Security Manager - Data Centre (Physical Security)
Location: Farnborough, Hampshire (with occasional UK travel)
Salary: £50,000-54,000
Job Type: Full-time, permanent
Our client, a leading data centre provider, is seeking an experienced Security Manager to lead and enhance physical security operations across its high‑assurance facilities.
This is a key role responsible for delivering best‑in‑class protective security within environments supporting critical infrastructure and sensitive workloads, including public sector and regulated clients.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the development and implementation of physical security strategy across data centre sites
- Apply defence‑in‑depth principles to protect people, assets and infrastructure
- Conduct and manage security risk assessments, mitigation planning and ongoing threat analysis
- Ensure compliance with:
- HMG Security Policy Framework (SPF) and GovS 007
- NPSA guidance
- Loss Prevention Standards (LPS)
- Oversee access control, CCTV, perimeter protection and intrusion detection systems
- Maintain compliance with Facility Security Clearance (FSC) requirements where applicable
- Produce and maintain risk documentation, including government‑aligned artefacts (such as F102 processes, where required)
- Act as the primary security advisor to senior stakeholders and clients
- Deliver clear and concise briefings to senior leadership on risks, incidents and overall security posture
- Support audits, accreditations and client assurance activities
Required Experience and Skills
- Proven experience in a Security Manager or Physical Security leadership role within:
- Data centres
- Critical national infrastructure
- Government or defence environments
- Strong working knowledge of:
- HMG SPF and GovS 007
- Security risk management frameworks
- NPSA guidance and LPS standards
- Experience working within regulated or high‑security environments
- Understanding of Facility Security Clearance (FSC) requirements
- Demonstrable experience applying defence‑in‑depth methodologies
- Excellent stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to brief senior personnel confidently
- Strong analytical, reporting and documentation skills
Must be eligible for DV clearance.
Paying up to £54,000 per annum.
Farnborough, Hampshire based with occasional travel.
