Vantage Data Centers
• $130K — $140K *Qualifications
Responsibilities
Benefits
Position Overview
This role is in person at our Denver, CO, office and will require frequent travel.
Vantage is seeking a highly motivated, detail-oriented Executive Protection Specialist to support key functions of our Executive Protection and Physical Security program in North America. This position is ideal for a hands-on security professional with strong situational awareness, sound judgment, and a service-minded approach to protecting senior leaders in dynamic environments. This role supports an emerging, high-performance security organization focused on building a world-class program that sets the industry standard for data center security worldwide.
Based out of Denver, CO, at Vantage Data Center Headquarters, this role reports directly to the Executive Protection Senior Manager and functions as an individual contributor supporting executive protection operations, threat monitoring, and security advance activities.
The selected candidate will be expected to be on-site daily when not traveling to support the business’ needs. This is not a remote position.
Essential Job Functions
Executive Protection Operations
Provide executive close protection services for designated leaders, both domestically and internationally, as required
Support protection coverage for executive meetings, public appearances, events, and site visits
Escort and manage executivesduring sensitive engagements as needed
Maintain professional presence and situational control to deter threats, disruptions, or unsafe conditions
Travel Security & Advances
Plan and support executive travel security, including advance work, route assessments, hotel reviews, and venue security coordination
Conduct cursory security searches and site assessments to identify potential risks and mitigation measures
Coordinate closely with Executive Assistants to align protection requirements with executive travel logistics and itineraries
Threat Monitoring & Risk Mitigation
Partner with the Threat Intelligence team to monitor emerging threats, conduct OSINT reviews, and assist in evaluating risk factors related to executive travel, residences, and public exposure
Assist with threat documentation, risk scoring inputs, and reporting to support executive security decision-making
Identify, mitigate, and promptly report risks or suspicious activity through established escalation channels
Third-Party & Vendor Coordination
Coordinate and oversee approved third-party executive protection providers when supplemental coverage is required
Support vendor engagement by helping define coverage expectations and ensuring standards are followed during assignments
Monitoring, Reporting & Investigations
Monitor executive-related security environments for anomalies or potential threats
Assist with incident reporting, after-action reviews, and documentation related to executive protection activities
Support investigations related to executive security issues as directed
Collaboration & Coordination
Collaborate closely with internal partners, including Physical Security, Threat Intelligence, Executive Assistants, and senior business leaders
Support crisis response efforts involving executives by following established procedures and direction from leadership
Always Represent the Physical Security and Executive Protection programs with professionalism and discretion
Additional Duties
Assist with preparing intelligence inputs and background material for executive security briefings
Support audits, compliance reviews, or special projects related to executive security as assigned
Perform other duties as assigned by the Executive Protection Senior Manager
Job Requirements
Travel
Travel is expected to be up to 50% or more and may increase over time as the program evolves.
Experience
5+ years of professional experience in executive protection, corporate security, or a related protective services environment (law enforcement and/or military experience preferred)
Demonstrated experience supporting executive protection operations, including close protection, travel security, advances, and event support
Customer-facing experience supporting senior leaders and high‑profile stakeholders, with the ability to operate discreetly and professionally
Experience working within established security policies, standards, and service-level expectations
Familiarity with coordinating third-party security or executive protection providers is preferred
Extensive expertise in conducting open-source intelligence research.
Note: This role does not require people-management or program ownership experience.
Skills
Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in dynamic environments
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to brief executives clearly and concisely
Strong attention to detail and ability to document observations, incidents, and security-related information accurately
Ability to assess environments quickly, identify potential risks, and support mitigation measures
Results-driven, team-oriented mindset with a high level of professionalism and discretion
Commitment to maintaining high safety, security, and always conduct standards
Physical Demands and Special Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to handle, or feel objects; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop or kneel; talk and hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
Additional Details
Salary Range: $130,000- $140,000 Base + Bonus (this range is based on Colorado market data and may vary in other locations)
This position is eligible for company benefits including but not limited to medical, dental, and vision coverage, life and AD&D, short and long-term disability coverage, paid time off, employee assistance, participation in a 401k program that includes company match, and many other additional voluntary benefits.
Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including your qualifications, skills, competencies, and experience and may fall outside of the range shown.
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