Senior Data Centre Security Lead

Challenger Services Group; Sydney; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Senior on-site leadership role

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Challenger Security is seeking an experienced Security Manager to lead on-site operations at a high-security data centre in Sydney. The role requires hands-on leadership, rostering, incident management, and a strong focus on compliance and service continuity.

You will build and mentor a high-performing team, manage client relationships, and continuously improve security processes while ensuring regulatory and DISP obligations are met.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years in the security industry with 5+ years in a security management or senior supervisory role at a data centre.
• Current NV1 security clearance and NSW Class 1A security licence.
• Experience leading rostering and developing a team in a 24/7 operation.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day security operations on site, ensuring contractual compliance and client satisfaction.
• Manage rosters, leave, and labour hours to meet service levels within budget.
• Recruit, induct, train, and develop security officers and supervisors.
• Maintain relationships with client stakeholders and provide regular KPI reporting.
• Oversee access control, patrols, incident management, and investigations.
• Ensure licences, inductions, and clearances are current and DISP and vetting obligations are met.
• Lead incident response and contribute to risk assessments and business continuity planning.
• Maintain site records, incident reports, and audit evidence.
• Collaborate with Operations, People & Culture and Compliance on site changes.

Skills

Security leadership

Rostering & workforce management

Stakeholder communication

Incident management

Access control & physical security

Job description

Challenger Security is seeking an experienced Security Manager to lead on-site operations at a high-security data centre in Sydney. The role requires hands-on leadership, rostering, incident management, and a strong focus on compliance and service continuity.

You will build and mentor a high-performing team, manage client relationships, and continuously improve security processes while ensuring regulatory and DISP obligations are met.