Security Operations

Wesco International, Inc.; Malaysia; On-site; MYR 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Wesco International, Inc. is seeking an on-site Security Operations professional to cover security tasks in client data centers. You will perform foot patrols, incident reporting, and safety escalations while supporting high-priority rack moves and site audits.

This role requires 1+ year in a data center environment, reporting experience, and strong communication skills. Some travel to assigned locations may be needed; weekend/night shifts possible.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• At least 1+ year working in a data center environment.
• Experience in security or safety roles and incident response.
• Ability to write reports and document findings clearly.
• Familiarity with security devices such as access readers and cameras.
• Knowledge of incident command structures and tier 1 response.
• Strong safety awareness and data center practices.
• Ability to coordinate with cross-functional teams and report requirements.
• Willingness to work weekends, nights, and holidays as needed.
• Excellent communication and trouble-shooting skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-site security support in customer data centers.
• Conduct daily site walks and report security hardware issues.
• Inspect critical spaces (data halls, storage, loading docks).
• Serve as first responder for safety incidents with written reports.
• Oversee high-value rack moves and deployments for security.
• Support site safety compliance and document violations.
• Participate in site audits of data center infrastructure.
• Act as primary responder to incidents at the site.
• Contribute to site SOPs and related processes.
• Provide 100% on-site coverage with no remote work.

Skills

Data center experience

Security operations

Incident reporting

CPR certified

Communication skills

Office Suite

COLO experience

Education

High School Degree

Tools

Card readers & CCTV

Job description

As Security Operations, you will provide services to cover security operation related work in client’s data center, including foot patrols, complete forms, reporting, safety escalations, call-outs and response to incidents and safety events.

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.

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.

Physical Expectations:

• - Employee required to walk long distances repeatedly throughout the day.