Security SME

Compass Datacenters; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Compass Datacenters in Dallas seeks a Subject Matter Expert, Physical Security to act as the technical authority across our data center campuses. The role focuses on incident stewardship, security system architecture, and deployment coordination for new sites.

Candidates bring six or more years in security, experience with CCTV and access control (Genetec preferred), and strong reporting skills to work with senior management and vendors. Travel up to 50% is required.

Qualifications

• Professional certification such as ASP, PSP, or CPP preferred.
• Willingness to travel up to 50%.
• Self-motivated and results oriented, able to work effectively with minimal supervision.
• Culture fit: humble, collaborative, and curious.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the subject matter expert across physical security for Compass.
• Ensure physical security incidents in assigned regions are tracked and investigated.
• Coordinate distribution of Security Notifications across the business.
• Support deployment coordination of security systems at new locations.
• Coordinate implementation of Access Control, CCTV, Intrusion Alarm Detection, intercoms, and other devices.
• Assist in review and documentation of security policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with project managers and contribute to customer implementation QA and operations support.
• Promote Compass Core Convictions and a strong security culture across Operations.

Skills

CCTV & access control

Genetec software

Data analysis

Interpersonal skills

Vendor management

Microsoft Office

Job description

Compass is recruiting for a Subject Matter Expert, Physical Security to serve as the go-to technical authority on physical security across our growing portfolio of data center campuses.

Responsibilities

• Subject Matter Expertise: Serve as the subject matter expert across all aspects of physical security for the organization.
• Incident Stewardship: Ensure all physical security incidents in your assigned regions are tracked and thoroughly investigated.
• Security Notifications: Coordinate the distribution of Security Notifications across the business.
• New Site Deployment: Support deployment coordination of security systems at new locations to keep pace with Compass’ growth.
• Security System Architecture: Coordinate the implementation of Access Control, CCTV, Intrusion Alarm Detection, intercoms, and other security devices.
• Policy and Documentation: Support the review and documentation of security policies, processes, and procedures.
• Project Collaboration: Partner with project managers and contribute to projects as required, including QA of customer implementation and support operations.
• Culture: Embrace Compass’ Core Purpose and Core Convictions, reinforce a strong security culture, and help permeate both throughout the Operations organization.

Skills And Experience

• Six or more years of experience within the security sector.
• Technical knowledge of CCTV and access control systems; Genetec software experience preferred.
• Ability to create and interpret technical documents and reports.
• Excels at data analysis and at forming and presenting recommendations grounded in quantitative information.
• Strong interpersonal skills for effective interaction with employees, clients, and third parties.
• Comfortable working with senior managers and third-party vendors, with a demonstrated ability to persuade, influence, and negotiate.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.

Requirements

• Professional certification such as ASP, PSP, or CPP preferred.
• Self-motivated and results oriented, able to work effectively with minimal supervision.
• Willingness to travel up to 50%.
• Culture fit: humble, collaborative, and curious — committed to Compass’ Core Convictions and to continuous improvement in how we protect our sites.