Data Center Security Ops Lead I

QTS Data Centers; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan

Paid holidays

Volunteer days

Tuition assistance

Parental leave

Military leave

Job summary

QTS Data Centers seeks a Security Operations Manager I to oversee physical security services across data center operations, including contract guards, alarm investigations, and incident reporting. You will coordinate with regional security specialists on projects and expansions, ensuring a safe, professional visitor and employee experience and strong client relations.

You’ll lead training, monitor KPIs, and drive continuous improvement of guard operations, while maintaining compliance with

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in security patrolling and reporting.
• 3+ years managing security vendors, contractors and customers.
• 3+ years working in operations, physical security or equivalent environment.
• 2+ years project management experience.
• Bachelor's degree or five or more years working in an operations, physical security or equivalent environment or Associate's degree or three or more years experience working in an operations, physical security or equivalent environment.
• Must be able to travel up to 10% including the ability to travel to other sites to provide training and support as needed

Responsibilities

• Supervise contract frontline security staff and daily security operations to provide a safe experience for all who enter the facility
• Manage security operations for a data center
• Maintain close coordination with security vendor management to ensure continuous improvement of security team skills through targeted training, practical exercises and the documentation and application of lessons‑learned
• Interface with and assist in mobilizing vendors involved in system repairs for current sites and new security for construction
• Evaluate and drive continuous improvement of contract guard operations through the use of key performance indicators, collaborative improvement plans, conducting training and leading security briefing for contractor and sub‑contractor personnel to ensure great customer service in all Security interactions
• Ensure the Security Department is following all proper protocols, including monitoring the cameras, fire alarms, physical patrolling, recognition of items for proper written documentation of all security‑related incidents, dispatching, and completing various logs/files on a daily basis.
• Verify Data Center security programs are delivered to meet defined corporate security standards
• Assume 24/7/365 availability to respond to and manage appropriately all requests for emergency and non‑emergency assistance in a professional manner
• Managing the process of bringing on new contract security staff for sites under construction
• Ensure all security systems are fully functional to include Access Control, Visitor Management, Service Now, CCTV
• Create, assign, and issue facility access badges to authorized personnel
• Investigate accidents, thefts, disturbances and discrepancies and provide appropriate and timely notifications to required parties
• Knowledge and familiarization with all emergency response plans and evacuation procedures including conducting fire evacuation drills
• Confirm all security equipment is kept in excellent working condition through regular inspection and by following QTS preventative maintenance programs
• Develop and maintain working relationships with Federal, State, and Local Law Enforcement as well as Fire and EMS
• Generate reports and prepare presentations on the status of physical security operations and be able to deliver presentations and briefings to customers, stakeholders and senior leaders
• Provides reports as needed for internal and external audits
• Serve as a customer advocate by identifying security‑related opportunities and crafting innovative solutions that maintain uncompromising security standards
• Perform security officer duties as needed to ensure efficient operations and guest service standards are met

Skills

Security patrolling

Vendor management

Operations

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Associate's degree

Tools

Access Control Systems

ProWatch

Genetec

Job description

QTS Data Centers seeks a Security Operations Manager I to oversee physical security services across data center operations, including contract guards, alarm investigations, and incident reporting. You will coordinate with regional security specialists on projects and expansions, ensuring a safe, professional visitor and employee experience and strong client relations.

You’ll lead training, monitor KPIs, and drive continuous improvement of guard operations, while maintaining compliance with