Security Lead (Physical)

CBRE; Danauindah; On-site; IDR 480,000,000 - 720,000,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE is seeking a Security Lead for a mission-critical Data Center facility. You will lead daily physical security operations, incident response, and compliance programs, coordinating with Data Center Operations, Facilities, and Global Security to protect personnel and assets.

You will manage access control, CCTV, and visitor management, conduct investigations, and drive continual security improvements while reporting on security posture to stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of security operations experience in data centers or mission-critical environments.
• Strong knowledge of physical security, access control, CCTV, and visitor management.
• Experience leading incident response, investigations, and emergency management.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily physical security operations and access control.
• Serve as primary on-site security contact for incidents and emergencies.
• Oversee security in Data Halls, MMRs, and restricted areas.
• Conduct routine patrols and inspections for risks and compliance gaps.
• Lead investigations and perform root cause analyses with corrective actions.
• Monitor contractors, vendors, customers, and visitors for policy compliance.
• Support emergency response, crisis management, and business continuity.
• Inspect access control systems, CCTV, badge readers, doors, alarms.
• Coordinate with security vendors for maintenance.
• Ensure compliance with client security requirements and security standards.
• Collaborate with Data Center Operations, Facilities, EHS, Global Security.
• Prepare daily/weekly/monthly security reports.
• Escort stakeholders within secure areas.
• Train and mentor security personnel.
• Support development and improvement of procedures and playbooks.
• Participate in audits and customer inspections.
• Support security-related projects to improve posture.

Skills

Security operations

Incident response

Data Center

Access control

CCTV systems

Compliance programs

Vendor coordination

Communication skills

Report writing

MS Office

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

CCTV platforms

Access control systems

Badge readers

Door alarms

MS Office Suite

Job description

About The Role

As a CBRE Security Lead, you will lead and oversee physical security operations, incident management, compliance programs, and continuous improvement initiatives at a client Data Center facility. This role is part of the Security and Fire job function and is responsible for ensuring adherence to client security standards, maintaining a safe and secure environment within a mission-critical Data Center, and providing leadership during security incidents, investigations, and critical events.

The Security Lead serves as the primary security point of contact on-site, ensuring physical security measures, access control processes, compliance requirements, and operational procedures are consistently executed to protect personnel, customers, assets, and critical infrastructure. This role requires a strong understanding of Data Center security operations, including managing access to critical areas such as Data Halls, Meet-Me Rooms (MMRs), and other restricted spaces.

What You'll Do

• Lead daily physical security operations, access control activities, and incident response functions within the Data Center facility.
• Act as the primary point of contact for escalated security incidents, emergencies, investigations, and critical events.
• Oversee physical security operations within Data Halls, Meet-Me Rooms (MMRs), loading bays, and other restricted or sensitive areas.
• Conduct routine patrols and inspections to identify security risks, safety hazards, operational concerns, and compliance gaps.
• Lead security incident investigations, perform root cause analyses, and ensure corrective actions are implemented and tracked to completion.
• Monitor contractors, vendors, customers, and visitors to ensure compliance with site security policies, procedures, and access requirements.
• Support emergency response, crisis management, evacuation, and business continuity activities as required.
• Perform routine inspections and functionality checks of access control systems, CCTV systems, badge readers, doors, locks, alarms, and other physical security devices.
• Coordinate with security system vendors and service providers to address maintenance activities, repairs, and system issues.
• Ensure compliance with client security requirements, Data Center security standards, visitor management procedures, and access governance controls.
• Partner closely with Data Center Operations, Facilities, EHS, and Global Security teams to maintain a secure and compliant operating environment.
• Prepare and deliver daily, weekly, monthly, and incident-specific security reports.
• Escort customers, auditors, vendors, visitors, and other stakeholders within secure and restricted areas as required.
• Train, mentor, and coach security personnel on policies, procedures, incident response protocols, and industry best practices.
• Support the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of security procedures, site playbooks, and operational standards.
• Participate in audits, security assessments, compliance reviews, and customer inspections.
• Support security-related projects and initiatives that enhance the site's overall security posture and operational effectiveness.

What You'll Need

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in security operations, law enforcement, military, Data Center environments, mission-critical facilities, or a related field.
• Proven experience leading incident response activities, investigations, and emergency management efforts.
• Strong knowledge of physical security operations, access control systems, CCTV platforms, visitor management processes, and security compliance programs.
• Previous experience working within a Data Center, colocation facility, or other mission-critical environment is required.
• Understanding of Data Center physical security practices, including:
• Data Hall access controls
• Restricted area management
• Customer and vendor escort procedures
• Visitor management programs
• Critical infrastructure protection
• Security operations within uptime-sensitive environments
• Experience conducting security risk assessments, audits, investigations, and corrective action tracking.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, communication, and report-writing skills.
• Ability to work effectively with customers, vendors, contractors, and cross-functional teams.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to perform routine patrols, inspections, and physical security assessments within the Data Center facility.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a proactive mindset.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure and make sound decisions during emergencies and security incidents.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting security operations within hyperscale, colocation, enterprise, or cloud Data Center environments.
• Familiarity with mission-critical facility operations and critical infrastructure protection practices.
• Experience managing customer-facing security operations within a Data Center environment.
• Experience supporting audits related to physical security, compliance, or customer assurance programs.
• Relevant certifications in security management, physical security, investigations, emergency response, law enforcement, military service, or related disciplines are advantageous.