DC Security Specialist, DC Security, Data Center Security

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For our data centers in Berlin/Brandenburg we are looking for a Data Center Security Specialist (DSS) to coordinate our day by day security operation. Our ideal candidate is detail-oriented, innovative and professional. S/he has experience in delighting customers, teamwork, and continuous improvement. The DSS will be responsible for coordinating physical security operations, for reviewing, evaluating and prioritizing requests and tickets and for guiding and influencing the Contract Guard Force and other stakeholders, ensuring also local implementation of the cluster strategies into the security operations. S/he will cooperate with Data Center Managers to devise security strategies and to improve the overall operational security within our Data Centers. This position is to be 80% operational and 20% tactical. S/he will report to the Cluster Security Manager.

Key job responsibilities

Coordinate day-to-day activities and site security operations
Coordinate with Operations and Safety managers for facility operations
Provide guidance and leadership to contract security provider personnel.
Evaluate the contract security provider performance and service delivery and request corrective actions from vendors as needed
Foster working relationships to educate data center stakeholders on false alarm reductions
Extract metrics and observe improvements by looking at and analyzing data
Verify Data Center security programs are delivered to meet defined global security standards
Assist in all media integrity related Programs
Assist in the training of new and existing personnel on behavioral compliance to security policies and procedures
Handle escalations and resolve tasks delegated and/or assigned to the team
Draft reports and prepare presentations on the status of physical security operations
Collaborate with managers in writing and implementing security policies, processes and procedures based on regional or global security initiatives.
Serve as a customer advocate by identifying security-related opportunities and crafting innovative solutions that maintain uncompromising security standards
Participate in site audits, inspections and walk-through
Identifying, discussing and bringing forward issues and solutions to senior team members
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum 1 year of professional experience in security/safety standards and data analysis for process improvement and quality assurance and Strong communication skills with fluent English proficiency (written and verbal)
Valid EU driver's license and EU nationality required, with ability to travel between company locations using personal vehicle
This role requires you to be a national of an EU member state
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
1+ year experience in operations or physical security, including incident response and management
2+ years experience in data collection and analysis, with proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (3+ years)
Practical knowledge of physical security systems (access control, intrusion detection, video surveillance) and workflow ticketing
Demonstrated ability to maintain composure under pressure and handle technical challenges, seeking guidance when needed
Strong emotional intelligence with a growth mindset and ability to learn from mistakes

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