Director, Physical Security

Who We Are

Vultr is on a mission to make high-performance cloud infrastructure easy to use, affordable, and locally accessible for enterprises and AI innovators around the world.  With 32 global cloud data center locations, Vultr is trusted by hundreds of thousands of active customers across 185 countries for its flexible, scalable, global Cloud Compute, Cloud GPU, Bare Metal, and Cloud Storage solutions.  In December 2024 Vultr announced an equity financing at a $3.5 billion valuation.  Founded by David Aninowsky and self-funded for over a decade, Vultr has grown to become the world’s largest privately-held cloud infrastructure company.

Why Vultr

Simply put, Vultr is committed to providing businesses worldwide with the best price-to-performance of any cloud computing platform. Our global reach of data centers and strategic new partnerships provide the foundation to maximize the impact of our existing services, new product improvements, and releases, which in turn, is a catalyst for your own success. Vultr is taking flight, and this is your opportunity to leave your mark on the future of Cloud Infrastructure!

Vultr Cares

• A 100% remote work environment + a virtual company-wide get together

• 401(k) plan that matches 100% up to 4% with immediate vesting

• Professional Development Reimbursement of $2,500 each year

• 11 Holidays + Paid Time Off Accrual + Rollover Plan + take off your birthday!

• Commitment matters to Vultr! Increased PTO at 3 year anniversary + 1 month sabbatical at 5 year anniversary + Anniversary Bonus each year

• $500 first year remote office setup + $400 each year following for new equipment

• Monthly internet reimbursement up to $75

• Company paid Wellable app subscription

• $50 per month for a gym membership

Join Vultr

The Physical Security team is central to protecting Vultr's global infrastructure spanning 32+ datacenter locations. We're looking for a Director of Physical Security to establish and enforce enterprise-grade security controls across our colocation facilities worldwide, ensuring the protection of customer data and infrastructure assets. You'll own the strategic vision and operational execution of physical security across our global facilities, serving as the primary liaison between Vultr and colocation providers worldwide. This is a foundational leadership role where you'll enhance our security frameworks, drive vendor accountability, and create scalable processes that protect our infrastructure while meeting enterprise compliance requirements.

What to expect:

• Lead and scale Vultr's global physical security program, establishing strategic direction, enterprise policies, and operational frameworks across the datacenter portfolio
• Design and oversee vendor management strategy for colocation providers, defining security requirements, performance standards, incident protocols, and governance models that ensure accountability
• Direct facility security assessment programs including on-site inspections, control validation, and gap remediation across global locations
• Establish visitor access management frameworks, defining approval workflows, risk assessment methodologies, and escalation procedures aligned with enterprise security standards
• Define the shared responsibility model between Vultr and facility providers, ensuring clear accountability for security controls and coordinated incident response
• Build standardized facility evaluation processes for site selection, provider onboarding, and continuous compliance validation
• Request and analyze evidence from colocation providers to validate security posture, including surveillance data, access records, incident documentation, and compliance certifications
• Present security posture and program strategy to enterprise customers, auditors, and executive stakeholders
• Establish physical security governance frameworks including policies, standards, and compliance documentation that meet enterprise audit requirements
• Coordinate incident response between Vultr operations and facility security teams with defined escalation procedures
• Implement access control coordination processes integrating facility provider systems with Vultr authorization workflows

Our ideal candidate will have: 

• 10+ years experience in physical security with at least 3 years in datacenter or critical infrastructure environments
• Proven track record securing enterprise or government facilities with strict compliance and audit requirements
• Strong background in security compliance frameworks (SOC 2, ISO 27001, PCI-DSS, HIPAA, NIST 800-53, FedRAMP)
• Experience managing security operations in colocation or multi-tenant facility environments
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate with third-party vendors and facility providers on shared security responsibilities
• Knowledge of access control systems, biometric authentication, surveillance technologies, and environmental monitoring
• Experience with incident response, emergency procedures, and business continuity planning
• Understanding of Tier 3+ datacenter specifications and infrastructure availability requirements
• Ability to manage global operations across multiple time zones with 24/7 security requirements
• Strong program management skills with ability to execute inspection schedules and drive remediation across multiple sites
• Excellent communication and presentation skills for vendor management, enterprise customer interactions, and executive reporting
• Industry certifications such as CPP, PSP, CISSP, or CISM required
• Experience presenting security posture to enterprise customers, government auditors, and compliance assessors

Compensation

$160,000 - $190,000

This salary can vary based on location, years of experience, background and skill set.

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