Data Center Security & Crisis Response Lead

IREN; Childress (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

401(k) matching

Flexible work arrangements

Relocation assistance

Job summary

IREN in Childress, Texas seeks a Data Center Security Specialist to oversee physical security operations across our data center campuses. You will coordinate with operations, facilities, IT, and security partners to protect people, assets, and critical infrastructure.

The role requires hands-on leadership of access control, CCTV, visitor management, incident response, and emergency management, with a focus on policy compliance, risk assessment, and continuous security improvement.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of physical security supervisory experience in large enterprise sites.
• Must commute to Childress, TX or relocate before starting.
• Able to lift up to 49 lbs.
• Willing to participate in a 24/7 on-call rotation; flexible hours.
• Valid Texas Security Worker’s License.
• Criminal Record Check required.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily physical security operations for the IREN data center campuses.
• Provide operational leadership to contracted security personnel.
• Ensure enforcement of all security policies and post orders.
• Conduct risk assessments and mitigation strategies.
• Monitor security systems performance and readiness.
• Coordinate incidents with security management.
• Ensure regulatory, contractual, and corporate security compliance.
• Oversee perimeter/vehicle/pedestrian access and contractor management.

Skills

Physical security operations

Security frameworks

Incident management

Security technology platforms

Certifications

Security education

MS Office / project tools

Education

Security-related post-secondary education

Tools

Genetec

LenelS2

Avigilon

Job description

IREN in Childress, Texas seeks a Data Center Security Specialist to oversee physical security operations across our data center campuses. You will coordinate with operations, facilities, IT, and security partners to protect people, assets, and critical infrastructure.

The role requires hands-on leadership of access control, CCTV, visitor management, incident response, and emergency management, with a focus on policy compliance, risk assessment, and continuous security improvement.