Senior Physical Security Architect for Data Centers

Compass Datacenters; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

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

You will assess physical security risk, steward security systems and training, and partner with Operations and other support teams to ensure the right protections are in place and working as intended. You report to the Sr. Director, Physical Security and advise the SVP, Security and Site Operations.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Security expertise

Data analysis

Interpersonal skills

Negotiation

MS Office

Tools

Genetec

Job description

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

You will assess physical security risk, steward security systems and training, and partner with Operations and other support teams to ensure the right protections are in place and working as intended. You report to the Sr. Director, Physical Security and advise the SVP, Security and Site Operations.