Global Physical Security Associate/Manager

About the Role

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 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 Bring

• 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 fostering a workplace environment that prioritizes the holistic health and wellbeing of our employees and their families by offering comprehensive wellness perks, benefits, and resources. 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 at least one plan and 80% for family premiums under all plans
• Nationwide medical, vision and dental coverage
• Health Saving Account (HSA) with annual employer contributions 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
• Fertility Stipend
• Wellness/fitness benefits
• Healthy lunches provided daily
• Commuter benefits

Additional Information

• You must be independently authorized to work in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this role, at this time.