About Vantage Data Centers

Vantage Data Centers powers, cools, protects and connects the technology of the world’s well-known hyperscalers, cloud providers and large enterprises. Developing and operating across North America, EMEA and Asia Pacific, Vantage has evolved data center design in innovative ways to deliver dramatic gains in reliability, efficiency and sustainability in flexible environments that can scale as quickly as the market demands.

Physical Security Department

The North America Physical Security Department is focused on delivering a best-in-class security program aligned with Vantage’s vision of becoming the leading industry physical security data center provider. Our mission is to safeguard our data center environments through comprehensive, scalable, and standardized physical security processes that deter threats, promote rapid incident response, ensure regulatory compliance, and support Vantage’s rapid growth.

The department leads all physical security efforts across North America, ensuring that every Vantage data center operates within a consistent, scalable, and standardized security framework. Our teams design and implement physical security programs, systems, and processes that deter threats, strengthen site resiliency, and enable rapid response to incidents. We partner closely with Operations, Engineering, Construction, IT, and cross-functional stakeholders to ensure that physical security is embedded into every phase of the asset lifecycle and supports Vantage’s rapid expansion.

Role Overview

This role can be based in the following US locations: Shackelford County, TX 

The Manager, Emerging Solutions – Physical Security is responsible for identifying, evaluating, and advancing innovative physical security technologies that strengthen Vantage Data Centers’ North America physical security program. Reporting to the Director of Physical Security Design, this role serves as the primary owner of physical security technology innovation, proof-of-concept development, and strategic pilots across the North America portfolio.

This position blends deep technical expertise with strong business and program management acumen. The ideal candidate is equally comfortable testing advanced security technologies in real-world environments as they are producing executive-level documentation, structured project plans, and data-driven recommendations for leadership.

This role partners closely with Physical Security Operations, Security Technology, Design Engineering, Construction, IT, and external vendors to proactively identify areas of opportunity and translate emerging technologies into scalable, enterprise-ready solutions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Emerging Technology Strategy & Market Intelligence

• Continuously monitor and assess emerging physical security technologies, trends, and vendors relevant to North America data center and critical infrastructure environments.

• Proactively identify technology gaps, operational inefficiencies, and innovation opportunities in collaboration with Physical Security leadership and cross-functional stakeholders.

• Serve as a subject-matter expert for physical security innovation, maintaining awareness of industry developments, competitive benchmarks, and future-state capabilities.

Proof of Concept, Pilot, and Beta Programs

• Design, execute, and manage structured proofs of concept, pilots, and beta deployments for emerging physical security solutions across North America sites.

• Develop clear testing objectives, use cases, success criteria, scoring models, and evaluation frameworks aligned to security, operational, and business priorities.

• Oversee hands-on testing, system configuration, data collection, performance validation, and risk assessment for candidate technologies.

• Ensure pilots are repeatable, measurable, and scalable, with clear go-forward or sunset recommendations.

Program & Project Management

• Build and manage end-to-end project plans for emerging solutions initiatives, including scope, timelines, milestones, dependencies, risks, and stakeholder engagement.

• Coordinate cross-functional participation from Physical Security, Technology, Design, Construction, IT, Legal, Procurement, and external partners.

• Maintain disciplined documentation throughout each initiative, ensuring traceability, governance, and alignment with North America design standards and security requirements.

Business Acumen & Executive Communication

• Translate technical evaluations into clear, executive-ready deliverables, including:

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