Data Center Security Manager
Job Location:
Columbus, OH - USA
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Job Summary
About the Position
Cologix is seeking a Security Manager to lead physical security operations across multiple data center facilities within the Columbus market. This role is accountable for the performance consistency and governance of security operations ensuring a secure compliant and audit-ready environment across all sites.
The Security Manager leads site-level personnel including Lead Security Officers and contract guard services and drives consistent execution of access control incident response and security procedures. This role ensures site readiness for internal customer and regulatory audits including SOC 1 SOC 2 and ISO 27001 requirements in coordination with enterprise security and compliance teams.
This position requires strong operational leadership the ability to scale consistent practices across multiple facilities and the presence to represent site security operations in customer and executive engagements.
What You Do
Security Operations & Access Control
- Oversee day-to-day security operations across multiple sites
- Define and enforce access control standards including badging visitor access and escort requirements
- Ensure consistent application of post orders procedures and security protocols
- Maintain accurate auditable access records and documentation
Incident Response & Site Coordination
- Lead escalation and coordination of security incidents
- Ensure proper response containment and documentation
- Partner with Operations during site-impacting or safety-related events
- Review incidents and drive corrective actions
Audit Compliance & Continuous Improvement
- Ensure readiness for SOC 1 SOC 2 ISO 27001 and customer audits
- Maintain integrity of security documentation and access logs
- Identify gaps and implement improvements to strengthen security posture
- Standardize practices across all facilities
Vendor Systems & Cross-Functional Coordination
- Manage contract security providers and enforce service level expectations
- Oversee effectiveness of access control CCTV and alarm systems
- Coordinate system maintenance and upgrades with Infrastructure
- Partner with Operations Infrastructure and enterprise teams to support secure site execution
Leadership & Team Development
- Lead and develop Lead Security Officers and security personnel
- Establish clear expectations accountability and performance standards
- Ensure training certification and procedural adherence
- Promote professionalism and operational discipline across all sites
What Makes You a Good Fit
- 5 years of experience in physical security data center operations or mission-critical environments
- 2 years leading teams in a 24x7 environment
- Experience managing contract security vendors and guard force operations
- Experience working in audited environments (SOC ISO or customer-driven)
- Strong understanding of access control systems CCTV and physical security operations
- Ability to operate across multiple sites and maintain consistent standards
- Strong communication skills and ability to engage customers and leadership
Preferred
- Experience in colocation or multi-tenant environments
- Familiarity with SOC 1 SOC 2 or ISO 27001 audit environments
- Experience working cross-functionally with Operations and Infrastructure
What Success Looks Like
- Consistent execution of security operations across all sites
- Successful audits with minimal findings
- Accurate and audit-ready documentation
- Strong team performance and accountability
- Effective coordination during incidents
- High confidence in site security from customers and leadership
***Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or transfer sponsorship of an employment visa at this time including CPT/OPT.***
Required Experience:
Manager
About Company
Cologix is building the data centers of tomorrow by integrating hyperscale edge capacity with robust interconnection. See our data center solutions here.
