Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. 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. They are seeking a Principal Technical Program Manager to lead complex programs focused on the physical security of global data center infrastructure, defining strategy, driving execution, and ensuring resilience of security systems.
Responsibilities
- Define and own the roadmap for data center physical security programs, including access control, surveillance, intrusion detection, and perimeter protection
- Translate business and security objectives into executable program plans with measurable outcomes
- Lead global initiatives spanning new builds, retrofits, and operational enhancements
- Drive end-to-end program execution across design, procurement, deployment, and operations
- Manage dependencies across engineering, construction, compliance, and vendor teams
- Ensure programs are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned with risk posture
- Partner with security engineers to define scalable, standardized physical security architectures
- Establish global design standards for systems such as CCTV, badge access, biometrics, and monitoring platforms
- Continuously evaluate emerging technologies and integrate improvements
- Identify, assess, and mitigate physical security risks across data center environments
- Ensure compliance with industry standards (e.g., ISO 27001, SOC 2, NIST frameworks)
- Lead audits, incident reviews, and corrective action programs
- Collaborate with executive leadership, regional operations, legal, and compliance teams
- Communicate program status, risks, and tradeoffs clearly to technical and non-technical audiences
- Influence decision-making across organizational boundaries
- Manage relationships with security vendors, integrators, and consultants
- Oversee RFP processes, vendor selection, and performance management
- Drive cost efficiency without compromising security posture
Skills
- 10+ years of experience in technical program management, security engineering, or infrastructure delivery
- Proven experience managing large-scale physical security programs in data centers, critical infrastructure, or similar environments
- Deep understanding of physical security systems (access control, video surveillance, intrusion detection, perimeter defense)
- Strong program management skills, including planning, risk management, and cross-functional coordination
- Experience working with global teams and complex stakeholder environments
- Excellent communication and executive presentation skills
- Experience in hyperscale or colocation data center environments
- Familiarity with regulatory and compliance frameworks (ISO, SOC, NIST, etc.)
- Background in construction, facilities engineering, or critical infrastructure
- Certifications such as PMP, PgMP, CISSP, or PSP (Physical Security Professional)
- Experience integrating physical security with cybersecurity systems
Benefits
- 100% company-paid insurance premiums for employee medical, dental and vision plans.
- 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
- Increased PTO at 3 year and 10 year anniversary + 1 month paid sabbatical every 5 years + Anniversary Bonus each year
- $500 stipend for remote office setup in first year + $400 each following year
- Internet reimbursement up to $75 per month
- Gym membership reimbursement up to $50 per month
- Company paid Wellable subscription
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