Onsite Data Center Security & Incident Response

Wesco; Subang Jaya; On-site; MYR 20,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Wesco is hiring for Security Operations to provide on-site security at client data centers in Malaysia, including patrols, reporting, and incident response. This role requires hands-on monitoring and quick escalation when safety events occur.

You will conduct daily site walks, inspect critical spaces, and support safety incidents as a first responder. The position emphasizes coordination with Data Center Operations and cross-functional teams, with 100% on-site work.

Qualifications

• High School Degree or Equivalent required.
• 1+ year working knowledge or experience operating in a Data Center environment.
• Previous Security and/or Safety experience.
• Experience in report writing and incident response.
• Experience with Security Device functions, such as card readers, cameras, etc.
• Experience with Incident Command Structure, specifically tier 1 responder.
• Knowledge of Data center Safety and Security practices.
• Ability to work with multiple cross functional teams such as Data Center Operations, Logistics, Safety, XOC, etc. follow specific task instructions and provide necessary reporting.
• Ability to flex schedule as needed, including ability to work weekends, nights, holidays, as needed.
• Strong troubleshooting and communication skills to be able to analyze hardware and software problems; research and resolve complex issues; and interface with customers, manufacturers, and technical support staff.
• Ability to travel between assigned locations, including Data Centers , etc. as needed.
• Ability to stand or walk for extended periods of time with minimum rest or breaks.
• Strong written and spoken communication skills.
• Proficient in Office Suite. - Trained or willing to be CPR certified.
• COLO experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work in customer's leased or owned data centers, operated spaces, and other areas as designated, providing on-site security support.
• Hands-on involvement for assigned data center activities such as: conducting daily site walks, diagnosing security hardware issues and reporting findings for immediate escalation.
• Conduct inspections via provided forms of critical spaces within the Data Center, including Data Halls, Storage Rooms, loading docks, and other areas as assigned.
• Support security & safety incidents as a first responder, documenting findings and providing written reports.
• Support high value/high priority rack moves and deployments, as a security overseer.
• Participate in the site safety compliance program by reporting violations.
• Participate in physical audits for data center infrastructure.
• Serve as the primary responder for security related incidents at site.
• Participate in developing site related processes & SOPs.
• 100% onsite support with no remote work.

Skills

Data center ops

Incident response

Report writing

Security devices

Cross-functional teams

Scheduling flexibility

Communication skills

CPR certified

Education

High School Degree or Equivalent

Job description

Wesco is hiring for Security Operations to provide on-site security at client data centers in Malaysia, including patrols, reporting, and incident response. This role requires hands-on monitoring and quick escalation when safety events occur.

You will conduct daily site walks, inspect critical spaces, and support safety incidents as a first responder. The position emphasizes coordination with Data Center Operations and cross-functional teams, with 100% on-site work.