Onsite Data Center Security Lead

Core Scientific; Muskogee (OK); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Core Scientific is seeking a Security Manager for our HPC data center campus to lead physical security operations, protecting personnel and assets while partnering with clients, contractors, and agencies to maintain a secure operating environment. The role requires 5+ years in physical security with leadership experience, strong knowledge of access control, CCTV, and standards such as ISO/NIST.

You will implement layered defense, conduct drills, and coordinate with operations, facilities, IT,

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.

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.

Skills

Leadership

Incident response

Security operations

Stakeholder management

Access control

CCTV

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Security Management or related field

Tools

Genetec

Axis

HID

Job description

Core Scientific is seeking a Security Manager for our HPC data center campus to lead physical security operations, protecting personnel and assets while partnering with clients, contractors, and agencies to maintain a secure operating environment. The role requires 5+ years in physical security with leadership experience, strong knowledge of access control, CCTV, and standards such as ISO/NIST.

You will implement layered defense, conduct drills, and coordinate with operations, facilities, IT,