At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and enhance physical security operations in high-assurance data centres.
- Company: A leading data centre provider focused on critical infrastructure security.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career growth, and opportunities for professional development.
- Other info: Dynamic role with occasional travel and strong stakeholder engagement.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in protecting sensitive workloads and critical assets.
- Qualifications: Experience in security management within data centres or regulated environments.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 54000 £ per year.
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.
Security Manager – Physical Security / Data Centre in Farnborough employer: Context Recruitment
Join a leading data centre provider in Farnborough, Hampshire, where you will play a pivotal role as a Security Manager, enhancing physical security operations across high-assurance facilities. Our company fosters a collaborative work culture that prioritises employee growth and development, offering competitive salaries and opportunities for professional advancement. With a commitment to best-in-class security practices and compliance with government standards, we provide a meaningful and rewarding environment for those looking to make a significant impact in the field of security management.
