At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and enhance physical security operations in high-assurance data centres.
- Company: Leading data centre provider focused on critical infrastructure security.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career growth, and opportunities for travel.
- Other info: Join a dynamic team with a focus on compliance and stakeholder engagement.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in protecting sensitive environments and critical assets.
- Qualifications: Experience in security management within data centres or regulated environments.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 54000 £ per year.
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.
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