Datacenter Operations Manager

Securitas Australia AB; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 148,000 - 154,000; Full time

Job summary

Securitas Australia AB is seeking a Site Security Manager to lead security operations at a major data centre site in Australia. You will lead and develop a team of security professionals, manage day-to-day operations and build strong relationships with key stakeholders.

This is more than a traditional security role, requiring a strong operational leader who can lead people, manage complex environments and make sound decisions under pressure, with strong leadership, operational excellence and

Qualifications

• 5+ years security management experience.
• Experience leading large operational teams.
• Strong people leadership skills.
• Sound knowledge of security operations.
• Strong stakeholder management capability.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced, 24/7 environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Data centre or critical infrastructure experience desirable.
• CCTV and access control experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and develop site security teams.
• Manage day-to-day security operations.
• Recruit and onboard new team members.
• Drive performance and deliver against KPIs.
• Ensure compliance with policies and audit standards.
• Oversee CCTV and access control systems.
• Manage incidents, reporting and documentation.
• Support audits, inspections and safety reviews.
• Build strong client and stakeholder relationships.
• Step in for the CSM when required.
• Identify and address security and safety risks.

Skills

Security leadership

People leadership

Stakeholder management

Security operations

Microsoft Office

Data centre / critical infrastructure

CCTV and access control experience

24/7 environment adaptability

Tools

CCTV systems

Access control systems

Microsoft Office suite

Job description

We are a dynamic, dedicated team that provides management and support for a global guarding services account that spans across 30+ countries. Our client is an industry-leading datacenter organization, and we pride ourselves in delivering best-in-class solutions through our teams made up of Security Operations, Shared Services, Threat and Incident Management, Environmental Health and Safety, and Human Resources.

You’ll join a collaborative global team focused on operational excellence, innovation and continuous improvement.

About the Role

We’re looking for a Site Security Manager to lead security operations at a major data centre site. You’ll lead and develop a team of security professionals, manage day-to-day operations and build strong relationships with key stakeholders.

This is more than a traditional security role.

We’re looking for a strong operational leader who can lead people, manage complex environments and make sound decisions under pressure.

Strong leadership, operational excellence and stakeholder management are key to success.

Salary on Offer: AUD $148,000 - 154,000 base salary.

What You’ll Do

• Lead, coach and develop site security teams.
• Manage day-to-day security operations.
• Recruit and onboard new team members.
• Drive performance and deliver against KPIs.
• Ensure compliance with policies and audit standards.
• Oversee CCTV and access control systems.
• Manage incidents, reporting and documentation.
• Support audits, inspections and safety reviews.
• Build strong client and stakeholder relationships.
• Step in for the CSM when required.
• Identify and address security and safety risks.

Who We’re Looking For

• 5+ years of security management experience.
• Experience leading large operational teams.
• Strong people leadership skills.
• Sound knowledge of security operations.
• Strong stakeholder management capability.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced, 24/7 environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Data centre or critical infrastructure experience is desirable.
• CCTV and access control experience is advantageous.

Job Requirements:

• Must be able to attain a Baseline or NV1 clearance within the first 3 months of joining.
• Must be able to attain a Security License within the first 4-6 months of joining.

What you’ll get

• Exposure to a prestigious global client.
• Work within a global team spanning 30+ countries.
• Ongoing learning and development.
• Local and international exposure.
• Opportunities for travel.
• A collaborative, high-performing environment.

The extra stuff

• Candidates must be at least 18 years of age and possess the legal right to work in hiring country.
• A valid passport or ability to obtain a passport immediately is essential.
• Candidates must also be willing to undergo the company’s pre-employment screening process, which includes a background check and drug screening.

At Securitas, we are committed to equal employment opportunities and value diversity across our teams.