Regional Security Operations Lead – Data Centers

NEXTDC; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

NEXTDC in Malaysia is seeking a Security Operations Manager for the KL region to lead the security team, protect people, assets and information, and ensure excellent customer outcomes across our data centres.

You will manage day-to-day security operations, act as the primary escalation point for incidents, oversee staffing and audits, and drive continuous improvement while aligning with policy and customer contracts.

Qualifications

• Over 6 years managing corporate, physical and information security for organisations with 200+ employees.
• Strong knowledge of ISO27001, PCI-DSS, SOC 1 & 2 and related standards.
• Experience in managing VIP events and security training.
• Proven ability to build relationships and manage security operations.
• Independent, organised and detail-focused.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Security Operations across facilities, ensuring policy alignment and safety across all data centres.
• Lead daily security operations, ensure consistency, compliance, and professionalism across shifts.
• Act as escalation point for incidents, service requests and operational issues.
• Manage rosters with contract security providers including leave planning and coverage.
• Oversee incident management processes and reporting.
• Maintain security data, audit standards and compliance documentation.
• Drive continuous improvement in security processes and service delivery.
• Provide routine updates to Head of Security.

Skills

Leadership

Security operations

Incident management

VIP events

Vendor management

MS Office

Tools

CCTV systems

Access control

Alarms

Vehicle scanners

Job description

NEXTDC in Malaysia is seeking a Security Operations Manager for the KL region to lead the security team, protect people, assets and information, and ensure excellent customer outcomes across our data centres.

You will manage day-to-day security operations, act as the primary escalation point for incidents, oversee staffing and audits, and drive continuous improvement while aligning with policy and customer contracts.