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Note: By applying to this position you will have an opportunity to share your preferred working location from the following: Midlothian, TX, USA; Mesa, AZ, USA.
Minimum qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Criminal Justice, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
- 12 years of experience in security management, with 5 years of experience in corporate security.
- 7 years of experience managing employee and extended workforce teams.
- Experience in physical security system architecture, components, installation methods, administration, and troubleshooting.
- Ability to travel up to 20% of the time.
- Ability to communicate in English fluently to support client relationship management in this region.
Preferred qualifications:
- Master's degree.
- Security Industry professional certifications.
- Advanced experience with physical security, investigations, compliance or risk management.
- Data center or critical infrastructure security experience.
About the job
As Regional Security Manager, Data Center Compliance, Security & Risk
Management, you oversee a team responsible for the security management of a geographic region of technical infrastructure locations, and work on ensuring sites are in compliance with all regional governmental and regulatory requirements. You deliver solutions for ambiguous or new problems, by leading teams in exploring the capabilities of existing or developing new systems and aligning resources to see the solution through to completion. You influence and lead cross-organizational collaborations while directing the integration of multiple work streams on teams. You act as a trusted authority on strategic matters and provide domain expertise for a critical part of Google's security infrastructure.
The Data Center team designs and operates some of the most sophisticated electrical and HVAC systems in the world. We are an upbeat, creative, team-oriented group of engineers committed to building and operating powerful data centers.
Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.US: $204000 - $284000 (USD) + 25% bonus target + equity + benefits
Learn more about benefits at Google.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement corporate security strategy, policies, and standards to ensure the physical safety of all people, property, and assets and ensure compliance with all applicable governmental and regulatory compliance requirements.
- Manage the daily operations of security managers, vendor security guard team, and security technicians across a geographic region for brownfield, greenfield, and operational technical infrastructure locations.
- Anticipate, assess, and manage physical security risks by identifying behaviors or activities of concern, and developing strategies to mitigate. Conducts regular audits and inspections to assess, identify, and mitigate any security vulnerabilities or gaps.
- Manage, execute on, and control incidents and crises. Provide after-hours on-call management support and act as the primary point of contact in emergent, large scale event response, or crisis management when needed.
- Plan, monitor, and manage the security budget for the assigned region.
Note: By applying to this position you will have an opportunity to share your preferred working location from the following: Midlothian, TX, USA; Mesa, AZ, USA.
Minimum qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Criminal Justice, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
- 12 years of experience in security management, with 5 years of experience in corporate security.
- 7 years of experience managing employee and extended workforce teams.
- Experience in physical security system architecture, components, installation methods, administration, and troubleshooting.
- Ability to travel up to 20% of the time.
- Ability to communicate in English fluently to support client relationship management in this region.
Preferred qualifications:
- Master's degree.
- Security Industry professional certifications.
- Advanced experience with physical security, investigations, compliance or risk management.
- Data center or critical infrastructure security experience.
About the job
As Regional Security Manager, Data Center Compliance, Security & Risk
Management, you oversee a team responsible for the security management of a geographic region of technical infrastructure locations, and work on ensuring sites are in compliance with all regional governmental and regulatory requirements. You deliver solutions for ambiguous or new problems, by leading teams in exploring the capabilities of existing or developing new systems and aligning resources to see the solution through to completion. You influence and lead cross-organizational collaborations while directing the integration of multiple work streams on teams. You act as a trusted authority on strategic matters and provide domain expertise for a critical part of Google's security infrastructure.
The Data Center team designs and operates some of the most sophisticated electrical and HVAC systems in the world. We are an upbeat, creative, team-oriented group of engineers committed to building and operating powerful data centers.
Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.US: $204000 - $284000 (USD) + 25% bonus target + equity + benefits
Learn more about benefits at Google.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement corporate security strategy, policies, and standards to ensure the physical safety of all people, property, and assets and ensure compliance with all applicable governmental and regulatory compliance requirements.
