Security Lead (Physical)

CBRE Group, Inc.; Jakarta Pusat; On-site; IDR 1,800,000,000 - 3,000,000,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE Group, Inc. seeks a Security Lead to oversee on-site physical security operations at a Data Center facility. You will manage access control, incident response, and compliance with security standards, ensuring a safe environment for personnel and critical infrastructure.

You will coordinate with Data Center Operations and Global Security, produce regular security reports, and lead investigations during critical events. Previous Data Center experience is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in security operations, law enforcement, military, Data Center environments, mission-critical facilities, or 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily physical security operations, access control activities, and incident response functions within the Data Center facility.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Skills

Security operations

Incident management

Access control systems

CCTV platforms

Vendor coordination

MS Office

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Job description

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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Restricted area management
• Visitor management programs
• Critical infrastructure protection
• Security operations within uptime-sensitive environments
• 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.
• 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.
• Relevant certifications in security management, physical security, investigations, emergency response, law enforcement, military service, or related disciplines are advantageous.

About CBRE Group, Inc.

CBRE Group, Inc. (NYSE: CBRE), a Fortune 500 and S&P 500 company headquartered in Dallas, is the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm and a premier provider of critical infrastructure services. The company has more than 155,000 employees serving clients in more than 100 countries. CBRE serves clients through four business segments: Advisory (leasing, sales, debt origination, mortgage servicing, valuations); Building Operations & Experience (facilities management, property management, flex space & experience, critical infrastructure); Project Management (program management, project management, cost consulting); Real Estate Investments (investment management, development). Please visit our website at www.cbre.com .

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