Data Center Physical Security Engineer
Data Center Physical Security Engineer
Job Description
We are seeking a Data Center Physical Security Engineer to support the physical security operations of our data center facilities. The ideal candidate will be responsible for maintaining a secure environment, ensuring compliance with access control procedures, and protecting personnel and company assets.
Responsibilities
- Maintain and enforce physical security policies and procedures within the data center.
- Manage employee, visitor, contractor, and vendor access to the facility.
- Monitor and control the movement of assets, equipment, and materials entering and leaving the site.
- Respond to security incidents, emergencies, and other operational issues.
- Conduct routine security inspections and identify potential risks.
- Coordinate with Facilities, Operations, IT, and other internal teams to support security objectives.
- Work with third-party security vendors to ensure compliance with site requirements.
- Support incident investigations and implement corrective actions when necessary.
- Assist with security audits, reporting, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree preferred.
- Experience in Physical Security, Security Operations, Facilities Management, Property Management, or a related field.
- Strong understanding of access control, visitor management, and security procedures.
- Experience working in data centers, critical facilities, corporate security, or other high-security environments is preferred.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to coordinate across multiple teams and stakeholders.
- Strong problem-solving and incident response capabilities.
- Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with access control systems, CCTV, and security monitoring platforms.
- Experience managing security vendors or contract security personnel.
- Knowledge of emergency response procedures and security compliance requirements.