Regional Data Center Security Systems Lead

ByteDance; Ashburn (VA); On-site; USD 127,000 - 288,000; Full time

Job summary

ByteDance is seeking a Senior Physical Security Systems Engineer for Data Center Operations in Ashburn. You will own regional security estate end-to-end, interfacing with VMware, storage, networking, and security apps to maintain a robust global datacenter platform.

Responsibilities include operating regional systems, managing privileged access, and coordinating regional engineers and vendors. Occasional international travel is required. A strong emphasis on documentation and SOP adherence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
• Windows and Linux server administration experience, including VMware vSphere and enterprise storage.
• Networking fundamentals and AD, PKI, DNS/DHCP knowledge.
• Experience with Genetec Security Center and Lenel/on-premise security tech.
• Incident/change/vendor-escalation discipline with strong documentation.
• Experience directing contractors or junior engineers in operations.

Responsibilities

• Operate regional physical security systems across virtualization, storage and network platforms.
• Manage privileged access and approve region-wide changes.
• Troubleshoot security applications and dependencies; escalate to global engineering.
• Enforce SOPs, patch cycles and document operational evidence.
• Monitor health, incidents, and vendor support across regional sites.
• Lead regional outsourcing teams and ensure standard execution.

Skills

Vendor management

Incident management

Documentation

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

VMware vSphere

vSAN

Active Directory

DNS/DHCP

Genetec Security Center

Lenel

Job description

ByteDance is seeking a Senior Physical Security Systems Engineer for Data Center Operations in Ashburn. You will own regional security estate end-to-end, interfacing with VMware, storage, networking, and security apps to maintain a robust global datacenter platform.

Responsibilities include operating regional systems, managing privileged access, and coordinating regional engineers and vendors. Occasional international travel is required. A strong emphasis on documentation and SOP adherence.