you'll do

The Physical Security Systems Manager is critical for leading and maintaining the efficient, secure, and reliable operation of enterprise level systems.

• Ownership: Assumes full ownership of the Physical Security Technology Portfolio's operations and strategic direction. They define the roadmap, establish technical policy, and hold direct operational authority over the Specialist and third‑party contractors.
• Strategic Direction: Drives the future‑state architecture, evaluates emerging technologies, and aligns the global portfolio with broader corporate and InfoSec requirements.
• High‑Level Governance: Serves as the primary technical liaison to cross‑functional enterprise teams like Global Information Technology (GIT) and Global Engineering.
• Lifecycle & Vendor Management: Acts as the primary escalation point for system vendors regarding R&D integrations, complex connectivity issues, and critical global system upgrades.
• Team Governance: Directs the workload and sets priorities for the Security Technology Specialist and two third‑party contractors.

Minimum Education Required

Bachelors

Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in the administration of physical security enterprise level global security technology programs with at least five years of strategic planning and leading enterprise-level infrastructure across distributed regions.
• Team Leadership: Proven record of leading and managing internal security teams, field technicians, and third‑party systems integrators/vendors.
• Enterprise Architecture: Deep knowledge of unified Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) platforms, cloud‑hybrid deployment models, and SaaS/Premises physical security hardware.

Preferred Qualifications

• Budgeting & SLA Management: Experience managing multi‑million‑dollar CAPEX/OPEX budgets, drafting RFPs, negotiating vendor SLAs, and maintaining maintenance contracts.
• Compliance & Regulatory Frameworks: Working knowledge of regional compliance standards (e.g., SOC 2 Type II, ISO 27001, CMMC, NERC‑CIP, HIPAA, GDPR, or OSHA requirements).
• Integrations & APIs: Hands‑on experience integrating physical security systems with enterprise platforms (Active Directory, HR Information Systems, and building Management Systems).
• Network & Cybersecurity Protocols: Strong grounding in TCP/IP, VLAN segmentation, TLS/SSL encryption, PKI certificates, and cyber‑hardening of edge devices (cameras, door controllers, IoT).
• Communications: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong documentation skills and attention to detail.

CPP (Certified Protection Professional)

PSP (Physical Security Professional) – ASIS International

CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional) – ISC2 (Highly valued for enterprise cyber-physical integration)

Compensation And Benefits

Salary Range $140,000.00 - $175,000.00 USD

Pay is determined based on experience, qualifications, and location. Salaried employees may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, profit‑sharing, and long‑term incentives for Executive‑level roles.

City

New York

State

New York

Job Category

Security

Job Code

Operations_ Specialist

Affiliate Sponsor

Colgate-Palmolive

Salary Range

>$100,000