Data Center Security Program Manager, Data Center Development

ByteDance; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

ByteDance Data Center Development team is seeking an experienced Security Project Manager to oversee enterprise access control, intrusion detection and video surveillance deployments across the APAC region.

You will collaborate with data center managers, vendors and cross‑functional teams to ensure on‑time delivery, adherence to security design standards and cost efficiency, while driving key security program initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Engineering or IT/security related qualifications.
• 3+ years direct hands-on experience as a security vendor in Enterprise Video Surveillance and Access Control.
• 1+ year experience managing security vendors as an end user or client.
• Familiarity with physical security design standards for APAC data centers.
• High integrity and accountability; ability to lead and inspire change even without authority.
• Demonstrate stakeholder management during conflicting priorities.

Responsibilities

• Ensure on-time delivery of large-scale data center projects for Access Control System, IDS, and Video Surveillance across APAC.
• Coordinate security installation schedules with data center project managers to support delivery timelines.
• Manage vendors that install, program and test Enterprise Access Control and Video Surveillance systems.
• Guide ByteDance site teams to monitor security installation progress by data center providers.
• Review security design with ByteDance design managers for standards and specifications.
• Support expansion into new countries with site surveys, security vendor RFPs and onboarding.
• Collaborate with cross-department teams to align on future security architecture and retrofit works.
• Drive security program initiatives including design standards, documentation and roadmaps.
• Lead construction EHS initiatives and site walks for overall security and safety.

Education

Bachelor’s in Engineering

PSP or CSPM certifications

Tools

IP Networking

Job description

Responsibilities

ByteDance Data Center Development team is responsible for building Data Center and Network in the Asia Pacific region. Our work involves, but is not limited to, data center innovation, implementing advanced technologies and renewable energy to achieve carbon-neutrality, rapid project delivery, capacity planning, process and risk control, cost management, etc. Our objective is to provide ByteDance with efficient Data Center infrastructure services to support our business growth. The Global Delivery Management team is mainly responsible for site selection, acquisition, and project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Ensure on-time delivery of multiple large-scale data center projects for Access Control System, Intrusion Detection Systems, and Video Surveillance System across the APAC region
• Work hand-in-hand with data center project managers in aligning security installation schedules and progress to support delivery timeline
• Manage vendors that perform Enterprise Access Control and Video Surveillance system installation, programming and testing
• Guide ByteDance site team to regularly monitor security infrastructure installation progress by data center providers
• Partner closely with ByteDance design managers in reviewing security design of the data centers, as well as compliance of standards and specifications
• Support the ByteDance commercial team in works related to expansion into new countries, such as site survey, security vendor RFP and onboarding, etc
• Collaborate with cross-department teams to align on future security architecture and retrofit works, with occasional syncs during the US timezones
• Drive and own department's security program initiatives such as review of security design standards, design documentation, cost optimization, system technology development roadmap, knowledge sharing of security technology, etc
• Concurrently lead construction EHS initiatives and regular site walks, as part of overall supervision of site security and safety

Qualifications

Minimum Qualification(s)

• Bachelor’s in Engineering or other IT/security technology related qualifications (e.g. PSP, CSPM or product-specific certifications)
• At least 3 years of direct hands-on experience as a security vendor in the implementation of Enterprise Video Surveillance and Access Control Systems
• At least 1 year of experience in managing security vendors as an end user or client role
• Familiarity with physical security design standards for data centers in APAC region
• Must possess a high degree of integrity and accountability, as well as the ability to lead and inspire change even without authority
• Demonstrate stakeholder management during times of conflicting priorities

Preferred Qualification(s)

• Experience with critical infrastructure projects
• Certification in PMP will be a plus
• Certification in CPP or familiarity with physical security operations in data centers will be a plus
• Basic knowledge of IP networking will be a plus

About Us

Founded in 2012, ByteDance's mission is to inspire creativity and enrich life. With a suite of more than a dozen products, including TikTok, Lemon8, CapCut and Pico as well as platforms specific to the China market, including Toutiao, Douyin, and Xigua, ByteDance has made it easier and more fun for people to connect with, consume, and create content.

Why Join ByteDance

Inspiring creativity is at the core of ByteDance's mission. Our innovative products are built to help people authentically express themselves, discover and connect – and our global, diverse teams make that possible. Together, we create value for our communities, inspire creativity and enrich life – a mission we work towards every day.

As ByteDancers, we strive to do great things with great people. We lead with curiosity, humility, and a desire to make impact in a rapidly growing tech company. By constantly iterating and fostering an "Always Day 1" mindset, we achieve meaningful breakthroughs for ourselves, our Company, and our users. When we create and grow together, the possibilities are limitless. Join us.

Diversity & Inclusion

ByteDance is committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives. Our platform connects people from across the globe and so does our workplace. At ByteDance, our mission is to inspire creativity and enrich life. To achieve that goal, we are committed to celebrating our diverse voices and to creating an environment that reflects the many communities we reach. We are passionate about this and hope you are too.