Physical Security Technology & Operations Senior Manager

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Physical Security Technologist Senior Manager leads the global strategy architecture operations and lifecycle management of enterprise physical security technologiesspanning access control video surveillance visitor management and advanced identity solutions. The role drives innovation (e.g. access controls systems AI analytics on video systems biometrics) oversees vendor governance and delivers outcomes through disciplined program management and cross-functional collaboration

Key Responsibilities

1) Strategy & Architecture

• Define and execute the global physical security technology strategy aligned to enterprise security objectives and risk posture.
• Own reference architecture and standards for access control VMS/NVR visitor management alarm/IDS intercom and identity technologies.
• Lead global deployments upgrades and lifecycle refreshes (badge readers controllers NVRs cameras VMS visitor systems).
• Run multi-site rollout programs with clear milestones budgets and resource plans; enforce intake via formal request/process tooling (e.g. ServiceNow RIT).
• Drive pilots/PoCs for emerging capabilities (AI video analytics facial recognition with privacy by design mobile/NFC credentials).

2) Technology Operations

• Establish and enforce SLAs for repair and restoration of physical security systems.
• Coordinate with vendors and internal teams for rapid troubleshooting and resolution.
• Maintain spare parts inventory and replacement strategy for critical components.
• Track and report MTTR (Mean Time to Repair) and recurring issue trends for continuous improvement.

• Oversee operational health patching and vulnerabilities for physical security systems; define SLAs and SLOs for uptime and MTTR.
• Implement backup/DR strategies for VMS/NVR and access control databases; design high-availability for critical facilities and secure labs/enclaves.
• Establish incident response runbooks integrating Facilities Security Operations Cybersecurity and local site teams.

Maintain strategic partnerships; ensure adherence to SLAs and rapid escalation paths.

3) Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement

• Ability to lead global teams manage vendors and collaborate across IT Facilities and Cybersecurity.
• Excellent stakeholder management and executive communication skills Partner with IT/CTO Cybersecurity Facilities/Real Estate Supply Chain Legal/Compliance and site leaders.
• Align stakeholders on contractual requirements and solution decisions (e.g. GCC for secure enclaves).
• Provide executive updates roadmaps and risk reports; communicate decisions crisply and actionably.

4) Innovation & Continuous Improvement

• Identify and evaluate emerging tech (cloud VMS edge AI privacy-preserving analytics frictionless access visitor experiences).
• Define measurable success criteria; scale solutions postpilot with robust governance and metrics.

Experience

• 12 years in physical security technology with at least 5 years in leadership roles managing global programs.
• Proven track record in designing implementing and managing enterprise-level physical security systems (e.g. CCURE Video Management Systems HID SEOS).
• Experience in integrating physical security with IT and cybersecurity frameworks.

Technical Expertise

• Deep knowledge of access control systems video surveillance (VMS) NVR architecture visitor management solutions biometrics and mobile credentials.
• Familiarity with encryption standards (AES-128) PKI and secure badge technologies.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelors in Science or related field; Masters preferred.
• Preferred Professional certifications: PSP CPP CISSP (or equivalent).

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