Security Consultant - Data Centre & Critical Infrastructure

Jacobs; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking an Associate Security Consultant to lead security solutions for Data Centre and mission-critical facilities across Australia and New Zealand. You’ll work with clients, partners and project teams to shape strategies and deliver high-quality outcomes.

You’ll bring deep expertise in electronic security systems, risk management and security design, while leveraging Jacobs' global resources to grow the Security Consulting capability in the region.

Qualifications

• Degree qualification in Security, Technology or a related discipline, or equivalent industry experience.
• Demonstrated experience delivering security consulting, design and advisory services within the built environment sector.
• Strong technical capability across electronic security systems, security risk management and security design for complex facilities.
• Experience delivering security solutions for large-scale buildings, critical infrastructure, mission-critical facilities or Data Centre projects.
• Knowledge of relevant Australian security standards, regulations and industry best practices.
• Relevant security design licensing and accreditation required to undertake security design activities.
• Proven ability to build trusted client relationships and engage effectively with senior stakeholders.
• Excellent communication, presentation and stakeholder engagement skills.
• A collaborative mindset, strong problem-solving skills and a passion for delivering innovative client-focused solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of security consulting and engineering services across complex building, infrastructure and mission-critical facilities projects.
• Act as the Security Lead on major Data Centre developments, providing technical leadership and oversight throughout the project lifecycle.
• Develop security strategies, concepts, designs and technical deliverables that align with client and project requirements.
• Independently undertake security design, review and assurance activities, ensuring high-quality technical outcomes.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, acting as a trusted advisor across both public and private sector organisations.
• Collaborate with client account teams and strategic partners to strengthen market presence and identify emerging opportunities.
• Leverage Jacobs' global security and data centre expertise to enhance project outcomes and support business growth across Australia and New Zealand.
• Maintain compliance with Jacobs' quality assurance processes and project delivery standards.

Skills

Security consulting

Electronic security systems

Client relationship management

Stakeholder engagement

Public & private sector

Data Centre security

Project delivery

Technical leadership

Education

Degree in Security or related discipline

Job description

Jacobs is seeking an Associate Security Consultant to lead security solutions for Data Centre and mission-critical facilities across Australia and New Zealand. You’ll work with clients, partners and project teams to shape strategies and deliver high-quality outcomes.

You’ll bring deep expertise in electronic security systems, risk management and security design, while leveraging Jacobs' global resources to grow the Security Consulting capability in the region.