Physical Security Manager
Woven Planet
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Palo Alto • California • 🇺🇸 United States
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💰 $119,000 - $150,000 per year
Job Level
SeniorLead
About the role
- Support the development and implementation of physical security policies, procedures, and standards
- Assist in conducting security assessments, audits, and risk evaluations of facilities
- Coordinate day‑to‑day security operations across multiple sites
- Support GSOC activities, including monitoring, incident management, and reporting
- Assist with 24/7 security monitoring and alarm response coordination
- Maintain situational awareness through monitoring of security systems and threat intelligence
- Collaborate with internal teams to identify and mitigate security vulnerabilities
- Support incident response, investigations, and documentation
- Assist in vendor management, maintenance of security systems, and technology lifecycle planning
- Contribute to security awareness initiatives, training, and program documentation
- Apply and continually learn industry best practices in physical security and operations center management
Requirements
- 7-8+ years of relevant experience in physical security, GSOC operations, or facilities management
- Familiarity with international security regulations and compliance requirements in the US, UK, and Japan
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline is required; advanced degrees or certifications are a plus.
- Working knowledge of security systems, including access control, CCTV, alarm systems, and monitoring platforms
- Experience or familiarity with security operations center workflows, protocols, and technologies
- Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and critical‑thinking abilities
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Highly organized and detail‑oriented, with the ability to manage multiple priorities
- Ability to work in shift‑based or on‑call environments and respond quickly to urgent situations
- Demonstrated willingness to learn, grow, and adapt in the physical security field
- Experience supporting security for large corporate campuses, data centers, or high‑risk environments
- Familiarity with emerging technologies such as video analytics, AI‑enhanced monitoring, or access control modernization
Benefits
- Excellent health, wellness, dental and vision coverage
- A rewarding 401k program
- Flexible vacation policy
- Family planning and care benefits
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
physical securityGSOC operationssecurity assessmentsrisk evaluationssecurity systemsaccess controlCCTValarm systemsmonitoring platformssecurity operations center workflows
Soft skills
analytical abilitiesproblem-solvingcritical-thinkingcommunication skillsinterpersonal skillsorganizational skillsdetail-orientedability to manage multiple prioritiesadaptabilitywillingness to learn
Certifications
Bachelor’s degreeadvanced degreessecurity certifications