Lead Data Center Security Operations Specialist

CyrusOne; Ashburn (GA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

CyrusOne is seeking a Lead Data Center Security Operations Technician to oversee advanced onsite security operations across critical data center environments. You will coordinate priorities, provide escalation support, and guide incident response to protect uptime and contractual performance.

The role requires 5-7 years in security operations, strong knowledge of physical security systems, Windows-based systems, and networking fundamentals. This position is on-site with CyrusOne’s data centers.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in security operations, facilities support, or a related environment.
• High school diploma or equivalent; associate or bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Technical training or certifications in security systems are a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day onsite data center security operations across assigned critical environments.
• Coordinate day-to-day site priorities, execution needs, and operational support activities.
• Lead onsite incident response, issue triage, escalation support, and recovery coordination.
• Assist with maintaining system uptime, contractual performance, and customer trust.
• Document issues, troubleshooting steps, and escalation activities clearly for visibility.

Skills

Security operations

Incident response

Staff coordination

Escalation management

Documentation

Education

High school diploma

Associates or Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Windows OS

Networking fundamentals

Security systems knowledge

Job description

CyrusOne is seeking a Lead Data Center Security Operations Technician to oversee advanced onsite security operations across critical data center environments. You will coordinate priorities, provide escalation support, and guide incident response to protect uptime and contractual performance.

The role requires 5-7 years in security operations, strong knowledge of physical security systems, Windows-based systems, and networking fundamentals. This position is on-site with CyrusOne’s data centers.