- Manage the daily operations of security managers, vendor security guard team, and security technicians across a geographic region for brownfield, greenfield, and operational technical infrastructure locations.
- Anticipate, assess, and manage physical security risks by identifying behaviors or activities of concern, and developing strategies to mitigate. Conducts regular audits and inspections to assess, identify, and mitigate any security vulnerabilities or gaps.
- Manage, execute on, and control incidents and crises. Provide after-hours on-call management support and act as the primary point of contact in emergent, large scale event response, or crisis management when needed.
- Plan, monitor, and manage the security budget for the assigned region.
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Who's Hiring
- Allied Universal18
- M.C. Dean14
- Securitas13
- Lockheed Martin13
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Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in data center security manager jobs.
- Five or more years of physical and information security experience in a data center environment
- Demonstrated knowledge of SSAE 18 SOC 2 PCI DSS and related compliance frameworks
- Certifications such as CISSP CPP or CDCP strongly preferred or required
- Experience managing access control systems surveillance infrastructure and security operations centers
- Ability to develop and enforce security policies procedures and incident response plans
- Bachelor degree in information technology security management or a related field
Tips for Your Data Center Security Manager Job Search
Align certifications to the posting
Data center security roles frequently specify CISSP, CPP, or CDCP as preferred or required. Cross-reference your credentials against each posting before applying and list the most relevant certification first on your resume, not alphabetically.
Quantify physical and cyber security outcomes
Hiring managers want to see measurable results: incident reduction rates, audit pass rates, or uptime figures tied to your security protocols. Replace vague action verbs with numbers wherever your previous role generated reportable outcomes.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists data center security manager openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings that match your compliance depth
Many postings distinguish between SSAE 18, SOC 2, and PCI DSS environments. If your background is strongest in one framework, filter for roles in industries where that standard dominates rather than applying broadly and underselling your expertise.
Prepare for scenario-based interview questions
Interviewers for this role typically present a physical breach scenario or a failed audit finding and ask you to walk through your response. Practice narrating decisions out loud, including the tradeoffs you made and how you documented the resolution.
Negotiate scope before accepting an offer
Data center security manager titles vary widely in authority. Before accepting, clarify whether the role owns vendor contracts, budget approval, or only execution. Titles that sound equivalent can differ substantially in decision-making power across organizations.
Data Center Security Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most data center security managers?
The most active employers for data center security managers right now are Allied Universal, M.C. Dean, and Securitas, and the most openings are in Texas, Arizona, and Virginia, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is particularly concentrated at hyperscale operators and large financial institutions managing colocation facilities.
How many data center security manager jobs are remote?
About 78% of data center security manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of physical security oversight. Policy development, compliance reporting, and vendor management sub-functions are the most likely to allow remote or hybrid arrangements, while roles tied to on-site operations typically require full physical presence.
How do you become a data center security manager?
Start by building experience in physical security, IT infrastructure, or facility operations, then pursue a certification like CISSP or CPP to signal cross-domain competency. Move into a security analyst or operations supervisor role at a data center or colocation facility, build direct exposure to compliance audits, and document outcomes you can present during the hiring process.
Can you get hired as a data center security manager with limited experience?
Entry into this role with limited experience is possible if you can demonstrate adjacent depth, such as military security training, physical security supervision, or hands-on work with access control systems. Targeting smaller colocation providers or companies expanding their first dedicated security function gives you a realistic path in without the years of large-enterprise experience that senior postings demand.
What does the data center security manager interview process look like?
The process typically runs three to four stages: an initial screening call with HR, a technical interview focused on compliance frameworks and incident response, a scenario or case-based round where you walk through a past security failure or breach, and a final conversation with a site director or VP of infrastructure. Some employers also include a facility tour or physical walkthrough as part of the evaluation.
Where can I find and apply to data center security manager jobs?
You can find and apply to data center security manager jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find roles that match your background and apply directly to each listing without being redirected through additional platforms or sign-up steps.
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