Assistant Security Manager

Xircle Talent; Kulai; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Xircle Talent is recruiting on behalf of a leading global digital infrastructure developer in Johor. We seek two Assistant Security Managers to oversee security during construction, project management, and handover phases, ensuring robust protocols and alignment with corporate standards.

Ideal candidates have 5–10 years in physical security, with track records in data centres or large-scale builds, plus strong leadership and vendor-management capabilities for a fast-growing, global tech

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of solid experience in physical security management.
• Experience in data centres, critical infrastructure, or large-scale construction environments.
• Strong project management and site handover experience preferred.
• Excellent communication skills and stakeholder management under tight timelines.

Responsibilities

• Enforce security protocols under the Security Manager guidance.
• Oversee day-to-day security operations aligning with global standards.
• Manage security frameworks during construction, project management and handover phases.
• Mitigate risks to protect infrastructure, assets and personnel.
• Act as primary liaison for incident response and security vendors.

Skills

Physical security

Security operations

Project management

Site handovers

Team leadership

Job description

About the Opportunity

Are you an experienced security professional looking to elevate your career in one of the fastest-growing tech sectors?

We are recruiting on behalf of a leading global digital infrastructure developer and operator. As they continue to expand their massive footprint in Johor, they are looking for two dynamic Assistant Security Managers to oversee security operations during critical phases of construction, project management, and operational handovers.

Key Responsibilities

• Protocol Enforcement: Support the Security Manager in driving robust security protocols across the facility.
• Operations Oversight: Oversee day-to-day security operations, ensuring alignment with global corporate standards.
• Phase Management: Manage security frameworks during the construction, project management, and site handover phases.
• Risk Mitigation: Mitigate risks and safeguard critical infrastructure, assets, and personnel.
• Vendor Management: Serve as a key point of contact for incident response and security vendor management.

What We Are Looking For

• Experience: 5 to 10 years of solid experience in physical security management.
• Industry Expertise: A proven track record working within data centres, critical infrastructure, or large-scale construction environments.
• Project Savvy: Strong experience handling project management and site handovers is highly preferred.
• Leadership & Drive: Exceptional communication skills with the ability to manage diverse teams and stakeholders under tight project timelines.

Why Join This Company?

• Be part of a hyper-growth industry securing the backbone of the digital economy.
• Work with a highly professional, global team utilizing cutting-edge security technologies.
• Structured training and onboarding to set you up for long-term career progression.