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From the employer's careers site First seen 4 Nov 2026

Data Center Physical Security Assurance Manager

Control Risks Buffalo, New York Remote senior full-time

Salary

$140,000-$150,000 per year

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Description

Control Risks is looking to hire a Data Center Physical Security Assurance Manager to support a major technology client.

The role will be responsible for overseeing the review and improvement of security technology across the client's data center projects.

The Program Manager will inspect, monitor, and validate construction activities, ensuring all installations, testing, commissioning, and contractor deliverables meet project specifications, industry standards, and client requirements.

Responsibilities include:

  • Inspect building security systems, including mechanical and electrical, for compliance with contract requirements and industry standards.
  • Provide risk assessments for various client data center sites and provide information on critical security concerns for improvement.
  • Monitor the installation, testing, and commissioning of security systems, confirming proper functionality and performance.
  • Identify and report non-conformances, coordinating with contractors and engineers to implement corrective actions.
  • Maintain detailed inspection reports, logs, and records for quality control and compliance tracking.
  • Oversee corrective actions for unacceptable construction work and support final inspections, punch lists, and project closeouts.
  • Witness and document critical tests, such as pressure tests, leak tests, and system start-ups.
  • Verify the quality of materials, workmanship, and equipment installations to confirm adherence to project specifications.
  • Work closely with contractors, engineers, and other inspectors to resolve issues.
  • Maintain professionalism in attire and communication during all time on site and in meetings.
  • Represent the Client in alignment with contract requirements and project deliverables.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree.
  • 7+ years of experience in assurance, specifically working in Data Center Security or another heavily secured environment.
  • Experience conducting risk assessments for Data Centers required.
  • PSP preferred.
  • Must be adept at working independently and engaging productively with a range of stakeholders.
  • Experience reviewing construction drawings, specifications, submittals, shop drawings, method statements, inspection test plans, and QA/QC documentation.
  • Ability to identify quality risks, installation defects, incomplete work, and documentation gaps before they affect commissioning or operations.
  • Strong interpersonal skills, including the written and oral communication skills necessary to build relationships and positively influence decision-making.
  • Works iteratively, delivering quickly and frequently to produce high-quality documents and outputs which require little to no rework.
  • Strong critical thinking skills that enable problem-solving and understanding complex, dynamic issues.
  • Track record of having earned the trust of leadership by challenging norms, upgrading team performance, enabling growth, improving efficiency, and leading individuals without having any authority over them.
  • Possess the proven ability to think outside of the box, challenge industry norms, and adapt quickly to evolving requirements.
  • Ability to travel up to 75% with a moment's notice in the region.

Benefits:

  • Control Risks offers a competitively positioned compensation and benefits package that is transparent and summarized in the full job offer.
  • We operate a discretionary bonus scheme that incentivizes and rewards individuals based on company and individual performance.
  • Control Risks supports hybrid working arrangements, wherever possible, that emphasize the value of in-person time together - in the office and with our clients - while continuing to support flexible and remote working.
  • Medical Benefits, Prescription Benefits, FSA, Dental Benefits, Vision Benefits, Life and AD&D, Voluntary Life and AD&D, Disability Benefits, Voluntary Benefits, 401 (K) Retirement, Nationwide Pet Insurance, Employee Assistance Program.

Skills

Required

  • risk assessments
  • data center security
  • construction quality control
  • security systems inspection
  • project management

Nice to have

  • PSP

Ready to apply?

You apply with the employer directly. Their original posting is here: https://apply.workable.com/j/97AC4BED66

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