Security Program Manager - Data Center Development

ByteDance; Ashburn (GA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

ByteDance Ashburn is seeking a Security/Infrastructure professional to lead enterprise access control and video surveillance for our US operations. The role focuses on data center security program delivery, vendor management, and cross‑functional collaboration to ensure reliable, compliant security installations.

You will partner with project managers and design teams to align security design with standards, support expansion efforts with site surveys and RFPs, and drive ongoing security

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or IT/Security related fields.
• Lenel OnGuard, Milestone, Genetec certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure on-time delivery of large-scale data center security projects across US and Brazil.
• Coordinate security installation schedules with data center project managers.
• Manage security vendors for access control and video surveillance installations and testing.
• Monitor security infrastructure installation progress with data center providers.
• Review security design standards and ensure compliance with specifications.
• Support business expansion through site surveys, security vendor RFPs, and onboarding.
• Collaborate with cross‑department teams to align future security architecture and retrofit work.
• Drive security program initiatives including design standards reviews and cost optimization.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or IT/Security related qualifications

Tools

Lenel OnGuard

Milestone

Genetec

Job description

Join us as we work together to inspire creativity and enrich life around the globe.

Location: Ashburn

Team: Infrastructure

Employment Type: Regular

Job Code: A07542

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Responsibilities

ByteDance Data Center Development team is responsible for building Data Center and Network in the European region. Our work involves, but not limiting to, data center innovation, implementing advanced technologies and renewable energy to achieve carbon-neutrality, rapid project delivery, capacity planning, process and risk control, cost management, etc. Our objective is to provide ByteDance with efficient Data Center infrastructure services to support our business growth.

• Ensure on-time delivery of multiple large-scale data center projects for Access Control System, Intrusion Detection Systems, and Video Surveillance System across the US and Brazil Region
• Work hand-in-hand with data center project managers in aligning security installation schedules and progress to support delivery timeline
• Manage security vendors that perform Enterprise Access Control and Video Surveillance system installation, programming and testing
• Guide ByteDance site team to regularly monitor security infrastructure installation progress by data center providers
• Partner closely with ByteDance design managers in reviewing security design of the data centers, as well as compliance of standards and specifications
• Support the ByteDance commercial team in works related to expansion into new countries, such as site survey, security vendor RFP and onboarding, etc
• Collaborate with cross-department teams to align on future security architecture and retrofit works, with occasional syncs during diffrent timezones
• Drive and own department's security program initiatives such as review of security design standards, design documentations, cost optimization, system technology development roadmap, knowledge sharing of security technology, etc

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors in Engineering or other IT/Security technology related qualifications (e.g. PSP, CPP, CSPM or product-specific certifications)
• Lenel OnGuard, Milestone, Genetec certifications - Preferred

Preferred Qualifications

• 3+ years of direct hands-on experience in the implementation of Enterprise Video Surveillance and Access Control Systems, with preference for critical infrastructure projects
• At least 1 year of experience in managing security vendors as an end user or client role
• Familiarity in physical security design standards for data centers in US region
• Must possess a high degree of integrity and accountability, as well as the ability to lead and inspire change even without authority
• Demonstrate stakeholder management during times of conflicting priorities
• Certification in PMP will be a plus
• Certification in CPP or familiarity of physical security operations in data centers will be a plus
• Basic knowledge of IP networking will be a plus

Job Information

About Us

Founded in 2012, ByteDance's mission is to inspire creativity and enrich life. With a suite of more than a dozen products, including TikTok, Lemon8, CapCut and Pico as well as platforms specific to the China market, including Toutiao, Douyin, and Xigua, ByteDance has made it easier and more fun for people to connect with, consume, and create content.

Why Join ByteDance

Inspiring creativity is at the core of ByteDance's mission. Our innovative products are built to help people authentically express themselves, discover and connect – and our global, diverse teams make that possible. Together, we create value for our communities, inspire creativity and enrich life - a mission we work towards every day.

As ByteDancers, we strive to do great things with great people. We lead with curiosity, humility, and a desire to make impact in a rapidly growing tech company. By constantly iterating and fostering an "Always Day 1" mindset, we achieve meaningful breakthroughs for ourselves, our Company, and our users. When we create and grow together, the possibilities are limitless. Join us.

Diversity & Inclusion

ByteDance is committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives. Our platform connects people from across the globe and so does our workplace. At ByteDance, our mission is to inspire creativity and enrich life. To achieve that goal, we are committed to celebrating our diverse voices and to creating an environment that reflects the many communities we reach. We are passionate about this and hope you are too.

Reasonable Accommodation

ByteDance is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in our recruitment processes for candidates with disabilities, pregnancy, sincerely held religious beliefs or other reasons protected by applicable laws. If you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation, please reach out to us at https://tinyurl.com/RA-request