Onsite Data Center Security Specialist

WESCO; Johor Bahru; On-site; MYR 72,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Wesco is seeking an on-site Security Operations professional to support client data centers, perform daily site walks, inspect critical spaces, and act as the first responder for security incidents.

The role requires 1+ year of data center security experience, report writing, and familiarity with security devices like card readers and cameras. Willingness to travel between locations and work weekends or nights as needed is required.

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 travel between assigned locations, including Data Centers , etc. as needed.

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 & standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• 100% onsite support with no remote work.

Skills

Security operations

Incident response

Report writing

On-site security

Education

High School Degree

Tools

Card readers

Cameras

Job description

Wesco is seeking an on-site Security Operations professional to support client data centers, perform daily site walks, inspect critical spaces, and act as the first responder for security incidents.

The role requires 1+ year of data center security experience, report writing, and familiarity with security devices like card readers and cameras. Willingness to travel between locations and work weekends or nights as needed is required.