Datacenter Security Manager, Hønefoss

Nscale; Hønefoss; On-site; NOK 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Nscale is seeking a Site Security Manager to oversee daily physical security operations at the Data Centre, ensuring Securitas services meet Nscale standards and staff, contractors, visitors, and customers remain secure. You will manage reception security, visitor management, access control, patrols, and day-to-day site security matters.

In this role you will lead contract security activities, coordinate with security vendors and internal teams, and help shape operating standards for a

Qualifications

• Experience managing contract security teams.
• Experience within data centres or critical infrastructure.
• Knowledge of physical security systems.
• Experience managing visitors and customer security requirements.
• ISO 27001 or SOC 2 knowledge.
• Experience supporting government or hyperscale customer environments.

Responsibilities

• Manage all physical security operations at DC.
• Ensure security standards are consistently maintained.
• Conduct routine inspections of security controls.
• Ensure compliance with site procedures.

Skills

Leadership

Contractor management

Visitor management

Security auditing

ISO 27001 knowledge

SOC 2 knowledge

Data centre experience

Security systems knowledge

Job description

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Responsible for the daily management of physical security operations, managing the Securitas contract, and ensuring compliance at the data centre.

• Experience managing contract security teams
• Experience within data centres or critical infrastructure
• Knowledge of physical security systems
• Experience managing visitors and customer security requirements
• Opportunity to help shape operating standards for a next-generation AI cloud platform
• Work on complex infrastructure challenges with real ownership and impact

About The Role

The Site Security Manager is responsible for the daily management of all physical security operations at the Data Centre. The role ensures that security services delivered by Securitas meet Nscale standards while maintaining a secure environment for staff, contractors, visitors and customers. The Site Security Manager oversees reception security, visitor management, access control, security patrols and operational readiness while acting as the primary point of contact for day-to-day site security matters.

Responsibilities:

Site Security Management

• Manage all physical security operations at DC.
• Ensure security standards are consistently maintained.
• Conduct routine inspections of security controls.
• Ensure compliance with site procedures.

Contract Management

• Manage the Securitas security contract.
• Supervise daily performance of security officers.
• Conduct performance reviews and service meetings.
• Ensure contractual service levels are achieved.

Reception Operations

• Ensure reception operates professionally and securely.
• Oversee visitor registration and identity verification.
• Ensure visitor escorts are available where required.
• Maintain visitor records.

Visitor Management

• Ensure customer visits are coordinated securely.
• Ensure contractor access follows approved procedures.
• Support VIP visits and government delegations.

Physical Security

• Ensure CCTV, access control and intrusion detection systems remain operational.
• Conduct physical security inspections.
• Report defects and coordinate remedial actions.
• Verify perimeter security standards.

Security Operations

• Coordinate responses to on-site security incidents.
• Liaise with emergency services.
• Conduct investigations into physical security events.

Compliance

• Support ISO 27001 and SOC 2 audits.
• Maintain site security documentation.
• Support customer security audits.
• Ensure compliance with customer physical security standards.

Key Relationships

• Internal VP Global Physical and Data Centre Security
• Facilities
• Compliance
• Information Security
• Securitas
• Customers
• Emergency Services
• Security vendors
• Contractors

About You

Required

• Experience managing contract security teams.
• Experience within data centres or critical infrastructure.
• Knowledge of physical security systems.
• Experience managing visitors and customer security requirements.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Experience supervising reception operations.
• Security auditing experience.
• ISO 27001 or SOC 2 knowledge.
• Experience supporting government or hyperscale customer environments.

Skills

• Leadership
• Communication
• Contractor management
• Decision making

What We Can Offer You

You’ll have the opportunity to help shape the operating standards behind a next-generation AI cloud platform, working on complex infrastructure challenges with real ownership and impact. This is a chance to play a meaningful role in scaling high-performance, sustainable data centre operations in a fast-moving environment.

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Nscale is the GPU cloud engineered for AI. We provide cost-effective, high-performance infrastructure for AI start-ups and large enterprise customers. Nscale enables AI-focused companies to achieve superior results by reducing the complexity of AI development. Our GPU cloud bolsters technical capabilities and directly supports strategic business outcomes, including cost management, rapid innovation, and environmental responsibility.

We thrive on a culture of relentless innovation, ownership, and accountability, where every team member takes pride in their work and drives it with excellence and urgency. As an Nscaler, you’ll build trust through openness and transparency, where everyone is inspired to do their best work. If you join our team, you’ll be contributing to building the technology that powers the future.