Tract Capital Management, LP
Vice President, Data Center Security Operations - North America
Tract Capital Management, LP, Denver, Colorado, United States, 80285
Vice President, Data Center Security Operations - North America
This position can be located in Alexandria, VA, Denver, CO, Austin, TX, Reno, NV, Seattle, WA (Mercer Island), and remote candidates will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Fleet Data Centers designs, builds and operates mega-scale data center campuses. Fleet provides its customers flexibility and predictability to meet their upside demand forecasts, addressing a key need in the market as traditional leased models are struggling to keep pace with the demand for new Cloud and AI infrastructure. Fleet is led by a team of industry veterans that have already made a lasting imprint on the evolution of global digital infrastructure and are committed and uniquely capable of upleveling data center development scale and operations in the face of rising demand. Fleet is well positioned to bring in-house design, engineering and operational capabilities to collaborate with customers on tailored solutions for campuses of 500MW+. This unique model enables Fleet to provide the world’s largest and most sophisticated customers a seamless extension of their own data center fleets with constant access to design innovation. Fleet is headquartered in Denver, Colorado, with satellite offices in Seattle, WA and Arlington, VA. As Fleet’s
Vice President of Data Center Security Operations – North America
, you will be responsible for building and leading all facets of data center security operations: lead and scale security operations across all data center campuses. This role will own security strategy and vendor service oversight for physical security, access control, monitoring, and third party security providers. The VP will build a secure, compliant, and resilient environment. This protects assets, people, and customer workloads. The role partners with operations, facilities, engineering, construction, procurement, and compliance teams to integrate security across the full data center lifecycle. This role reports to the SVP, Chief Security Officer and works closely with Data Center Operations, Facilities, Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Compliance, Finance, and Customer Success. External partners include security vendors, contractors, auditors, regulators, and emergency agencies. Key Responsibilities Define and own the enterprise wide security operations strategy for all data center sites. This includes physical security, access control, CCTV, guard force and vendor security services, emergency response, and compliance. Manage vendor relationships and third party security service providers. Develop and enforce Service Level Agreements (SLAs), performance metrics, contract terms, and vendor compliance. Build, lead, and grow the security operations organization. Hire and develop staff and vendor management teams. Develop and implement Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), policies, and protocols for security, incident response, access control, and compliance. Align with ISO, NIST, and regulatory requirements. Oversee risk management, threat assessments, incident response and post incident reviews. Manage security budgets, vendor contracts, and vendor performance. Optimize cost effectiveness without reducing security. Collaborate with data center operations, facilities, engineering, procurement, construction, and compliance to integrate security across build and operations. Report security metrics and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to executive leadership. Stay ahead of evolving threats and technologies. Recommend and implement upgrades for access control, surveillance, biometrics, and automation. Support business continuity, disaster recovery, and crisis management planning. Key Metrics Security incident rate and severity Audit and compliance pass rates Incident response and resolution times Security budget adherence Security related downtime events Staff and vendor retention and training compliance Basic Qualifications
: 10+ years of experience in security operations or physical security leadership 5+ years in a senior or executive role 10+ years of experience managing vendor relationships and third party security service providers 10+ years of experience in ISO, NIST, safety, and compliance frameworks 10+ years of experience creating and executing security policies, SOPs, and incident response plans. 10+ years of experience in leadership roles building teams. 10+ years of experience communicating with executives, vendors, customers, and regulators 7+ years of experience in data center environments and how security fits into mission critical operations. 7+ years of experience in financial management for budgets and vendor contracts Preferred Qualifications
: Experience with vendor-managed security services or guard force oversight PSP, CPP, CISSP, or similar credential. Experience with compliance audits and physical security design for data centers. Experience with Crisis Management Expected Salary Range
: Base salary up to $300,000 plus annual bonus Travel:
Up to 50% travel to sites and in-person team meetings. Fleet Data Center employees enjoy competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, including 100% employer-covered medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401K program, standard paid holidays, and unlimited PTO. Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may perform other related duties as assigned to meet the organization's ongoing needs. Fleet Data Centers is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment regardless of age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status. If you need assistance applying for any of our open positions, please contact us at info@fleetdatacenters.com. Please note that we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position. Only candidates who are authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship will be considered.
