Manager Security jobs in United Kingdom

Location:

Team: Infrastructure

Employment Type: Regular

Job Code: A147936

• 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 documentations, 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

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelors 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 security vendor in the implementation of Enterprise Video Surveillance and Access Control Systems, with preference for critical infrastructure projects
• At least 1 year of experience in managing security vendors as an end user or client role
• Familiarity in 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
• Demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills in English

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proficiency in Mandarin is preferred to facilitate effective communication with Mandarin‑speaking stakeholders, including those based in Mainland China, but it is not mandatory.
• Certification in PMP will be a plus.
• Certification in CPP or familiarity of physical security operations in data centers will be a plus.
• Basic knowledge of IP networking will be a plus.

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