Description
Who we are:
At Applied Digital, we are at the forefront of the AI revolution, redefining how data centers are designed and built. Our purpose-built infrastructure is engineered specifically to meet the demanding needs of AI and high-performance computing (HPC) workloads, ensuring optimized performance, scalability, and energy efficiency. We are revolutionizing accelerated computing with advanced liquid cooling, renewable energy sources, and innovative network architecture, enabling businesses to thrive in a secure, sustainable, and high-performance environment. Our commitment to cutting-edge technology and sustainable practices empowers organizations to push the boundaries of AI innovation, ensuring they are equipped for the future of computing.
We are a team of visionary thinkers, resilient problem solvers, and innovative designers who are driving the AI revolution. Join us, and become a key part of an exciting future where your contributions will truly matter.
At Applied Digital, we are dedicated to solving intricate problems, advancing business initiatives, achieving high efficiency, maximizing space and energy, and reducing our carbon footprint. We are a team of resilient, forward-thinking innovators driving the AI revolution.
We Are Seeking a Data Center Campus Security Manager
The
Data Center Campus Security Manager at Applied Digital will be responsible for developing, implementing, and managing comprehensive physical security programs to protect our datacenter campus and other critical infrastructure across the US. This role requires a strategic thinker with strong leadership skills, extensive experience in physical security, and the ability to work effectively across multiple teams and locations.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and execute a comprehensive physical security strategy for all Applied Digital facilities on the Ellendale campus, ensuring alignment with company objectives and industry best practices.
- Establish and maintain security standards and protocols for the Ellendale campus, ensuring compliance with relevant company policy, regulations and industry standards.
- With support from the Corporate Security Team and in conjunction with APLD Physical Security Standards, oversee the design, implementation, and management of physical security systems, including access control, surveillance, and intrusion detection.
- Conduct regular risk assessments and vulnerability analyses to identify and mitigate potential security threats.
- Develop and maintain emergency response and crisis management plans, including coordination with local law enforcement and emergency services.
- Lead Security response to incidents and emergency situations on campus.
- Lead and manage internal and external teams of security professionals, providing guidance, training, and support to ensure high performance and compliance with security policies and procedures.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including IT, facilities management and legal, to ensure comprehensive security coverage and seamless integration of security measures.
- Investigate security incidents and breaches, conduct thorough analyses and implement corrective actions to prevent future occurrences.
- Develop and manage the security budget, ensuring cost-effective solutions and investments.
- Monitor and analyze security metrics, providing regular reports and recommendations to senior leadership.
Qualifications
- 5+ years of security operations experience in a corporate environment or government agency with mission-critical operations. Experience with data centers is preferred.
- Self-motivated, results oriented, action driven.
- Advanced knowledge of physical security operations, system design and risk management.
- A bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university (preferred), or law enforcement experience, or a U.S. military background with an honorable discharge, or a combination of both educational and relevant, job-related work experience.
- Customer focus and experience working with top Fortune 100 customers.
- Experience with security systems and software platforms required, preferably including Lenel, Milestone, Axis Communications, etc.
- Strong commitment to and understanding of APLD security policies, rules and procedures; ability to influence, help write and roll out future policies.
- Must be computer literate and possess intermediate to advanced-level proficiency in Microsoft Office (e.g., Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel and Word).
- Experience with business continuity and emergency response planning and coordination with internal teams and first responders is a plus.
- Knowledge of quality concepts and continuous improvement tools, techniques, practices, etc., is a plus.
- Data center operations experience, management experience related to large, multi-complex facilities and/or technology industry experience are preferred.
- Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to inspire and drive a high-performing security team.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and with absolute discretion and confidentiality when required.
- Knowledge of relevant regulations and industry standards related to physical security.
Final Note
We offer a comprehensive and competitive compensation package. Join a collaborative and inclusive workplace that values your contributions and fosters a culture of respect and growth. As an equal opportunity employer, Applied Digital does not discriminate against employees or applicants based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, age, national origin, veteran or military status, disability, or genetic information, or any other Federal or State legally protected status or class. This applies to all aspects of the employer-employee relationship, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, promotion, transfer, pay, training, discipline, workforce adjustments, termination, employee benefits, and any other employment-related activity.
