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Data Center Physical Security Lead
OperationsOn-site — Chennai, India
Published on 2026-11-06
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About this role
Lead the physical security program and daily security operations at assigned data center and critical infrastructure facilities. Oversee on-site security personnel, access and surveillance systems, risk assessments, incident response, compliance, vendors, and site security projects.
About the company
Vultr provides cloud compute, storage, and GPU infrastructure across global data centers. It serves developers and businesses deploying applications on flexible cloud resources.
The team
Security and Physical Security; partners closely with the Physical Security PMO.
Stack
Electronic Access Control (EAC)CCTV/Video Management Systems (VMS)Intrusion detectionAlarm monitoringBiometric access systemsLenelGenetecSoftware House
What you'll do
- Lead daily physical security operations and serve as the site's primary security contact.
- Oversee guard-force performance, security vendors, access control, visitor management, patrols, and monitoring.
- Conduct site risk assessments, walkthroughs, and inspections; track corrective actions through closure.
- Coordinate incident response, investigations, emergency procedures, and incident reporting.
- Support audits, compliance evidence, access reviews, and security documentation.
- Manage security technology maintenance and support system deployments and infrastructure projects.
- Oversee secure receipt, storage, tracking, and handling of equipment and media.
- Report security metrics, risks, incidents, and program improvements to stakeholders.
What we're looking for
- At least 5 years of physical security or related experience, including 2 years in a lead, supervisory, or program ownership role.
- Experience in a data center, critical infrastructure, technology, or high-compliance environment.
- Hands-on experience with access control, video surveillance, alarm systems, and other physical security technologies.
- Experience managing contract security personnel and vendors.
- Knowledge of risk assessment, vulnerability management, and defense-in-depth principles.
- Strong incident response, investigation, documentation, and communication skills.
- Experience supporting audits and compliance programs.
- Willingness to work flexible hours and participate in after-hours security escalations.
Nice to have
- Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent professional experience.
- CPP, PSP, PCI, CPO, or equivalent certification.
- Experience in hyperscale, colocation, cloud, data center, or other critical infrastructure security.
- Knowledge of SOC 2, ISO 27001, PCI DSS, or NIST frameworks.
- Training in First Aid/CPR/AED, de-escalation, incident command, ICS/NIMS, or emergency management.
Benefits
- Annual medical insurance stipend.
- Nine company-paid holidays.
- Generous leave policy and a paid one-month sabbatical every five years.
- Annual anniversary bonus.
- Professional development, internet, and fitness membership reimbursements.
- Company-paid Wellable subscription.