Data Center Campus Security Leader

Applied Digital; Boyce (LA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Career growth opportunities

Innovative work environment

Job summary

Applied Digital is seeking a Data Center Campus Security Manager to lead physical security for our HPC campus. You will develop and implement security programs, oversee access control, surveillance, and incident response, and collaborate with IT, facilities, and legal teams to ensure robust protection of assets.

The role requires extensive security leadership, risk assessment capabilities, and a track record in managing security operations for mission-critical facilities.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of security operations experience in corporate or gov’t settings.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred; law enforcement/military background OK.
• Customer focus with Fortune 100 experience an asset.
• Experience with Lenel, Milestone, Axis or similar platforms.
• Strong leadership, policy writing, and risk management skills.
• Data center operations experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive physical security program.
• Lead security teams across multiple locations and projects.
• Oversee access control, surveillance, and intrusion systems.
• Conduct risk assessments and mitigate threats.
• Create emergency response and crisis plans; coordinate with law enforcement.
• Manage security budget and measure performance metrics.

Skills

Security operations

Leadership

Risk management

Physical security

Communication

Budget management

Policy development

Team management

Incident response

Cross-functional collab

Education

Bachelor's degree

Law enforcement exp or military

Security certifications (CPP/PSP)

Tools

Lenel

Milestone

Axis cameras

Access control systems

Job description

Applied Digital is seeking a Data Center Campus Security Manager to lead physical security for our HPC campus. You will develop and implement security programs, oversee access control, surveillance, and incident response, and collaborate with IT, facilities, and legal teams to ensure robust protection of assets.

The role requires extensive security leadership, risk assessment capabilities, and a track record in managing security operations for mission-critical facilities.