Data Center Security Lead - On-Site (HPC)

Core Scientific, Inc; Muskogee (OK); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Core Scientific, Inc. seeks a Security Manager to lead and manage all aspects of physical security at a high-performance computing data center campus.

You will partner with internal stakeholders, clients, contractors, and external agencies to deliver a secure operating environment that meets corporate standards and client requirements. Responsibilities include overseeing security operations, incident response, training, risk assessments, audits, and coordination with facilities, IT, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Security Management, Criminal Justice, or related field (preferred) or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years’ experience in physical security, with at least 3 years in a leadership/manager role, preferably in data center, critical infrastructure, or HPC environments.
• Strong knowledge of access control, CCTV, and integrated security technologies.
• Familiarity with data center standards (Uptime Institute, ISO, NIST, SOC audits) preferred.
• Proven experience in incident response, investigations, and working with law enforcement.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to operate effectively in high-pressure, mission-critical environments.
• Electronic Physical Security knowledge of Genetec/Axis/HID preferred.
• Professional certifications (e.g., PSP, CPP, etc.) preferred.
• Military or law enforcement background preferred.
• Experience in physical Security design preferred.
• Project management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily physical security operations across the data center campus, including security officers, access control, CCTV and perimeter security.
• Ensure continuous compliance with corporate security standards, client contractual obligations, and regulatory requirements.
• Manage incident response, investigations, and reporting, ensuring timely escalation and resolution of security events.
• Maintain a visible presence onsite as the primary point of contact for security-related matters.
• Supervise and develop contract security staff, ensuring performance, training, and adherence to post orders.
• Conduct regular drills, tabletop exercises, and refresher training for security teams on emergency response, active assailant, severe weather, and other crisis scenarios.
• Foster a strong culture of professionalism, vigilance, and customer service within the security team.
• Conduct regular risk assessments, security audits, and vulnerability analyses specific to HPC/data center operations.
• Partner with operations, facilities, IT, and compliance teams to implement layered defense strategies.
• Ensure compliance with client audit requests, certifications, and industry frameworks (e.g., ISO 27001, SOC 2, NIST standards).
• Manage and optimize use of access control systems, visitor management, CCTV analytics, intrusion detection, and perimeter technologies.
• Coordinate with security engineering teams on upgrades, integrations, and system health monitoring.
• Ensure accurate badge/access provisioning and deprovisioning processes for employees, vendors, and clients.
• Lead on-site crisis response during security incidents, emergencies, and severe weather events.
• Coordinate with law enforcement, fire, and emergency services as required.
• Maintain and update site-specific emergency action plans, business continuity measures, and crisis communication protocols.
• Serve as the primary liaison for tenants, customers, contractors, and internal stakeholders regarding security matters.
• Provide security input during site expansions, construction, and development projects to ensure physical security is embedded from the start.
• Foster open, respectful, and professional communication directly within the team, with co-workers/ teammates, and leaders across the organization.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Security operations

Incident response

Access control

CCTV

Stakeholder management

Emergency planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Security Management or related field

Tools

Genetec

Axis

HID

Job description

Core Scientific, Inc. seeks a Security Manager to lead and manage all aspects of physical security at a high-performance computing data center campus.

You will partner with internal stakeholders, clients, contractors, and external agencies to deliver a secure operating environment that meets corporate standards and client requirements. Responsibilities include overseeing security operations, incident response, training, risk assessments, audits, and coordination with facilities, IT, and