Data Center Security Manager📣 إعلان

About the Role

Ezditek is seeking an experienced Data Center Security Manager to lead and oversee all physical security operations across its data center facilities in Riyadh. This full-time role involves developing and implementing comprehensive security strategies, managing security teams and contractors, and ensuring compliance with data center security standards. The position is critical for safeguarding mission-critical environments, maintaining 24/7 security operations, ensuring regulatory compliance with Saudi and international standards, and supporting business continuity across Ezditek's hyper-scale data center portfolio.

Strategic Security and Technology Management

• Develop, implement, and continuously improve comprehensive physical security strategies, policies, and procedures for all data center facilities.
• Conduct security risk assessments, threat analysis, and vulnerability evaluations to identify and mitigate potential risks.
• Design and implement multi-layered security frameworks, including perimeter protection, access control zones, and critical infrastructure protection.
• Oversee the design, installation, maintenance, and optimization of physical security technology systems such as CCTV, access control, biometrics, and intrusion detection.
• Manage Security Operations Center (SOC) operations, including real-time monitoring, alarm response, and incident coordination.
• Support business continuity planning and disaster recovery activities from a physical security perspective.
• Monitor regional and global threat landscapes, security trends, and emerging risks relevant to data center operations.

Physical Security Operations and Incident Response

• Oversee 24/7 physical security operations across all data center sites, including guard force management, patrol schedules, and shift rotations.
• Manage and monitor access control systems, biometric authentication, CCTV/surveillance systems, intrusion detection systems, and alarm monitoring platforms.
• Implement and enforce multi-tier access control protocols for different security zones and ensure proper visitor and contractor management.
• Conduct regular security inspections, audits, and walkthroughs of all data center facilities.
• Develop and maintain incident response plans, emergency procedures, and crisis management protocols for data center security events.
• Lead security incident investigations, produce incident reports, and drive root cause analysis.
• Serve as a primary escalation point for all security-related incidents and emergencies.
• Prepare regular security reports, dashboards, and metrics for senior management, maintaining comprehensive security documentation.

Compliance and Stakeholder Engagement

• Ensure compliance with Saudi regulations, including National Cybersecurity Authority (NCA) physical security requirements and Civil Defense regulations.
• Maintain compliance with international data center security standards, including ISO 27001, SOC 2 Type II, PCI DSS, and Uptime Institute guidelines.
• Prepare and maintain documentation for security audits, certifications, and regulatory assessments.
• Coordinate with tenants, including hyperscalers, government entities, and enterprise clients, on security requirements and access procedures.
• Collaborate with operations, facilities management, and project delivery teams to integrate security considerations into all activities.
• Maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including regulatory bodies, law enforcement, and security vendors.

Team Leadership and Development

• Lead, manage, and develop the data center security team, including security supervisors, officers, and control room operators.
• Oversee third-party security contractors, guard force providers, and managed security service providers.
• Set clear performance objectives, conduct regular performance reviews, and provide coaching and professional development.
• Develop and deliver security training programs, drills, and exercises for security personnel and data center staff.
• Ensure adequate security staffing levels across all shifts and facilities, fostering a culture of vigilance and professionalism.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• A minimum of 5-10 years of experience in physical security management, preferably within a data center or critical infrastructure environment.
• Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing comprehensive security strategies and managing security operations.
• Proficiency in managing physical security technologies, including access control, CCTV, and intrusion detection systems.
• Strong understanding of relevant security standards and regulations (*, Uptime Institute, ISO 27001, SOC 2, PCI DSS, NCA).
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to manage and develop security teams and external contractors.
• Experience in incident response, emergency management, and conducting security audits and risk assessments.