Director, Physical Security

About the role

Vaxcyte is seeking a Director-level candidate to lead the Physical Security organization. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in physical security, with experience in developing, managing, and growing a high-performing team.

Responsibilities

• Develop and mature the physical security function at Vaxcyte, including access control and monitoring, executive protection, corporate physical security and ongoing monitoring of news and events which may impact Vaxcyte’s operations or employees.
• Enhance the security program, ensure regulatory compliance, optimize access and strengthen the enterprise security posture by implementing best in class, risk appropriate, security technologies, policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with stakeholders, including Vaxcyte executives, to develop security processes and implement protection for corporate locations, industry and corporate events, and personal residences.
• Develop and lead our Physical Security team in the identification, development and deployment of security technologies and processes.
• Deploy comprehensive visibility technologies and alerting processes throughout Vaxcyte’s global sites.
• Develop, communicate and implement executive protection for Vaxcyte’s leadership.
• Partner across the organization to maintain regulatory compliance for physical security across multiple countries and regions.
• Track industry trends and emerging technologies to ensure the program remains innovative and effective.
• Develop key results and performance metrics, communicating them on a regular basis to all level of Vaxcyte’s leadership.
• Responsible for the development, implementation and oversight of Vaxcyte Physical Security training, processes, procedures and requirements.
• Develop and manage a budget to support operational and capital requirements.
• Complete assessments and audits to measure the efficiency of Vaxcyte’s compliance and security, access control and related systems.
• Ability to understand and interpret laws and regulatory requirements related to information protection; develop and implement appropriate processes to achieve and maintain compliance and reduce risk.
• Responsible for Vaxcyte’s Workplace Violence Prevention Plan (WVPP).
• Occasional travel, including international, will be required.

Requirements

• BA/BS degree in a STEM, or other technical-related degree preferred and minimum 12 years’ physical security experience with at least 5 years of in-house security leadership and developing security programs.
• Minimum 5 years’ people-management experience.
• Strong, proactive communication skills.
• Expertise creating physical security site plans for corporate locations, manufacturing sites and personal residences.
• Knowledge of contemporary security technologies.
• Experience working local, state and federal law enforcement.
• Experience liaison with foreign law enforcement.
• Ability to provide risk-based guidance for corporate travel and events.
• Experience building and leading high-performance teams.
• Experience developing and complying with policies, standards and processes.
• Experience managing a global team in multiple time zones.
• Ability to influence and motivate cross-functional teams.
• Ability to develop multi-year plans, objectives and key results, key performance indicators and communicate all of the above to stakeholders at multiple levels.
• Ability to interact with company executives in a clear and concise manner, providing guidance and expertise in high-stress situations.
• Develop risk appropriate Emergency Operation and Action Plans (EOP and EAP).
• Assess the need for the development and establishment of a global security operations center (GSOC).
• Lead and manage a team of security analysts and operators to the operation of a GSOC.
• Provide guidance, mentorship, and support to team members, fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Oversee 24x7 monitoring of security systems, including CCTV, access control, intrusion detection and threat intelligence feeds.

Qualifications

• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP) certifications and/or advanced degree will be considered a plus.

Skills

• Strong leadership and management skills.
• Proven ability to develop and execute security strategies.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Knowledge of security technologies and regulations.
• Experience with security operations and incident response.

Benefits

Vaxcyte offers a competitive compensation package, including comprehensive benefits and an equity component. Salary range: $215,000 - $251,000 (SF Bay Area). Salary ranges for non-California locations may vary. Relocation assistance is available.

Pay

$215,000 - $251,000 (SF Bay Area)

Schedule

Onsite (minimum of 4 days per week) and 24x7 on-call support is required.