Physical Security Design Consultant

WHO WE ARE

ZBeta is a world-class physical security design, consulting, and managed services firm that partners with some of the most dynamic, high-profile organizations and individuals in the world. We leverage a Data Driven, Technology Led, Human Centered approach in order to help our clients architect and engineer superior physical security solutions, implement them seamlessly, and operate them at peak efficiency. ZBeta prides itself on its level of technical expertise but remains independent and product-agnostic. Our highly experienced team brings decades of security expertise, diverse organizational perspectives, and proven best practices to every project and customer. It is our meticulous attention to detail, and our ability to deliver at scale that positions us to deliver an exceptional customer experience.

Our primary goal is to redefine the standards of professional security, equipping our clients with innovative tools to master today’s challenges and fortify against tomorrow's risks. By consistently delivering exceptional solutions and pioneering advancements in the security field, we can exceed expectations and set new standards of excellence in pursuing our vision.

Find out more about us here.

WHO YOU ARE

You are a forward-thinking strategic partner with a passion for enhancing security measures and fostering community resilience. You excel in fast-paced settings where your leadership abilities can catalyze meaningful transformation. You thrive in a workplace culture that is:

• Innovative
• Strives for Excellence
• Reliable
• Detail Oriented
• Adaptable
• Highly Organized
• Client Obsessed
• Curious
• Resilient

Does this sound like you? If so, join us in our mission to redefine security standards and make a lasting difference in our community.

WHAT You'll DO

As a Physical Security Design Consultant, you will lead security design deliverables across your assigned region, ensuring all work meets client requirements and program standards. This role blends technical leadership with project execution, requiring a strong engineering background and hands-on experience developing detailed physical security design documents—including plans and specifications for access control, video surveillance, intrusion detection, and supporting infrastructure.

You will oversee external security design consultants, guide their work, and review all design documentation for accuracy and quality. In addition, you will collaborate closely with project stakeholders and cross-disciplinary partners while managing multiple data center projects and scopes of work.

You are a resourceful, knowledgeable, and self-motivated security professional who thrives in a collaborative and supportive environment. 

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Growth Minded: Strong self-awareness of strengths and development areas with a curiosity and appetite for change and innovation
• Data-Driven: Strong analytical skills with critical thinking driven by data
• Collaborative: Ability to solicit and understand multiple perspectives
• Evaluative: Ability to evaluate outputs rigorously to ensure consistent excellence in delivery
• Strategic Thinker: Ability to think proactively about the future of the business and relate current business activities to desired outcomes

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

The essential duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

Project Management

• Lead and manage physical security design efforts for multiple data center projects within the assigned region. 
• Identify project schedule, scope parameters, and oversee security design and implementation per client design requirements and standards.
• Manage early project initiation activities and develop project security scope, schedule, critical deliverables, and requirements.
• Manage scheduling, status, and tracking of critical project tasks, issues, and deliverables.
• Prepare, issue, and manage Scopes of Service documents for security consultant, engineer, and integrator Scopes of Work (SOW).
• Evaluate SOW responses and prepare evaluation reports, to include evaluation criteria, scoring, and recommendation details.

Design

• Perform security site evaluations of potential client properties and review proposed design concepts.
• Apply client system design standards to in-progress site design, collaborate with client owner and user group stakeholders to define use cases and verify functional requirements, and produce a security functional specification for the project.
• Review all security system design documentation for compliance with published security requirements, technical standards, and installation standards.
• Participate in the maintenance and evolution of the Basis of Design, prototype designs, and template specifications. 
• Redline documentation with corrections and log issues, as required.

Client Relationship

• Accountable for keeping clients informed of project status, including budget, schedule, risks, issues, and successes, and managing the client's expectations around the project design through individual and project team member communication.
• Represent the security design function in project discussions and provide subject matter expertise. 

Collaborate

• Serve as a primary security point of contact for project teams and stakeholders. Attend regular project design, project management, Owner/Architect/Contractor (OAC), and construction meetings.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders including Data Center Engineering, Design Manager, Architecture and Engineering Firms, Property Managers, Security Consulting Firms, and the client’s business groups.
• Manage site activation activities for physical security amongst project parties and stakeholders to drive schedule, quality, and cost.
• Coordinate with design resources to develop the complete scope of work documents for security systems procurement and installation.

Documentation

• Produce project status and issues reports and meet with client stakeholders weekly to review and resolve high-priority project issues.
• Log all instances of issue resolutions that constitute exceptions to the published client security requirements to facilitate effective requirements exceptions reporting and/or requirement document updates.

Quality Control

• Conduct on-site inspections during construction and installation and final acceptance testing of completed systems installation.
• Review all security system design documentation produced by the system designer for compliance with published security requirements, technical standards, and installation standards.
• Oversee the delivery of all shop drawings and close-out documentation required from the integrator/contractor.

WHAT YOU'll NEED

• Experience: 5+ years of project management experience, preferably in consulting with external clients on complex, aggressively scheduled data center projects
• Education: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
• Knowledge:
  • Strong technical background in Physical Security Engineering, particularly in the design of access control, CCTV, intrusion detection, and related systems 
• Skills:
  • Highly proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, OneNote, and Visio
  • Proficiency in Studio and Bluebeam is a plus
  • Proficiency in project management tools, such as MS Project, SharePoint, and QuickBase
  • Proficiency in Computer-Aided Design software such as Revit & AutoCAD is a plus
• Abilities:
  • Demonstrated experience developing engineered physical security design documents, including drawings and specification 
  • Demonstrated excellence in communicating and presenting complex information to technical and non-technical stakeholders, both verbally and in written form
  • Experience managing external consultants and guiding design deliverables from concept through completion 
  • Demonstrated ability to identify critical path activities, prioritize tasks and deliverables, and realize consistent progress

WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive salary based on job-related skills, experience, and qualifications
• ZBeta is a remote-first company with a distributed team. This role is open to individuals based in the United States.
• Our excellent benefits package includes 100% paid premiums on health, dental, vision, and life insurance, a 401k retirement plan, and significant work schedule and workplace flexibility.
• Diverse and supportive culture

WHAT'S IMPORTANT TO KNOW

• This position requires the ability to travel to up to 25%
• This is an embedded remote role and will work directly with our client
• This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship
• Candidates must be able to meet client and/or government security screening requirements for the role
• The successful completion of a background check is required upon hire and every two years thereafter

We look forward to connecting with individuals who are passionate about our mission and can bring diverse contributions to our team — not just those who check all the boxes.

We are committed to creating a supportive, encouraging environment where everyone can fully express their diverse perspectives, showcase their talents, and grow their knowledge, skills, and abilities.

The base pay offered will depend on factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and internal equity. At ZBeta, new hires are rarely placed at the top of the pay range; compensation is determined by the specific circumstances of each position and candidate.

A note to third-party recruiters - we do not accept unsolicited agency resumes, and we are not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.