Data Center Construction Security Program Manager

TL;DR

Data Center Construction Security Program Manager (Physical Security): Developing and continuously improving physical security requirements across hirify.global’s global data center construction projects with an accent on embedding security into contract language, design controls, and operational workflows. Focus on conducting security risk assessments, leading incident response and root cause analyses during construction phases, and scaling security program performance across multiple concurrent sites.

Location: Livingston, NJ / New York, NY / Sunnyvale, CA / San Francisco, CA / Bellevue, WA

Salary: $122,000–$163,000 (base salary range)

Company

hirify.global provides cloud infrastructure and tools for building and scaling AI.

What you will do

• Develop, implement, and continuously improve the data center construction physical security program for active and planned global projects.
• Support construction teams through concept, planning, contract negotiation, build, commissioning, and turnover to ensure security requirements are embedded and executed.
• Perform physical security risk assessments and due diligence for construction sites, and translate requirements into construction contracts and subcontractor scopes of work.
• Conduct site visits and in-person inspections to validate compliance with hirify.global security standards and identify emerging risks.
• Oversee quality of security program implementation during construction, including incident investigations, CAPA plans, security plans, and security performance metrics.
• Lead cross-functional collaboration for security events during construction, including incident response and root cause analyses; monitor and report program performance.

Requirements

• 4+ years of experience managing physical security programs in data center, construction, or critical infrastructure environments, with exposure to construction project lifecycles.
• Proven ability to conduct physical security risk assessments and due diligence for active construction and greenfield development sites.
• Knowledge of physical security controls and systems (access control, CCTV, intrusion detection) and how they apply in construction environments.
• Experience with physical security compliance frameworks (e.g., ISO 27001, SOC 2, NIST) and translating framework requirements into construction security standards and contract language.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent construction projects across geographies and balance tactical site support with program management responsibilities.
• Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 50% to support active construction projects.

Nice to have

• Relevant certifications: PSP, CPP, OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety, or equivalent construction security experience.

Culture & Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance fully paid by hirify.global.
• 401(k) with generous employer match, flexible PTO, and paid parental leave.
• Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account.
• Tuition reimbursement, Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP), and mental wellness benefits via Spring Health.
• Family-forming support via Carrot and childcare support via Kinside.
• Company-paid life insurance plus short- and long-term disability insurance.

Hiring process

• Interviews and evaluation of experience managing physical security programs and construction lifecycle integration.
• Assessment of cross-functional collaboration and ability to support multiple concurrent projects.
• Discussion of travel expectations and security program responsibilities during construction phases.