Physical Security Design Technical Project Manager (US-Based)

Overview

The Physical Security Design TPM serves as the bridge between security design engineering, project delivery, and client stakeholders. This role owns the end-to-end coordination of physical security design efforts, including scope definition, design reviews, documentation governance, schedule management, and issue resolution.

Responsibilities

• Lead physical security design projects from concept through issued-for-construction (IFC) deliverables, ensuring alignment with client requirements, standards, and operational needs.
• Serve as the primary technical point of contact for clients, vendors, and internal teams for physical security design scope and decisions.
• Manage design schedules, milestones, dependencies, and risks across multiple concurrent security projects.
• Provide technical oversight and review of design deliverables, including drawings, specifications, narratives, OPRs, and bills of materials, to ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance with standards.
• Cook up and facilitate design reviews, stakeholder working sessions, and issue resolution meetings.
• Translate client requirements into clear design direction for engineers, integrators, and drafting teams.
• Ensure security system designs are scalable, maintainable, and cost-effective, incorporating lessons learned and best practices.
• Collaborate closely with construction managers, system integrators, IT teams, and facilities stakeholders to support successful downstream implementation.
• Track and manage design changes, RFIs, and design-related risks throughout the project lifecycle.
• Stay current on physical security technologies, low-voltage systems standards, and industry trends to inform design decisions and client recommendations.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Bachelor’s degree in Security Management, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in physical security system design for large facilities such as data centers.
• Proficiency in designing electronic access control systems, video surveillance, and intrusion detection systems.
• Strong understanding of security principles, risk management, and mitigation strategies.
• Familiarity with large security systems commonly used by leading technology companies.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, with keen attention to detail.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
• Experience with AutoCAD design preferred.
• Demonstrated background working with multidisciplinary teams preferred.

Pay

Compensation range for this position is $112,500 - $145,000/year DOE. Benefits and bonus information can be found at https://www.redcloudconsulting.com/careers.

About Us

Anchored in a foundation of integrity-based consulting, RedCloud brings together senior-level experts who work side by side with client teams to design and implement durable, high-impact solutions. Our approach emphasizes trust, accountability, and long-term value—balancing stability, growth, and innovation to help organizations operate securely and confidently in an increasingly complex global environment. RedCloud delivers a comprehensive range of services across its core practices: Data & AI, Delivery Excellence, Digital Solutions, Marketing & Sales, Privacy, Security, Data Center and Critical Infrastructure Security, and Strategy & Transformation. As our clients expand globally, so do we—providing consistent, expert support across regions while remaining agile, collaborative, and deeply invested in client success. Recognized for both performance and culture, RedCloud has been named #1 Best Company to Work For in Washington (Mid-Sized Businesses) by Seattle Business Magazine, a “Fastest Growing Company” multiple times on the Inc. 500/5000 list, and recognized by Consulting Magazine as a Leader in Technology Consulting. Visit http://www.redcloudconsulting.com/ for more info.