Director of Physical Security & Compliance
About The Position
Crusoe is expanding our hyperscale AI and high-performance computing (HPC) data center footprint across the U.S. and internationally. As we scale, physical security and compliance are foundational to ensuring the safety of our people, the protection of our assets, and the trust of our customers. The Director of Physical Security & Compliance is responsible for establishing, governing, and operating all physical security programs and compliance frameworks across Crusoe’s global data center portfolio. This leader will shape enterprise strategy, oversee security technology architecture, manage guard force and access operations, lead audit readiness, drive emergency response programs, and ensure the resiliency of our 50–400 MW hyperscale facilities. This is a mission-critical leadership role that partners closely with Construction, Facility Operations, Legal, Compliance, Security Engineering, and Executive Leadership to build a world-class security posture that supports Crusoe’s growth and operational excellence.
Requirements
- 10+ years in physical security or mission-critical infrastructure.
- Experience designing or scaling enterprise security systems across multi-site environments.
- Strong understanding of SOC 2, ISO 27001, NIST, and related frameworks.
- Background managing guard operations, access control, and incident response.
- Ability to lead programs from zero-to-one and influence senior stakeholders.
Nice To Haves
- experience in data centers or hyperscale cloud, CPP/PSP certifications, and SOC/SOC-operations buildout experience.
Responsibilities
- Build Crusoe’s global physical security strategy and standards for hyperscale AI data centers.
- Lead enterprise security technologies (ACS, VSS, IDS, SOC) and ensure resiliency at scale.
- Drive compliance programs across SOC 2, ISO 27001, NIST, and customer requirements.
- Oversee guard force operations, access control, and investigations.
- Develop emergency response programs and lead incident management.
- Partner across Construction, Ops, and Security Engineering to embed security into every new build.
- Grow and lead a high-performing security and compliance team.
Benefits
- Industry competitive pay
- Restricted Stock Units in a fast growing, well-funded technology company
- Health insurance package options that include HDHP and PPO, vision, and dental for you and your dependents
- Employer contributions to HSA accounts
- Paid Parental Leave
- Paid life insurance, short-term and long-term disability
- Teladoc
- 401(k) with a 100% match up to 4% of salary
- Generous paid time off and holiday schedule
- Cell phone reimbursement
- Tuition reimbursement
- Subscription to the Calm app
- MetLife Legal
- Company paid commuter benefit; $300 per month
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
