Director of Global Security

Who We Are

Verkada is transforming how organizations protect their people and places with an integrated, privacy-sensitive AI-powered platform that includes solutions for video security, access control, air quality sensors, alarms, intercoms, and visitor management.

We’ve got serious momentum in the market: more than 30,000 customers (including 100+ of the Fortune 500), a $5.8B valuation, more than $1 billion in annualized bookings, and backing from CapitalG, Sequoia Capital, General Catalyst, Felicis Ventures, Next47 and more. Physical AI is one of the most consequential technology shifts of our time, and Verkada is at the center of it.

You can look at all kinds of communities to see our platform’s impact in the world. It's the retailer that uses our agentic AI to deter theft before it happens. The warehouse that uses AI-powered alerts to make sure its team is protected on the floor with proper PPE. The school that’s alerted to a threat in real-time and triggers a lockdown in seconds, not minutes. We’re rapidly scaling this impact: today, more than 2 million Verkada devices are deployed across 170+ countries.

About the Role

We’re looking for a seasoned leader for Verkada’s global security team and function. You'll report to the General Counsel, work with leaders across the organization on all elements of global security, including physical security, insider threats, threat intelligence, supply chain security, and executive protection. You will also lead a recently-built rockstar team of four security professionals who are excited to work with you to take Verkada’s global security programs to the next level. Plus, all of Verkada’s market-leading technology will be at your disposal to leverage in your global physical security program. If you enjoy building from the ground up, this role is for you!

We are committed to a thriving in-office culture, so we expect this role to be onsite in our office in San Mateo, CA.

What You’ll Do

• Lead a global physical security program that identifies and addresses all physical security threats to Verkada personnel and facilities.
• Oversee all physical security systems and partner with the Facilities and Construction & Planning teams to install and maintain physical security systems globally.
• Manage all aspects of external and internal security threat assessments, including but not limited to the prevention, investigation, and prosecution of the theft and unauthorized access to and disclosure of the company's intellectual property and confidential information.
• Drive supply chain security across Verkada’s ever-growing and worldwide product portfolio.
• Enable and document global security program compliance by implementing and maintaining physical security program SOPs, programs, and policies and by conducting regular workplace training to ensure compliance.
• Lead a team of security professionals, empowering them to drive a wide array of security initiatives.
• Provide strategic direction on evolving global security and safety issues.
• Work with executives as needed on physical security protection plans.
• Partner with Legal and People leads to conduct certain internal investigations as needed.
• Manage vendors as needed for threat assessments, guard deployment.
• Collaborate with product and engineering leaders to provide feedback on new and existing tools.

What You Bring

• 10+ years operational experience in global security planning and operational execution in corporate environments with exposure to international locations.
• 3+ years of experience successfully managing a team.
• Deep experience and expertise in physical security and risk assessment methodologies, including global threat assessments of geographies, geopolitical risks, physical locations, and personnel.
• Deep experience and expertise in assessing and preventing internal and external security threats, including but not limited to the prevention, investigation, and prosecution of the theft and unauthorized access to and disclosure of the company's intellectual property and confidential information.
• Familiarity with technical forensic investigations of the theft and unauthorized access to and disclosure of the company's intellectual property and confidential information, and technical measures to mitigate against such risks.
• Experience building a physical security program from the ground up.
• Established history of cross functional partnership with: Legal, Real Estate, C-Suite, People / HR, Finance, Info Security.
• Experience writing a custom business continuity plan + disaster recovery plan.
• Experience creating security plans for executive travel.
• Working knowledge of Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) regulatory requirements.
• Bachelor's degree in business management, law enforcement or other.
• Knowledge of global corporate security standards, policies, metrics.
• Experience in guard deployment and supplier selection / vendor management.
• Excellent planning and project management skills.

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 supportPaid 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

Additional Information

• You must be independently authorized to work in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this role, at this time.

Annual Pay Range

At Verkada, we want to attract and retain the best employees, and compensate them in a way that appropriately and fairly values their individual contribution to the company. With that in mind, we carefully consider a number of factors to determine the appropriate starting pay for an employee, including their primary work location and an assessment of a candidate's skills and experience, as well as market demands and internal parity. A Verkada employee may be eligible for additional forms of compensation, depending on their role, including sales incentives, discretionary bonuses, and/or equity in the company in the form of restricted stock units (RSUs)

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

$225,000—$265,000 USD

Verkada Is An Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

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