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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Data Center Security Manager - **Company:** GALAXY, INC. - **Location:** Afton, TX, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Big Data, Cyber Security, Data Centers - **Published:** May 19, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=247a60ac08f1f48a ## About the Role * 5+ years of experience managing security operations, vendors, or service providers within data center, critical infrastructure, or other mission-critical environments * 5+ years of experience leading operational programs or projects across complex facilities or technical environments * 3+ years of experience in budgeting, financial planning, or cost management * 2+ years of project management and project execution experience * Experience working with physical security technologies such as access control systems and video management platforms * Role will report onsite in Afton, Texas Bonus Points: * Experience building or significantly evolving a physical security program from construction through operations * Experience in hyperscale or large campus data center environments * Experience leading guard force transformation or operational optimization initiatives * Experience managing incidents, escalations, and crisis response in mission-critical environments * Familiarity with data center technologies, infrastructure, and methodologies * Experience using planning tools to forecast demand and manage inventory levels * Proficiency in data visualization and reporting tools to support operational and executive decision-making * Experience working in high-growth or startup environments ## Description We are a diverse team of free thinkers, and fast movers united to help investors and creators energize the global economy. We are looking for individuals who thrive in a culture of builders and overachievers and embrace high performance, transparent feedback, and a mission-first approach. Our culture shapes our way of working and gets us where we want to be. * Seek Excellence. * Be Selective To Be Effective. * Be Highly Aligned, Loosely Coupled. * Disagree Transparently. * Encourage Independent Decision-Making. * Build Dream Teams. Who You Are: You will serve as the on-site security leader for a large-scale data center campus currently under construction, reporting directly to the VP of Data Center Security. This role is responsible for building and maturing site-level security operations, supporting construction-to-operations readiness, and helping establish the processes, partnerships, and operational standards required to support a growing campus environment. As a leader in the organization, this individual will operate with a high degree of ownership while partnering closely with executive leadership, construction teams, site operations, and external service providers. The ideal candidate is a builder-someone who thrives in fast-moving environments, collaborates effectively across teams, creates structure where needed, and translates strategy into practical, scalable execution within an evolving organization. This role operates within a mission-critical infrastructure environment where reliability, operational readiness, and strong cross-functional coordination are essential to maintaining the security and continuity of data center operations. What You'll Do: Program Buildout & Strategy * Build and operationalize the physical security program at the site level from construction through steady-state operations * Collaborate with the VP of Data Center Security and cross-functional partners to develop and refine site-specific policies, post orders, and standard operating procedures * Help establish scalable operating frameworks, readiness measures, and site security standards that support campus expansion and long-term growth * Serve as the onsite subject matter expert on physical security, advising leadership on risk posture, operational readiness, and evolving site priorities Construction Integration & Site Development * Collaborate with construction, engineering, and technology teams to ensure security requirements are incorporated into site development * Provide operational input to the design and deployment of physical security systems, including access control, CCTV, perimeter protection, badging infrastructure, and guard operations * Partner with project teams and technical stakeholders during installation, commissioning, and turnover activities to ensure systems support operational security requirements * Support cross-functional planning to ensure security procedures, staffing models, and technology platforms are ready as the campus transitions from construction to operations Operational Leadership * Lead the evolution of the onsite security function, strengthening the existing guard force structure to support a large-scale, high-availability campus environment * Evaluate and refine staffing models, post orders, training standards, escalation protocols, and performance metrics to drive operational maturity * Coordinate closely with security technology and infrastructure teams to ensure systems and guard operations function together effectively * Assess and help implement the appropriate long-term service delivery model, which may include transitioning to or integrating third-party guard services * Establish operational KPIs and accountability measures to ensure consistent guard force performance, strong incident handling, and service excellence * Drive continuous improvement in incident response, reporting, crisis management, and day-to-day security operations Vendor & Operational Oversight * Partner with security integrators, guard providers, and technology vendors to support reliable service delivery aligned with construction and operational timelines * Support budgeting, forecasting, and cost management activities for the site security program * Contribute to equipment planning, lifecycle tracking, and operational readiness for security devices and related infrastructure * Develop practical inventory controls and demand planning processes to support site stability and system uptime Risk & Continuous Improvement * Conduct site-level risk assessments and help implement mitigation strategies aligned with campus growth and operational complexity * Develop proactive and reactive security approaches tailored to a large-scale data center environment * Leverage data analysis and reporting tools to track system health, incidents, performance trends, and operational KPIs * Provide executive-level reporting to the VP of Data Center Security on risk posture, readiness, and program performance * Identify practical solutions to evolving challenges with limited structure and minimal guidance ## Related Videos - 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