Security Operations Supervisor

Core Scientific, Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Core Scientific, Inc. is seeking a Security Operations Supervisor for an on-site, night-shift role in Austin, TX. You will lead watch personnel, coordinate real-time incident response, and ensure clear communications across multiple sites.

This position requires strong leadership, incident-management skills, and experience with 24/7 security operations. The role emphasizes coaching, continuous improvement, and maintaining procedures while collaborating with EHS, facilities, and technical teams

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
• 2–4 years in security operations or related 24/7 environments.
• Strong communication, accountability, and incident reporting.
• Experience with Genetec Security Center or similar platforms.
• Knowledge of IP networking and basic troubleshooting.
• Experience with Jira/Confluence preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead assigned night-watch personnel; manage priorities, task allocation, staffing readiness, break coverage, and accurate shift turnover in a 24/7 operation.
• Oversee monitoring of physical security, intrusion, video, access control, and safety-related events across sites.
• Serve as the operational escalation point; lead incident bridges and response coordination.
• Coordinate with on-site security, EHS, facilities, and IT teams while respecting ownership of actions.
• Ensure timely, factual notifications and clear pass-downs; document decisions and actions.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Incident coordination

Team coaching

Accountability

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Genetec Security Center

Mission Control

VMS/PACS

Incident management

Jira

Confluence

Job description

Who We AreCore Scientific is a leading provider of infrastructure for high-performance compute in North America. Our mission is to accelerate digital innovation by scaling high-value compute rapidly, efficiently, and responsibly. We transform energy into high-value compute with unmatched efficiency at scale. Core Scientific is a publicly trade company (NASDAQ: CORZ).We power AI, HPC, and other next-generation data center workloads demanding exceptional computing power, in addition to our digital asset mining operations. Our footprint consists of 11 data center campuses across seven states, housing advanced infrastructure for our customers.What sets us apart? We have an entrepreneurial culture, a \"can-do\" and collaborative attitude, and we own and control our infrastructure. These strategic advantages enable us to maintain operational excellence, increase efficiency, and rapidly deploy cutting-edge innovations developed by our team of experts.Join us and accelerate your career alongside our groundbreaking journey. We seek smart, creative, and collaborative professionals who thrive in a fast-paced, result-driven environment. Ready to be part of something exceptional? Apply today and make an impact at Core Scientific.The JobThe Security Operations Command Center (SOCC) provides 24/7 monitoring, incident coordination, and technical support for the organization's physical security systems. The Security Operations Supervisor is responsible for leading watch operations, maintaining situational awareness, coordinating incident response, and ensuring operational procedures and standards are consistently followed. The Supervisor provides leadership, coaching, and technical guidance to watch standers while maintaining accountability for watch readiness, performance, and continuous improvement.ResponsibilitiesLead assigned night-watch personnel; manage priorities, task allocation, staffing readiness, break coverage, and accurate shift turnover in a continuous 24/7 operation.Oversee monitoring of physical security, intrusion, video, access control, and relevant safety-related events; maintain situational awareness across multiple sites and concurrent incidents.Serve as the operational escalation point; lead incident bridges, communication, and response coordination for major incidents in accordance with approved authority and procedures.Coordinate with on-site security, emergency services, EHS, Command Center partners, and appropriate technical teams while respecting their ownership of tactical response and specialist functions.Ensure timely, factual, audience-appropriate notifications; distinguish verified facts, unconfirmed information, current actions, and decisions needed.Review watch logs, incident records, investigations, and pass-downs for accuracy, completeness, and defensible documentation; coach corrective improvements.Develop team through feedback, scenario exercises, practical troubleshooting, certifications, and continuing proficiency assessments.Oversee initial system fault triage, approved recovery actions, appropriate technical escalation, tracking, and restoration validation for Genetec and connected physical security technologies.Identify recurring alarms, procedural gaps, system degradation, and operational risks; recommend improvements and help implement approved changes.Maintain continuity during reduced staffing, system outages, communications failures, and other degraded conditions; execute approved contingency procedures.Ensure production changes, evidence handling, sensitive information, and vendor engagement follow established approval and company-policy boundaries.Foster open, respectful, and professional communication directly within the team, with co-workers/ teammates, and leaders across the organization.Performs other duties as assigned.QualificationsRequiredBachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.2 – 4 years of relevant experience in security operations, network operations, emergency operations, access control, or a related operational support environment.Strong communication skills and accountability.Experience in a PSOC/GSOC, Command Center, public safety dispatch, military watch, emergency operations, critical infrastructure, or comparable 24/7 environment.Demonstrated ability to lead personnel and coordinate real-time incidents under pressureExcellent verbal communication, professional judgment, incident reporting, and documentation skills.Ability to coach employees, knowledge share, and hold personnel accountable without taking over every task.Working familiarity with physical security operations, including access control, video surveillance, safety, and incident escalation.Ability to learn, teach, and use technical applications, operational reporting tools, and other products.PreferredPrevious shift-supervisor or watch-lead experience in a multi-site security operations center.Experience with Genetec Security Center, Mission Control, or comparable VMS/PACS and incident-management platforms.Knowledge of door hardware, readers, controllers, interlocks/mantraps, IP cameras, intrusion detection, video analytics, or LiDAR.Foundational understanding of IP networking and ability to coordinate application, device, server, and network troubleshooting.Experience with data centers, high-availability operations, SOP development, qualification programs, Jira, or Confluence.Experience collaborating with site security, EHS, facilities, IT, engineering, and external response agencies.Reports ToSenior Manager, SecurityLocationAustin, TXTravelMinimal travel may be required as needed.Work EnvironmentThis job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely utilizes standard office equipment, including laptop computers and smartphones.Physical DemandsWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, walk, use hands, and lift to 50 pounds.Position Type/ Expected Hours of WorkThis is a full‑time, on-site night shift position, working four 10-hour shifts per week (40 hours), primarily during evening and overnight hours. The schedule includes rotating weekend and holiday coverage, with flexibility to adjust assigned hours and days based on operational needs, staffing, and team development.This role participates in a rotating supervisory on-call schedule to support critical incidents, staffing emergencies, and operational escalations outside regularly scheduled hours.Supervisory Experience (Yes or No)Yes