24/7 Data Center Security Specialist

New Mexico Department of Justice; Santa Fe (NM); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The New Mexico Department of Information Technology is hiring a Security Guard to safeguard the John Simms Building and state data center facilities. This role provides round-the-clock protection of critical infrastructure and equipment across Albuquerque, Santa Fe, and other sites.

You will perform hourly surveillance, verify access, log visits, monitor cameras, and document shifts while coordinating with supervisors.

Qualifications

• Experience maintaining a critical environment that requires 24/7 support.
• Experience in computer-based monitoring (video surveillance).
• Experience with access control (badging systems).
• Experience monitoring environmental equipment (electrical, cooling, air quality).
• CPR/first-aid or safety training is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct a complete physical surveillance of the John Simms Building every hour.
• Verify critical infrastructure and perform full safety checks of the building and data center.
• Monitor CRACs and temperatures in the computer room; ensure server racks are closed and locked.
• Operate the Security Guard window, sign in visitors and manage visitor badges.
• Issue and log keys for critical infrastructure to authorized personnel.
• Monitor surveillance cameras at data centers and off-site locations; supervise entry and parking areas.
• Escort staff to storage rooms and inventory equipment movement.
• Prepare detailed daily shift reports and communicate issues to supervisors.

Skills

Security surveillance

Access control systems

Safety procedures

CPR/First Aid

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Video surveillance software

Badge/access control systems

Job description

The New Mexico Department of Information Technology is hiring a Security Guard to safeguard the John Simms Building and state data center facilities. This role provides round-the-clock protection of critical infrastructure and equipment across Albuquerque, Santa Fe, and other sites.

You will perform hourly surveillance, verify access, log visits, monitor cameras, and document shifts while coordinating with supervisors.