Data Center Physical Security Engineer

CloudHQ, LLC; Ashburn (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with match

Paid holidays & PTO

Development opportunities

Job summary

CloudHQ, LLC is seeking a Physical Security Engineer to join our Data Center Operations team in Ashburn, VA. The role focuses on day-to-day security operations, system availability, and safety across large-scale data centers.

The ideal candidate will lead security program activities, support SSAE18 and ISO 27001 audits, and coordinate with vendors while ensuring robust access control, video surveillance, and emergency response plans. This position requires travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of facility physical security and security systems architecture.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and access control software.
• Strong written and oral communication; technical writing skills.
• Excellent customer service and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage emergencies, incidents, and security operations in data centers.
• Experience managing personnel and budgets in a high-reliability environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop operating strategies and maintenance programs for security systems.
• Create standards and templates for future security implementations.
• Support audits (SSAE18, ISO 27001) and compliance.
• Improve security reporting and analytics.
• Write procedures for security system use and maintenance.
• Coordinate work with outsourced vendors and manage security budgets.
• Maintain as-built documentation and participate in drills and investigations.
• Establish relationships with emergency responders and tenants.

Skills

Facility security

Security systems

MS Office

Access control

Technical writing

Customer service

Emergency response

Education

Bachelor’s degree

ASIS PSP Certification

Security certifications

Tools

AC vendor certs

Video surveillance certs

Job description

CloudHQ, LLC is seeking a Physical Security Engineer to join our Data Center Operations team in Ashburn, VA. The role focuses on day-to-day security operations, system availability, and safety across large-scale data centers.

The ideal candidate will lead security program activities, support SSAE18 and ISO 27001 audits, and coordinate with vendors while ensuring robust access control, video surveillance, and emergency response plans. This position requires travel as needed.