Senior Physical Security Manager

Overview

IonQ is developing the world's most powerful full‑stack quantum computer based on trapped‑ion technology. We are pushing past the limits of classical physics and current supercomputing technology to unlock a new era of computing. Quantum computing has the potential to impact every area of human society for the better. IonQ's computers will soon redefine industries like medicine, materials science, finance, artificial intelligence, machine learning, cryptography, and more.

IonQ is at the forefront of this technological revolution.

We are looking for a Senior Physical Security Manager. As a Senior Physical Security Manager, you'll be part of a cross‑functional team whose mission is to lead IonQ on its journey to build the world's best quantum computers to solve the world's most complex problems. In this role, you will lead Physical Security for a rapidly growing global technology company. You will work with our Security Team, Facilities Team, Customers, and Stakeholders to ensure the safety and security of our customers, employees, visitors, and intellectual property.

This role involves developing, implementing, and managing global security protocols to protect personnel, facilities, and assets across multiple locations. Key responsibilities include conducting risk assessments, managing security technology (CCTV, access control), coordinating emergency responses and ensuring compliance with international standards.

• Day‑to‑day physical security operations of U.S. facilities
• Responsible for scheduling, administration, reporting, incident response, training and human resources concerns for the assigned site on a 24/7/365 basis
• Serve as a direct IonQ representative to guard staff and customer executives
• Directly responsible for the site's contract compliance with customer statements of work, service‑level agreements and quality assurance
• Develop an efficient guard schedule and anticipate resource requirements to proactively initiate hiring activities
• Assist IonQ corporate with timekeeping and invoicing support as a designated point of contact for on‑site details
• Assist IonQ leadership in providing strategic direction and guidance to operations and subordinates to manage activities and issue resolution, including physical security, safety and business continuity events
• Contribute to the execution of screening, hiring, development activities and retention of contract security personnel
• Ensure staffing coverage and responsibility alignment for the assigned site, team and shift
• Oversee and direct crisis management functions at the assigned site, including command and control of incident response, law enforcement and emergency services coordination, customer communication, after‑action review and debriefing
• Enforce IonQ policies and standards of conduct
• Be available by phone or email after hours and on weekends
• Be able to travel to IonQ locations as needed
• Other duties as assigned
• Oversee the Envoy visitor program

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Risks or related field and 8+ years experience in Security Program or Program Management
• Certified Protection Professional (CPP) or equivalent protection certification, Physical Security Professional (PSP) or equivalent physical security certification
• Direct experience in the engineering, design and/or installation of enterprise security systems in data‑centers or other critical infrastructure environments is highly desirable

• Experience building SCIFs
• Prior military or law‑enforcement experience in physical security
• Experience in project management planning

This is an on‑site role located at our College Park, MD facility.

Up to 30% domestic. Occasional international travel may be required.

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The approximate base salary range for this position is $110,336 – $144,459. The total compensation package includes base, bonus and equity. Compensation will vary depending on market location, job‑related knowledge, skills and experience. Beyond base salary, total compensation includes a variable bonus and equity component and a range of benefit options found on our career site at  Our U.S.…