Verkada is a leader in cloud-based B2B physical security. Verkada offers six product lines — video security cameras, access control, environmental sensors, alarms, workplace and intercoms — integrated with a single cloud-based software platform.
Designed with simplicity and scalability in mind, Verkada gives organizations the real-time insight to know what could impact the safety and comfort of people throughout their physical environment, while empowering them to take immediate action to minimize security risks, workplace frustrations and costly inefficiencies.
Founded in 2016 with more than $460M in funding raised to date, Verkada has expanded rapidly with 15 offices across three continents, 2,100+ full-time employees and 28,000+ customers across 70+ countries.
Who You Are
Are you an expert in physical security with a proven track record of building and leading world-class security programs? If so, this role is for you. We're seeking an exceptional Global Physical Security Senior Manager to join Verkada's Security team. This role will be instrumental in safeguarding our employees, assets, and facilities worldwide while building and maintaining best-in-class security operations. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in physical security, combining strategic program development with hands-on operational leadership. If you thrive on building programs from the ground up 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
- Provide strategic guidance and technical expertise across the organization as the leading subject matter expert in physical security operations
- Design and implement a comprehensive global physical security program, including Guard Force Management, Emergency Response Team (ERT), and Security Operations Center (SOC) functions to safeguard employees, assets, and facilities
- Develop and oversee critical security programs including executive protection, event security, travel risk management, and supply chain security initiatives
- Conduct regular security audits and risk assessments to identify vulnerabilities, implementing mitigation strategies and maintaining compliance with industry standards
- Manage and evaluate third-party security providers through service level agreements, quarterly business reviews, and key performance indicators
- Establish and maintain security documentation including standard operating procedures, training materials, incident response playbooks, and crisis management protocols
- Create and implement employee security awareness programs to foster a strong security culture across regional offices
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams on business continuity, crisis management, and EHS initiatives to ensure comprehensive emergency response readiness
- Drive technological innovation in security systems and provide product feedback to engineering teams for continuous improvement
- Lead regular emergency response drills and maintain crisis management plans to ensure organizational readiness
What You’ll Need
- 10+ years experience running security programs, with at least 6+ years in a global enterprise security leadership role
- Demonstrated experience building comprehensive security programs from the ground up
- Proven expertise in guard force contract management and vendor relationships
- Strong executive presence with experience presenting to and collaborating with C-level leadership
- Track record of developing and sharing security best practices with internal and external stakeholders
- Prior law enforcement or military background preferred
- Active participation in professional security organizations such as ASIS or SVSG
- Professional security certifications (e.g., PSP, CPP) strongly desired
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
Annual Pay Range
Below is the annual on-target earnings (OTE) range for full-time employees for this position, comprised of base compensation and commissions (if applicable).
Estimated Annual Pay Range
$175,000—$205,000 USD
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.
Your application will be handled in accordance with our Candidate Privacy Policy.
What the Team is Saying
What We Do
Verkada is the world’s largest cloud-based B2B physical security platform, offering a seamless blend of tech and safety. With six product lines — video security cameras, access control, environmental sensors, alarms, workplace systems, and intercoms — all integrated on one cloud platform, Verkada is designed for simplicity and scalability. Our real-time insights help organizations keep their spaces safe and comfortable while taking swift action to minimize security risks, workplace hassles, and costly inefficiencies.
Founded in 2016 and backed by over $460M in funding, we’ve grown fast, with 16 offices spread across four continents, 2,000+ employees, and 26,000+ customers in 85+ countries — including 82 of the Fortune 500.
Created by Stanford computer scientists and security experts, alongside Cisco Meraki’s co-founder and COO Hans Robertson, Verkada calls San Mateo, CA home. We also have offices in Salt Lake City, Tampa, Phoenix, Austin, London, Sydney, Taiwan, New York, Philadelphia, Toronto, Mexico City, Seattle, Tokyo, and Korea.
Why Work With Us
Verkada’s products start with safety – video security cameras, door-based access control and alarms, and extend to operations, environmental sensors, visitor and mailroom management.
All of our products can be accessed within one cloud ecosystem, bringing the intuitive and easy-to-use nature of consumer security products to the levels of scale
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