Responsibilities
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
Requirements
- 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
Nice to Have
- 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
Work Arrangement
Remote (City/Region) — Columbus
Additional Information
- 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.
- 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 recruiting@cologix.com or call 720-940-2551.
- Cologix employees are responsible for understanding and following information security, cybersecurity, privacy, and environmental management policies.
- Employees must ensure conformance with the Information Security Management System (ISMS) and Environmental Management System (EMS).
- Employees must report any information security or environmental incidents, vulnerabilities, risks, or non-conformities to the appropriate teams.
- Employees are expected to actively participate in efforts to maintain and improve information security and environmental performance.
