Physical Security Manager

The role

You will lead the development, management and execution of physical security for Palantir's US business, protecting people, facilities and assets. You will manage physical security personnel and act as the main contact for physical security across employees and internal teams.

What you will do

• Develop and maintain a physical security program that meets compliance and customer contract requirements
• Implement controls, processes and procedures, including technical implementation
• Interface with internal operations, security teams and security vendors
• Manage incident response to physical events, protecting employee and asset safety
• Advise operations teams and employees on physical security, policy and processes
• Provide domain expertise on protective controls, including contract personnel, fire and safety, and CCTV/access control
• Lead, manage and mentor physical security personnel
• Own projects independently and balance competing priorities

Required qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a physical security role leading physical security programs
• A degree in a relevant field (Risk Management, Physical Security, Emergency Management) or an equivalent accredited certification
• Eligibility and willingness to obtain a US Security Clearance
• Ability to travel up to 25% of the time
• Ability to communicate complex physical security concepts to diverse audiences, verbally and in writing
• Experience in high-security and/or technology environments with significant security, compliance and governance requirements
• Familiarity with one or more physical security specializations (e.g., incident response, guard force or vendor management, CCTV/access control, workplace safety, event security or executive protection
• Knowledge of modern adversary tactics, techniques and procedures

Nice to have

• PSP certification

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision insurance, with voluntary life insurance
• Automatic basic life, AD&D and disability insurance
• Commuter benefits
• Flexible paid time off, not accrual based
• 2 weeks paid time off at the end of each year (subject to team and business needs)
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Leave of absence program, including military service and medical events
• Paid leave for new parents and subsidized back-up care for all parents
• Fertility and family building benefits, including adoption, surrogacy and preservation
• New child expense stipend
• 401k plan

Before you apply

• Eligibility and willingness to obtain a US Security Clearance are required

About the company

Palantir builds software for data-driven decisions and operations, used by partners for purposes such as developing drugs, forecasting supply chain disruptions and locating missing children. The company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.