Data Center Security Operations Engineer

COFORGE LIMITED; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 201,000 - 335,000; Full time

Job summary

COFORGE LIMITED in Abu Dhabi is seeking an experienced Data Center Security professional to manage 24x7 security operations across mission-critical facilities. You will monitor physical security systems, coordinate incident response, and ensure safety, fire protection, and EHS compliance.

The role requires leading security governance, risk assessment, and coordination with operations and external stakeholders to maintain a secure, compliant environment, with training and drills to keep teams

Qualifications

• Experience in operating and supervising data center security systems.
• Ability to conduct risk assessments and incident investigations.
• Knowledge of EHS standards, fire protection, and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Support 24x7 data center security operations including alarm monitoring and incident response.
• Monitor and manage physical security systems: access control, CCTV, IDS, alarms.
• Coordinate with operations, facilities, EHS and external stakeholders to maintain a secure environment.
• Lead staff awareness sessions, drills, and safety training.
• Drive security governance and risk control measures across facilities.

Skills

Data Center Security Operations

Incident Response

Physical Security Systems

Access Control Systems

CCTV & Surveillance

Alarm Monitoring & Incident Response

Risk Assessment

Fire Safety

EHS

Emergency Response Management

Compliance & Audit

Security Governance

Critical Facilities / Mission Critical

Job description

Support 24x7 data center security operations including alarm monitoring incident response and emergency handling Monitor and manage physical security systems such as Access Control CCTV Intrusion Detection and Alarm Monitoring Systems Ensure compliance with security safety fire protection and EHS standards across data center facilities Conduct security inspections risk assessments incident investigations and corrective action tracking Support emergency preparedness crisis management and business continuity activities Coordinate with operations facilities EHS and external stakeholders to maintain a secure and compliant environment Drive implementation of security governance risk control measures and operational best practices Conduct staff awareness sessions security drills and safety training programs Provide technical guidance and leadership for security operations at site cluster or regional level based on experience Ensure adherence to corporate security policies regulatory requirements and data center operational standards We are seeking experienced Tech IDC Security professionals to support and lead security operations across mission-critical Data Center facilities. The role involves managing physical security systems, incident response, safety compliance, fire protection coordination, EHS governance, risk management, and ensuring uninterrupted 24x7 operations within data center environments.

• Data Center Security Operations
• Physical Security Systems
• Access Control Systems
• CCTV & Surveillance
• Alarm Monitoring & Incident Response
• Risk Assessment & Risk Management
• Fire Safety & Fire Protection Coordination
• EHS (Environment, Health & Safety)
• Emergency Response Management
• Compliance & Audit Management
• Security Governance
• Critical Facilities / Mission Critical Environment