Data Center Security Engineer – Physical Security (Remote)

Our Customer’s mission is to give people the power to build community and bring the world closer together. Through their family of apps and services, they are building a different kind of company that connects billions of people around the world, gives them ways to share what matters most to them, and helps bring people closer together.

Our client is seeking a Data Center Security Engineer – Physical Security on a ~7-month contract basis to help support their business needs. This is a 100% remote position.

This person will need experience in physical security operations, access management systems, and third-party risk oversight. As a key member of the team, this candidate will play a critical role in ensuring the security and integrity of their rapidly scaling Data Center infrastructure and operations.

The ideal candidate will be a subject matter expert in operations, including both general data center operations and physical security operations. They should be capable of defining a clear mid-to-long-term vision in this space based on strategic business priorities, driving and supporting cross-functional projects and programs, and influencing partners to prioritize and execute against critical security initiatives.

The successful candidate should have deep knowledge and experience across many of the following core areas: guard force contracting and management, alarm acknowledgement and response, incident response and management, secure operations, process and procedure standardization and optimization, and business continuity.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in mission-critical infrastructure operations management
• Broad knowledge across the physical security and risk management: physical security design.
• Expert in developing and administering secure operational processes
• General understanding of incident response, business and operational continuity, and disaster recovery, along with security’s role in these processes
• Experience working cross-functionally with technical and non-technical partners
• Experience identifying and communicating clear operational security requirements to inform and empower execution-focused teams and personnel
• Experience building relationships with cross-functional partners and business leaders

Certifications

• Relevant security certifications (e.g., CPP, PSP, PCI, CC, CISP, etc.)

We offer a competitive salary range for this position. Most candidates who join our team are hired at the median of this range, ensuring fair and equitable compensation based on experience and qualifications.

Contractor benefits are available through our 3rd Party Employer of Record (Available upon completion of waiting period for eligible engagements)

* Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k, FSA.

* Accrued PTO: Up to 15 days per 12 months on assignment

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.