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This position can be located in Alexandria, VA, Denver, CO, Austin, TX, Reno, NV, Seattle, WA (Mercer Island), and remote candidates will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Fleet Data Centers designs, builds and operates mega-scale data center campuses. Fleet provides its customers flexibility and predictability to meet their upside demand forecasts, addressing a key need in the market as traditional leased models are struggling to keep pace with the demand for new Cloud and AI infrastructure. Fleet is led by a team of industry veterans that have already made a lasting imprint on the evolution of global digital infrastructure and are committed and uniquely capable of upleveling data center development scale and operations in the face of rising demand. Fleet is well positioned to bring in-house design, engineering and operational capabilities to collaborate with customers on tailored solutions for campuses of 500MW+. This unique model enables Fleet to provide the world’s largest and most sophisticated customers a seamless extension of their own data center fleets with constant access to design innovation. Fleet is headquartered in Denver, Colorado, with satellite offices in Seattle, WA and Arlington, VA. As Fleet’s
Vice President of Data Center Security Operations – North America
, you will be responsible for building and leading all facets of data center security operations: lead and scale security operations across all data center campuses. This role will own security strategy and vendor service oversight for physical security, access control, monitoring, and third party security providers. The VP will build a secure, compliant, and resilient environment. This protects assets, people, and customer workloads. The role partners with operations, facilities, engineering, construction, procurement, and compliance teams to integrate security across the full data center lifecycle. This role reports to the SVP, Chief Security Officer and works closely with Data Center Operations, Facilities, Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Compliance, Finance, and Customer Success. External partners include security vendors, contractors, auditors, regulators, and emergency agencies. Key Responsibilities Define and own the enterprise wide security operations strategy for all data center sites. This includes physical security, access control, CCTV, guard force and vendor security services, emergency response, and compliance. Manage vendor relationships and third party security service providers. Develop and enforce Service Level Agreements (SLAs), performance metrics, contract terms, and vendor compliance. Build, lead, and grow the security operations organization. Hire and develop staff and vendor management teams. Develop and implement Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), policies, and protocols for security, incident response, access control, and compliance. Align with ISO, NIST, and regulatory requirements. Oversee risk management, threat assessments, incident response and post incident reviews. Manage security budgets, vendor contracts, and vendor performance. Optimize cost effectiveness without reducing security. Collaborate with data center operations, facilities, engineering, procurement, construction, and compliance to integrate security across build and operations. Report security metrics and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to executive leadership. Stay ahead of evolving threats and technologies. Recommend and implement upgrades for access control, surveillance, biometrics, and automation. Support business continuity, disaster recovery, and crisis management planning. Key Metrics Security incident rate and severity Audit and compliance pass rates Incident response and resolution times Security budget adherence Security related downtime events Staff and vendor retention and training compliance Basic Qualifications
: 10+ years of experience in security operations or physical security leadership 5+ years in a senior or executive role 10+ years of experience managing vendor relationships and third party security service providers 10+ years of experience in ISO, NIST, safety, and compliance frameworks 10+ years of experience creating and executing security policies, SOPs, and incident response plans. 10+ years of experience in leadership roles building teams. 10+ years of experience communicating with executives, vendors, customers, and regulators 7+ years of experience in data center environments and how security fits into mission critical operations. 7+ years of experience in financial management for budgets and vendor contracts Preferred Qualifications
: Experience with vendor-managed security services or guard force oversight PSP, CPP, CISSP, or similar credential. Experience with compliance audits and physical security design for data centers. Experience with Crisis Management Expected Salary Range
: Base salary up to $300,000 plus annual bonus Travel:
Up to 50% travel to sites and in-person team meetings. Fleet Data Center employees enjoy competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, including 100% employer-covered medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401K program, standard paid holidays, and unlimited PTO. Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may perform other related duties as assigned to meet the organization's ongoing needs. Fleet Data Centers is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment regardless of age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status. If you need assistance applying for any of our open positions, please contact us at info@fleetdatacenters.com. Please note that we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position. Only candidates who are authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship will be considered.
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