Data Centre Security Operations Lead

Uniting Holding; Clondalkin; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Echelon Data Centres is seeking an experienced Data Centre Security Manager to lead daily physical security across our campus. You will manage the contract guard force, enforce ISO 27001 controls, and coordinate with site operations, facilities, and vendors to maintain a safe, compliant environment.

The role requires 3–5 years of security operations experience, leadership ability, and familiarity with CCTV, access control, and incident management.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years' experience in physical security operations.
• Supervising or leading security teams in multi-building or campus settings.
• Familiarity with ISO 27001 and other security standards; knowledge of access control, CCTV, intrusion, visitor management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily delivery of physical security services across campus buildings and perimeters.
• Lead initial on-site response to security incidents and alarms; manage containment and reporting.
• Coordinate with operations, facilities, health and safety, and projects to integrate security into maintenance and outages.
• Administer access control and CCTV at campus level; liaise with vendors for faults/upgrades.
• Provide leadership to contract security providers; monitor rosters, post compliance, and SOP adherence.
• Support KPI reviews, coaching plans, and contract discussions with vendors.

Skills

Operational leadership

Incident handling

Communication

Detail orientation

Continuous improvement mindset

Job description

Echelon Data Centres is seeking an experienced Data Centre Security Manager to lead daily physical security across our campus. You will manage the contract guard force, enforce ISO 27001 controls, and coordinate with site operations, facilities, and vendors to maintain a safe, compliant environment.

The role requires 3–5 years of security operations experience, leadership ability, and familiarity with CCTV, access control, and incident management.