Physical Security Lead

Ramp

. Build and run Ramp's executive protection program .

Posted 10/15/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • United StatesSenior💰 $134,400 - $215,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing executive protection programs, conducting risk assessments, and implementing security measures for high-profile events. Proficient in vendor management, security standards, and emergency preparedness, with a strong focus on integrating technology and AI into security operations.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Executive Protection Program ManagementRisk Assessment and Security PlanningVendor Management and Performance ReviewsAccess Control and Video Platform ExperienceEmergency Preparedness and Incident Response

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Hard Skills

Risk AssessmentExecutive ProtectionEvent SecurityPhysical Security SystemsAccess Control SystemsVideo Surveillance SystemsSecurity Program ManagementSOP WritingAI Tools UtilizationEmergency Response Planning

Soft Skills

Strong Risk JudgmentExcellent Writing SkillsCollaboration with ITLeadership without Formal Authority

Tools & Technologies

Avigilon AltaOpenpathVerkadaGenetecLenelS2SSO Integration

Certifications & Qualifications

ASIS CPPASIS PSPFirst Aid CertificationStop the Bleed Certification

Industry Keywords

Corporate SecurityPhysical Security StandardsWorkplace Violence PreventionSOC 2PCI DSSFedRAMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Build and run Ramp's executive protection program
Conduct protective risk assessments and residential security reviews
Manage domestic and international travel security
Perform advance work for high-visibility appearances
Select, establish, and manage the executive protection provider
Turn threat intelligence into protective action with threat assessments, personal-information exposure reduction, and escalation playbooks
Own security for internal and external events, including all-hands, offsites, conferences, customer events, and executive dinners
Create risk-tiered intake processes and written security plans
Coordinate with venues and vendors
Lead on-site security for the highest-risk events
Conduct after-action reviews
Set global physical security standards for access control, video surveillance, intercoms, visitor management, and alarm monitoring
Build security into new offices, moves, and expansions through security requirements, drawing reviews, integrator management, installation, and acceptance testing
Partner with IT on network and identity integration
Manage guard programs and security vendors, including scope, post orders, SLAs, KPIs, budgets, and quarterly business reviews
Own security relationships with landlords and building management
Lead emergency preparedness and physical incident response
Manage emergency notifications, evacuation and shelter-in-place plans, and drills
Liaise with local law enforcement
Partner with People and Legal on workplace-violence prevention
Run physical access governance with IT, including joiner/mover/leaver access, regular access reviews, and audit-ready evidence
Measure and report program health to leadership
Use AI and automation to scale the program without scaling headcount
Direct vendors and partner teams across Workplace, Events, IT, Executive Assistants, People, and Legal without formal authority

Requirements

What you’ll need

6+ years in corporate or physical security
3+ years owning a security program or major workstream at a multi-site company
Hands-on depth in at least two of executive protection, event security, and physical security systems, with solid working knowledge of the third
Experience administering or deploying enterprise access control and video platforms such as Avigilon Alta/Openpath, Verkada, Genetec, or LenelS2
Experience partnering with IT on networking and SSO
Track record managing security vendors through contracts, SLAs, budgets, and performance reviews
Strong risk judgment
Excellent writing, including SOPs, event security plans, and executive briefs
Willingness to work from the NYC office 4 days a week
Willingness to travel 10–15%
Willingness to support occasional evening and weekend events
Willingness to serve as primary on-call for physical security incidents
Real, day-to-day use of AI tools
ASIS CPP or PSP, formal executive protection training, and first aid or Stop the Bleed certification are nice-to-haves
Experience with office security design standards, architectural or low-voltage drawings, SOC 2, PCI DSS, or FedRAMP is a nice-to-have

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible PTO
Centralized home-office equipment ordering
Health and wellness stipend
Budget for intra-office travel
Weekly coffee stipend
100% medical, dental & vision insurance coverage for you, with partial coverage for dependents
One Medical annual membership
401(k), including employer match on contributions made while employed by Ramp
Fertility HRA (up to $10,000 per year)
Parental leave: up to 16 weeks (birthing + bonding) or 8 weeks (bonding only) at 100% pay
Pet insurance
In-office perks: lunch, snacks, drinks, and more
Relocation expense coverage to NYC or SF (if needed)
Group medical, dental, and vision coverage through Sun Life
Life, AD&D, and disability coverage
Fertility drug coverage (up to $4,000 lifetime)
Group Retirement Plan with employer match (RRSP + DPSP)
Parental leave: up to 16 weeks (birthing + bonding) or 8 weeks (bonding only) at 100% pay, with additional time available at reduced pay
Employee Assistance Program and virtual care through Lumino Health
Private medical insurance through Freedom Elite
Virtual GP and at-home care via eMed x Livi
Workplace pension through Penfold, with salary sacrifice option