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QTS Data Centers

Senior Manager, Corporate Security Headquarters

QTS Data Centers, Ashburn, Virginia, United States, 22011

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Who We Are It’s pretty exciting to stand at a pivotal moment in time, leading QTS’s world-class data centers that support our customers’ most strategic growth initiatives. As AI and cloud drive the demand for increased speed, capacity, and capability, QTS has emerged as the global digital infrastructure leader, committed to connecting the world for good. Driven by purpose and fueled by a spirit of innovation, QTS designs, builds and operates some of the world’s most advanced, forward‑thinking data centers. QTS is a portfolio company of Blackstone.

Who You Are The Senior Manager, Corporate Security Headquarters (SM) will ensure the safety and security of QTS CEO(s), all Executive Staff members, and QTS personnel at HQ. The SM will work closely with CEO(s) staff to track meeting and travel schedules, manage third‑party Executive Protection (EP) agents, travel with the CEO(s) as required, and review security planning for all global QTS‑sponsored events.

What You Will Do

Management of the QTS Executive Protection program, coordinating with third‑party security resources, and managing the budget and scheduling of services

Working with QTS Intelligence functions to develop briefing packets for Executive travel, especially regarding domestic and international travel requirements

Provide threat briefings for Executive team members, including trends, guidance, and best practices

Create reports and prepare executive‑level presentations on the status of physical security operations

Liaise and engage directly with QTS HQ Executives from Finance, Legal, People Services, and other departments

Engage with Executive Protection teams from other private sector companies and government officials

Plan, organize and strategize goals and objectives cooperatively with security leadership

Assume 24/7/365 availability to respond appropriately to all requests for emergency and non‑emergency assistance in a professional manner

Evaluate and drive continuous improvement of contract EP agent operations through key performance indicators and collaborative improvement plans

Have knowledge and familiarization with all emergency response plans and evacuation procedures where CEO(s) and Executive Staff are working and traveling

Develop and maintain working relationships with Federal, State, and Local Law Enforcement as well as Fire and EMS

What You Need to Be Successful

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience

Ten or more years managing security operations and personnel

Seven or more years of Project Management experience

Seven or more years of experience in Executive Protection Services

Five or more years of experience working with security vendors and contractors

Must be able to travel between 25% and 50%

Preferred Qualifications

Certification from a reputable executive protection training academy

State and local license to carry concealed firearm

Current First Aid and CPR certifications

Proficiency in defensive tactics and advanced driving skills

Experience in military, law enforcement, or prior executive protection

High degree of situational awareness for recognizing and mitigating threats

Ability to perform advance planning, threat assessment, and risk management

High level of physical readiness

Must be able to pass a comprehensive background check, which may include a drug test, credit check, and criminal history review

Must be available for work during nights, weekends, and holidays, and willing to relocate for assignments

Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Proficient with Microsoft Office tools

Strong verbal and written communication skills in a professional work setting

Ability to use professional presentation skills for the most Senior Executives of the company

Experience with detailed report writing

Ability to engage and establish relationships and maintain working relationships with Federal, State, Local, and international Law Enforcement agencies, as well as Fire and EMS

Confidentiality in all meetings, conversations, and personnel matters

Perks (and these are just a few!)

Employer Paid Benefits

401(k) with Employer Match

QRest Sabbatical

Employee Stock Purchase

QTS scholarship for dependents

Eagle Club award trip eligibility

Paid volunteer days

Tuition assistance, parental leave and military leave assistance

Total Rewards

Competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; 401(k) retirement plan; flexible spending and HSA accounts; paid holidays; paid time off; paid volunteer days; employee assistance program; tuition assistance; parental leave; military leave assistance; QTS scholarship for dependents; wellness program; and other company benefits. This position is Bonus eligible.

May be eligible for equity.

Seniority Level Executive

Employment Type Full‑time

Job Function Finance and Sales

Industries IT Services and IT Consulting

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement We conform to all the laws, statutes, and regulations concerning equal employment opportunities and affirmative action. We strongly encourage women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply to all of our job openings. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, age, disability status, Genetic Information & Testing, Family & Medical Leave, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer or the government, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint or discrimination claim.

QTS is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e‑mail to talentacquisition@qtsdatacenters.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

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