Who You Are
Are you passionate about physical security and eager to develop your expertise in building and supporting world-class security programs? If so, this role is for you. We're seeking a motivated Physical Security Manager to join Verkada's Global Security team. This role will play a key part in supporting the safeguarding of our employees, assets, and facilities worldwide while helping to maintain best-in-class security operations.
The ideal candidate will bring foundational knowledge in physical security, with enthusiasm for learning strategic program development and gaining hands-on operational experience. If you're excited about contributing to security programs and driving innovation in security operations, we want you! We believe in fostering a culture of security excellence through direct, in-person collaboration, which is why this role is based at our headquarters in San Mateo, CA.
What You’ll Be Expected To Do
- Support the development and implementation of physical security policies and procedures
- Assist in conducting security assessments and audits of facilities
- Help coordinate security operations across multiple locations
- Support GSOC (Global Security Operations Center) activities including monitoring, incident management, and reporting
- Assist with 24/7 security monitoring and alarm response coordination
- Help maintain situational awareness through security system monitoring and threat intelligence
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and address security vulnerabilities
- Support incident response and investigation activities
- Assist in vendor management and security system maintenance
- Contribute to security awareness training and documentation
- Learn and apply industry best practices in physical security and operations center management
What You’ll Need
- 3-5+ years of experience in physical security, GSOC operations, facilities management, or related field
- Basic understanding of security systems (access control, CCTV, alarms, monitoring platforms)
- Experience or familiarity with security operations center environments and procedures
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
- Ability to work in shift-based environments and respond to time-sensitive situations
- Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
- Willingness to learn and grow in the physical security field
US Employee Benefits
Verkada is committed to investing in the holistic health and wellbeing of all employees and their families. Our benefits and perks programs include, but are not limited to:
- Healthcare programs that can be tailored to meet the personal health and financial well-being needs - Premiums are 100% covered for the employee under most plans and 80% for family premiums
- Nationwide medical, vision and dental coverage
- Health Saving Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) with tax saving options
- Expanded mental health support
- Paid parental leave policy & fertility benefits
- Time off to relax and recharge through our paid holidays, firmwide extended holidays, flexible PTO and personal sick time
- Professional development stipend
- Wellness/fitness benefits
- Healthy lunches and dinners provided daily
Pay Disclosure
At Verkada, we want to attract and retain the best employees, and compensate them in a way that appropriately and fairly values their individual contribution to the company. With that in mind, we carefully consider a number of factors to determine the appropriate starting pay for an employee, including their primary work location and an assessment of a candidate’s skills and experience, as well as market demands and internal parity. This estimate can vary based on the factors described above, so the actual starting base pay may be above or below this range. Base pay is also just one component of Verkada’s total rewards package. A Verkada employee may be eligible for additional forms of compensation, depending on their role, including sales incentives, discretionary bonuses, and/or equity in the company in the form of Restricted Stock Units (RSUs).
Annual Pay Range
At Verkada, we want to attract and retain the best employees, and compensate them in a way that appropriately and fairly values their individual contribution to the company. With that in mind, we carefully consider a number of factors to determine the appropriate starting pay for an employee, including their primary work location and an assessment of a candidate's skills and experience, as well as market demands and internal parity. A Verkada employee may be eligible for additional forms of compensation, depending on their role, including sales incentives, discretionary bonuses, and/or equity in the company in the form of restricted stock units (RSUs)
Below is the annual on-target earnings (OTE) range for full-time employees for this position, comprised of base compensation and commissions (if applicable).
As an equal opportunity employer, Verkada is committed to providing employment opportunities to all individuals. All applicants for positions at Verkada will be treated without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.
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