Data Center Security Operations Lead — Hyperscale 24/7

Talent Recruit; Iskandar Puteri; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Talent Recruit is representing a leading hyperscale data center provider in Johor Bahru. We seek a Data Center Security Operations Manager to lead physical security, access governance, and surveillance across multiple sites, ensuring high-availability services for hyperscale and enterprise clients.

The role reports to the Director of Operations and requires 3–5 years in data center security with 2+ years in leadership, plus knowledge of Lenel, IP CCTV, and DCIM.

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in Engineering, IT or related discipline.
• 3-5 years of hands-on data center experience, including 2+ years in a supervisory role.
• Familiarity with ISO 27001, SOC 2, and PCI-DSS compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Direct day-to-day security operations across multiple facilities.
• Oversee guard force, access governance, and KPI/SLA adherence.
• Maintain and oversee CCTV, access control, and 90-day video retention.
• Lead audits and incident response with risk teams and authorities.
• Manage security Opex/Capex budgeting and vendor contracts.

Skills

Security leadership

Incident response

Vendor management

24/7 operations mindset

Education

Degree or Diploma in Engineering or IT

Tools

Lenel

IP CCTV / NVR

BMS / DCIM

ITSM frameworks

Job description

Talent Recruit is representing a leading hyperscale data center provider in Johor Bahru. We seek a Data Center Security Operations Manager to lead physical security, access governance, and surveillance across multiple sites, ensuring high-availability services for hyperscale and enterprise clients.

The role reports to the Director of Operations and requires 3–5 years in data center security with 2+ years in leadership, plus knowledge of Lenel, IP CCTV, and DCIM.