Technical Data Center Security Assurance Manager

Control Risks; New York (NY); Remote; USD 140,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Benefits

Prescription Benefits

FSA

Dental Benefits

Vision Benefits

Life and AD&D

Disability Benefits

401(K) Retirement

Nationwide Pet Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Control Risks is seeking a Technical Data Center Security Assurance Manager to oversee security technology across client data center projects. You will inspect, monitor, and validate constructions, identify risks, and coordinate treatment plans with client teams.

This remote role requires frequent travel to multiple campuses within the region; you will witness critical tests, maintain detailed quality records, and uphold safety and construction standards throughout the project lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 7+ years of experience in assurance, specifically Data Center Security or similar.
• Experience conducting risk assessments for Data Centers.
• PSP preferred.
• Adept at working independently with diverse stakeholders.
• Experience reviewing construction drawings, submittals, shop drawings, method statements, inspection test plans and QA/QC docs.
• Identify quality risks, installation defects, and documentation gaps before commissioning.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to influence decisions.
• Able to work iteratively and produce high-quality outputs with minimal rework.
• Proven trust-building with leadership and ability to drive performance without direct authority.
• Ability to travel up to 75% with short notice.

Responsibilities

• Inspect security systems (mechanical/electrical) for contract and industry standards.
• Provide risk assessments for client data center sites and identify critical security concerns.
• Monitor installation, testing and commissioning of security systems.
• Identify and report non-conformances; coordinate corrective actions.
• Maintain inspection reports, logs and records for QC and compliance.
• Oversee corrective actions and support final inspections and closeouts.
• Witness tests (e.g., pressure/leak tests, start-ups).
• Verify material quality and installation workmanship per specs.
• Collaborate with contractors and engineers to resolve issues.
• Maintain professional conduct on-site and in meetings.
• Represent the Client per contract and project deliverables.

Skills

Risk assessment

Data center security

Stakeholder engagement

Documentation

On-site inspection

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

QA/QC documentation

Inspection test plans

Shop drawings

Job description

Control Risks is looking to hire a Technical Data Center Security Assurance Manager to support a major technology client of ours. This role will be responsible for overseeing the review and improvement of security technology across the client’s data center projects. The Program Manager will inspect, monitor, and validate construction activities, ensuring all installations, testing, commissioning, and contractor deliverables meet project specifications, industry standards and client requirements. This individual will identify and clearly articulate risks within their campus portfolio, communicating the impact to risk treatment and acceptance options. They will work with Client team to prioritize risks identified and associated treatment plans.

Working closely with vendors in the client environment, the successful candidate will identify and elevate non-conformances, coordinate corrective actions, and provide oversight of outage planning, work plans and project closeout activities. This individual will serve as a trusted representative of the client on-site, maintaining detailed quality records, witnessing critical system tests, and ensuring the highest standards of safety, professionalism, and construction quality throughout the project lifecycle. The role is a remote position and requires regular travel to 10-15 campuses in a contained geographical area, often with limited advance notice.

Responsibilities

• Inspect building security systems, including mechanical and electrical, for compliance with contract requirements and industry standards.
• Provide risk assessments for various client data center sites and provide information on critical security concerns for improvement.
• Monitor the installation, testing and commissioning of security systems, confirming proper functionality and performance.
• Identify and report non-conformances, coordinating with contractors and engineers to implement corrective actions.
• Maintain detailed inspection reports, logs, and records for quality control and compliance tracking.
• Oversee corrective actions for unacceptable construction work and support final inspections, punch lists and project closeouts.
• Witness and document critical tests, such as pressure tests, leak tests, and system start-ups.
• Verify the quality of materials, workmanship, and equipment installations to confirm adherence to project specifications.
• Work closely with contractors, engineers and other inspectors to resolve issues.
• Maintain professionalism in attire and communication during all time on site and in meetings.
• Represent the Client in alignment with contract requirements and project deliverables.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree.
• 7+ years of experience in assurance, specifically working in Data Center Security or another heavily secured environment.
• Experience conducting risk assessments for Data Centers required.
• PSP preferred
• Must be adept at working independently and engaging productively with a range of stakeholders.
• Experience reviewing construction drawings, specifications, submittals, shop drawings, method statements, inspection test plans and QA/QC documentation.
• Ability to identify quality risks, installation defects, incomplete work and documentation gaps before they affect commissioning or operations.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including the written and oral communication skills necessary to build relationships and positively influence decision-making.
• Works iteratively, delivering quickly and frequently to produce high-quality documents and outputs which require little to no rework.
• Strong critical thinking skills that enable problem solving and understanding complex, dynamic issues.
• Track record of having earned the trust of leadership by challenging norms, upgrading team performance, enabling growth, improving efficiency, and leading individuals without having any authority over them.
• Possess the proven ability to think outside of the box, challenge industry norms and adapt quickly to evolving requirements.
• Ability to travel up to 75% with a moments notice in region.

Benefits

• Control Risks offers a competitively positioned compensation and benefits package that is transparent and summarized in the full job offer.
• We operate a discretionary bonus scheme that incentivizes, and rewards individuals based on company and individual performance.
• Control Risks supports hybrid working arrangements, wherever possible, that emphasize the value of in-person time together - in the office and with our clients - while continuing to support flexible and remote working.
• Control Risks offers a competitively positioned compensation and benefits package that is transparent and summarized in the full job offer.
• Medical Benefits, Prescription Benefits, FSA, Dental Benefits, Vision Benefits, Life and AD&D, Voluntary Life and AD&D, Disability Benefits, Voluntary Benefits, 401 (K) Retirement, Nationwide Pet Insurance, Employee Assistance Program.
• As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us and are fully committed to equal treatment, free from discrimination, of all candidates throughout our recruitment process.

The base salary range for this position is $140000-$150000per year. Exact compensation offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Control Risks is committed to a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age or veteran status. If you require any reasonable adjustments to be made in order to participate fully in the interview process, please let us know and we will be happy to accommodate your needs.

Control Risksparticipatesin the E-Verify program to confirm employment authorization of all newly hired employees. The E-Verify process is completed during new hire onboarding and completion of the Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, at the start of employment. E-Verify is not used as a tool to pre-screen candidates.For more information on E-Verify, please visit www.uscis.gov.