Job Specifications
At Ripple, we're building a world where value moves like information does today. It's big, it's bold, and we're already doing it. Through our crypto solutions for financial institutions, businesses, governments and developers, we are improving the global financial system and creating greater economic fairness and opportunity for more people, in more places around the world. And we get to do the best work of our career and grow our skills surrounded by colleagues who have our backs.
If you're ready to see your impact and unlock incredible career growth opportunities, join us, and build real world value.
THE WORK:
As the Technical Security Program Manager, you will lead the development and delivery of Ripple's Global Security strategy for all physical security systems. This includes overseeing the entire lifecycle of our access control and video surveillance infrastructure--from initial design and project management for new builds to day-to-day operational support and break/fix resolution. Your expertise will be critical in ensuring the resilience and efficiency of our security technology across all of Ripple's global operations.
A core responsibility of this role will be to utilize technical solutions to supplement existing processes, ensuring our program remains cutting-edge and adept at growing with Ripple's evolving risk profile. You will be required to go beyond traditional management by:
Leveraging Technology to Enhance Processes: Proactively identify and deploy innovative technical solutions to enhance existing physical security processes. This includes integrating AI-driven analytics, automation, and advanced data correlation to improve efficiency, reduce manual oversight, and provide proactive threat intelligence.
Driving a Culture of Innovation: Provide thought leadership on emerging security technologies and recommend ways to "future-proof" our systems, anticipating future threats and integrating solutions that will allow Ripple's technical security program to scale effectively.
Ensuring Adaptability: The role will be at the forefront of ensuring our technical security infrastructure remains flexible and resilient, ready to adapt to new and complex threats as Ripple's business and global footprint evolves.
WHAT YOU'LL DO:
Serve as the primary Subject Matter Expert (SME) for technical security, providing thought leadership on emerging technologies and advising on the architecture, engineering, and integration of all physical security systems globally.
Design, implement, and maintain Ripple's global technical security infrastructure, ensuring its reliability, resilience, and efficiency across both on-premise and cloud environments.
Develop and enforce global physical security standards and technical specifications to ensure long-term resilience and compliance with internal, external, and regulatory requirements.
Manage the full lifecycle of physical security projects, including developing and driving roadmap and budget requirements for design-build, break-fix, and preventive maintenance (PPM).
Lead vendor relationships, measuring the performance of third-party contractors and security integrators to ensure successful installation, troubleshooting, and continuous support for all security systems.
Oversee system administration, configuration, and maintenance of security systems, including monitoring and managing all software and firmware updates to ensure consistent functionality.
Deploy innovative security solutions leveraging existing tool suites and your deep knowledge of the latest technological advancements to achieve effective risk management and efficiencies.
Conduct regular audits and assessments to ensure that all technical security systems meet and exceed regulatory and company requirements.
Provide expert technical support in-region for new security systems and, where necessary, lead the project management of security system changes from planning to progress reporting.
WHAT YOU'LL BRING:
Expert knowledge demonstrated by at least 5+ years' experience with increasing responsibility working with enterprise physical security systems (access control, visitor management, and CCTV systems - Avigilon, Alta Open preferred).
Intermediate to advanced knowledge of information technology operations supported by work experience, education or certification including ITSM/ITIL, PMP, etc.
Experience managing people, projects and vendors with successful delivery on-time and on-budget.
High level of integrity, and the ability to professionally handle confidential matters with an appropriate level of judgment and maturity
Tenacity and ability to build from scratch are essential
For positions that will be based in CA, the annual salary range for this position is below. Actual salaries may vary based on numerous factors including, among other things, an individual applicant's experience and qualifications for the position. This range does not include equity or additional compensation, such a
About the Company
Using proven crypto and blockchain technology honed over a decade, Ripple's enterprise-grade solutions are faster, more transparent, and more cost-effective than traditional financial services. Our customers use these solutions to source crypto, facilitate instant payments, empower their treasury, engage new audiences, lower capital requirements, and drive new revenue.
Founded in 2012, Ripple's vision is to enable a world where value moves as seamlessly as information flows today--an Internet of Value. Ripple is the only ent...
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