Data Center Security Manager

Job Description

Job Description

About Our Company:

Headquartered in Denver, Colorado, Cologix is a leading North America network-neutral interconnection and hyperscale edge data center company. Our platform gives customers access to 45+ digital edge and Scalelogix℠ hyperscale edge data centers in 13 markets across the United States and Canada along with a carrier-dense ecosystem of 710+ networks, 360+ cloud providers, 35+ onramps and seven Internet exchanges. We provide our nearly 2,000 customers with direct access to our local operations teams, resulting in strong partnerships enabled by exceptional operational support and unparalleled customer service. Backed by one of the largest North American infrastructure funds, Cologix's experienced leadership team, certified staff and commitment to ESG initiatives help form a culture that values our people, our environment and our clients.

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.***

Benefits:

 

We offer a competitive benefit package for full-time employees that includes:

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Company paid Life Insurance

Voluntary supplemental life insurance

Flexible spending account

Health savings account

Non-accrued PTO

Short- and Long-Term Disability

Company paid holidays

401k Retirement Plan with employer match

Mental Wellness Benefits

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Parental Leave

Employee Discount Marketplace

Employee Recognition Platform

 

 

Individual compensation will be commensurate with the candidate's experience. This position will also be eligible for an annual bonus.

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Cologix is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status.  If you need assistance in applying for any of our open positions, please contact us at View email address on ziprecruiter.com or call View phone number on ziprecruiter.com. 

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Cologix’ data centers are ISO 27001:2022 and ISO 14001:2015 certified. These certifications demonstrate Cologix’s commitment to both information security and environmental stewardship. At Cologix, protecting information assets and minimizing environmental impacts are everyone’s responsibility.

Cologix employees are responsible for:

• Understanding and following Cologix’s information security, cybersecurity, privacy,

and environmental management policies, procedures, and standards.

• Ensuring conformance with the requirements of both the Information Security

Management System (ISMS) and the Environmental Management System (EMS).

• Remaining vigilant and reporting any information security or environmental incidents,

vulnerabilities, risks, or non-conformities to the appropriate teams.

• Actively participating in Cologix’s efforts to maintain and improve information security

and environmental performance.