Physical Security Manager

Palantir Technologies•Palo Alto, CA

About The Position

Palantir is seeking a highly autonomous Physical Security Manager to develop, manage, and execute physical security outcomes supporting its U.S. business, including protection at facilities and events. The role leads physical security and compliance across a diverse range of security and safety requirements, protecting employees, facilities, assets, and sensitive customer data. The manager will maintain and report on a first-class physical security capability and work closely with internal development, implementation, operations, and security teams, as well as security vendors. The role also directly leads, manages, and mentors physical security personnel, setting performance standards and developing future leaders. The position requires a self-starting, collaborative, motivated professional who can work independently, solve problems, and adapt to new challenges. The ideal candidate brings operational security expertise, integrity, strong communication skills, and a commitment to protecting people and facilities against threats. Travel may be required up to 25% of the time.

Requirements

At least 5 years of experience in a physical security role leading physical security programs.
A degree in a relevant field such as Risk Management, Physical Security, or Emergency Management, or an equivalent accredited certification.
Eligibility and willingness to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance.
Ability to travel up to 25% of the time.
Ability to communicate complex physical security concepts effectively, verbally and in writing, to diverse audiences.
Experience in high-security and/or technology industry environments with significant security, compliance, and governance requirements.
Exposure to various physical security fields, with deep familiarity and conceptual understanding in one or more areas of specialization.
Comprehensive knowledge of modern adversary tactics, techniques, and procedures, and motivation to creatively counter them.

Nice To Haves

Physical Security Professional (PSP) certification preferred.
Specialization in one or more areas such as incident response/investigation, guard force/vendor management, CCTV/access control, workplace safety, event security, or executive protection.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary point of contact for physical security among employees, internal security teams, and internal Palantir operational teams.
Design, plan, and implement controls to safeguard people and customer data in highly sensitive environments.
Lead, manage, and mentor physical security personnel; maintain clear performance standards and develop future physical security leaders.
Develop and maintain a physical security program that meets compliance and security requirements specified in customer contracts.
Technically implement physical security controls, processes, and procedures.
Coordinate with internal operations, security teams, and security vendors to support business and security objectives and provide a safe, secure working environment with consistent, high-quality service to employees, customers, and visitors.
Independently own projects while balancing competing priorities.
Manage responses to physical security incidents, ensuring employee and asset safety while minimizing operational impact.
Advise operations teams and employees on physical security policies, processes, and trends.
Provide physical security expertise on protective controls, including contract personnel, fire and safety, and CCTV/access control.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and eligible dependents.
Voluntary life insurance, and basic life, AD&D, and disability insurance coverage.
Commuter benefits.
Take-what-you-need paid time off, not accrual based.
Two weeks of paid time off built into the end of each year, subject to team and business needs.
Ten paid holidays throughout the calendar year.
Supportive leave-of-absence program, including time off for military service and medical events.
Paid leave for new parents and subsidized backup care for all parents.
Fertility and family-building benefits, including adoption, surrogacy, and preservation support.
Stipend to help with expenses that come with a new child.
401(k) plan enrollment.
Potential restricted stock units, sign-on bonus, and other future incentives as part of total compensation.