Data Center Operations Security Program Manager

Serverfarm; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401k

Full coverage medical

Dental and vision

Job summary

Serverfarm is seeking a Data Center Operations Security Program Manager to design, implement, and manage the physical security program across one or more data-center campuses. You will collaborate with Operations, Facilities, IT, Legal, Compliance, and external vendors to ensure a secure, compliant, and audit-ready environment while maintaining uptime.

Develop governance, policies, and playbooks; lead investigations; manage incidents, risk assessments, and training.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a related field
• 3+ years of experience in physical security or risk management
• Experience managing multi-site security programs
• Strong knowledge of physical security systems and technologies
• Experience supporting audits and compliance frameworks
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

• Develop, own, and maintain the enterprise physical security program for data-center operations
• Establish standardized security policies, procedures, and playbooks across sites
• Define security governance frameworks aligned with industry standards
• Oversee day-to-day physical security ops including access control, surveillance, and guard services
• Implement and manage access control systems, CCTV, alarms, and monitoring platforms
• Conduct risk assessments, vulnerability analyses, and threat modeling
• Lead security incident investigations and corrective action planning
• Develop and maintain incident response and escalation procedures
• Support audits, customer assurance activities, and regulatory compliance
• Manage security vendors, contracts, SLAs, and performance metrics
• Develop and deliver security training and awareness programs
• Establish KPIs, reporting, and continuous improvement initiatives

Skills

Physical security

Risk management

Security governance

Verbal & written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Job description

Serverfarm is a leading developer and operator of data centers with over 750+ locations and key customer relationships in 45 countries. We're revolutionizing how data centers operate across North America, Western Europe, and Israel, serving the world's leading technology and hyperscale companies. With Manulife Investment Management's acquisition in 2023 and our award-winning InCommand platform we're positioned for explosive growth as AI adoption and cloud migration drive unprecedented demand for data center capacity.

A career at Serverfarm means being at the forefront of digital infrastructure innovation, where your work directly impacts how the world's data is managed and secured. As we target 4x growth over the next four years, you'll have unprecedented opportunities to take on new challenges, develop cutting-edge skills, and grow your career across our expanding global operations.

Join our team of innovators and help shape the future of sustainable data centers while building a career without boundaries.

The Data Center Operations Security Program Manager is responsible for the design, implementation, and ongoing management of the physical security program across one or more data-center campuses. This role ensures the protection of personnel, critical infrastructure, customer assets, and information by establishing standardized security policies, operational procedures, compliance controls, and risk-management frameworks aligned with industry standards and operational best practices.

The Security Program Manager partners closely with Operations, Facilities, IT, Legal, Compliance, and external security vendors to maintain a secure, resilient, and audit-ready environment without compromising uptime or operational efficiency.

Key Accountabilities

• Develop, own, and maintain the enterprise physical security program for data-center operations
• Establish standardized security policies, procedures, and operational playbooks across all sites
• Define security governance frameworks aligned with industry standards
• Oversee day-to-day physical security operations including access control, surveillance, and guard services
• Implement and manage access control systems, CCTV, alarms, and monitoring platforms
• Conduct risk assessments, vulnerability analyses, and threat modeling
• Lead security incident investigations and corrective action planning
• Develop and maintain incident response and escalation procedures
• Support audits, customer assurance activities, and regulatory compliance
• Manage security vendors, contracts, SLAs, and performance metrics
• Develop and deliver security training and awareness programs
• Establish KPIs, reporting, and continuous improvement initiatives

Required Skills

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of experience in physical security or risk management.
• Experience managing multi-site security programs.
• Strong knowledge of physical security systems and technologies.
• Experience supporting audits and compliance frameworks.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Desired Skills

• CPP, PSP, CISSP, CISM, or similar certifications.
• Experience in data-center, colocation, or hyperscale environments.
• Familiarity with SOC 1/2, ISO 27001, PCI DSS, and NIST frameworks.
• Experience managing large security vendors and contracts.

Serverfarm is committed to providing an equal opportunity workplace and offers paid time off, paid holidays, 401k and FULL coverage medical, dental and vision. Our compensation philosophy rewards employees for achieving the values and objectives aligned with the company's goals and strategic initiatives.

The listed salary range for this position is an estimate based on the competitive job market. Final compensation will be based on your own individual skills, experience, and location.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed in this role. They are not intended to serve as an exhaustive list of all possible responsibilities and duties. We encourage you to apply even if your experience isn't an exact match to the job description.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.