National Physical Security Lead – Tech Infrastructure

CelcomDigi; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

CelcomDigi seeks a seasoned leader to head nationwide physical security operations for critical technology facilities. You will protect data centres, hubs, telco towers, and other sites while ensuring regulatory compliance and governance across all regions.

You will manage security partners, drive security technology projects, and lead incident management and loss prevention with a focus on resilience and continuous improvement in Malaysia.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of relevant experience in the physical security industry, with strong exposure to security operations and site protection.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Security Management, Building Management, Facilities Management, Business Administration, Operations Management, or a related field.
• Strong experience in physical and perimeter security, including facilities and security project management, surveillance systems, access control, and related security infrastructure.
• Hands-on experience in security systems and equipment, including system handling, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and coordination with relevant vendors.
• Proven ability to liaise effectively with government authorities, law enforcement agencies, external parties, and internal stakeholders on security-related matters.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, investigation, and report-writing skills, with the ability to assess security risks and recommend appropriate actions.
• Experienced in close monitoring, incident tracking, and maintaining accurate security records and documentation to enable timely response and effective incident management.
• Good understanding of relevant laws, regulations, security standards, and law enforcement requirements, with the ability to ensure compliance across security operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage end-to-end physical security operations across all technology buildings nationwide, including perimeter security, access control, surveillance systems, guarding services, and security assets.
• Ensure high availability and reliability of all security systems with zero tolerance for downtime that may impact business continuity.
• Drive operational consistency across regions through standardized procedures, governance, and performance monitoring.

Skills

Physical security

Security operations

Vendor management

Regulatory compliance

Incident management

Security governance

Project management

Risk assessment

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Security Management

Tools

CCTV systems

Access control systems

Job description

CelcomDigi seeks a seasoned leader to head nationwide physical security operations for critical technology facilities. You will protect data centres, hubs, telco towers, and other sites while ensuring regulatory compliance and governance across all regions.

You will manage security partners, drive security technology projects, and lead incident management and loss prevention with a focus on resilience and continuous improvement in Malaysia.