Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Security Operations Lead to establish, manage and continuously improve physical security operations for a large-scale AI Data Center campus in Odisha. The role will be accountable for 24x7 site-security operations, guard-force management, access governance, surveillance, incident response, visitor and contractor controls, asset protection, emergency coordination and security compliance.
The position will represent the Owner's security interests and work closely with data center operations, facilities, EHS, IT, Cybersecurity, HR, Compliance, tenants, service providers and local authorities. The successful candidate must be capable of protecting a mission-critical facility while maintaining disciplined, auditable and service-oriented security operations that do not unnecessarily obstruct authorized business or operational activity.
Key Responsibilities
Security Operations Leadership Lead 24x7 physical security operations for the AI Data Center campus, including perimeter, gate, building, data hall and critical-area security. Develop the site security operating model, shift structure, post orders, escalation matrix and security-control-room procedures. Ensure consistent implementation of approved security policies, standards, plans and operating procedures. Maintain security coverage during normal operations, maintenance windows, construction interfaces, tenant activities and emergency conditions. Provide timely security-risk assessments, operational updates and recommendations to site leadership. Drive a professional security culture based on vigilance, integrity, confidentiality, service and accountability. 2. Access Control and Identity Governance Administer physical access in accordance with approved role-based access, least-privilege and segregation requirements. Oversee badge issuance, activation, modification, suspension, revocation and periodic access recertification. Maintain enhanced controls for data halls, network rooms, security rooms, electrical and mechanical spaces, loading areas and other restricted zones. Coordinate employee, tenant, contractor, vendor and temporary-access approvals with authorized business owners. Investigate access anomalies, tailgating, unauthorized attempts, expired permissions and misuse of credentials. Ensure immediate access revocation for employee exits, contract completion, security concerns and emergency situations. 3. Security Control Room and Surveillance Manage security-control-room operations, including CCTV monitoring, access-control alarms, intrusion alarms, intercoms and incident communications. Ensure active monitoring, alarm acknowledgement, verification, dispatch and escalation in accordance with defined response times. Maintain camera-health, recording, coverage and retention checks in coordination with technical-support teams. Ensure evidentiary footage and access records are preserved, handled and released only through authorized processes. Maintain accurate control-room logs, shift handovers, alarm records and occurrence reports. Periodically review surveillance coverage and identify blind spots, degraded controls or operational gaps. 4. Guard Force and Security Vendor Management Manage contracted security agencies, supervisors, guards, control-room operators and specialist security personnel. Define post requirements, deployment plans, qualification standards, uniforms, equipment and attendance controls. Conduct pre-deployment checks, daily briefings, post inspections and performance reviews. Monitor vendor staffing, training, statutory compliance, service levels, discipline and invoice-supporting records. Ensure guards understand site-specific risks, restricted areas, emergency procedures, escalation protocols and customer-service expectations. Initiate corrective action for absenteeism, inadequate coverage, misconduct, poor vigilance or repeated service failures. 5. Visitor, Contractor and Delivery Security Oversee preregistration, identity verification, screening, badging, escort and exit controls for visitors and contractors. Implement secure processes for vendors, maintenance personnel, tenant representatives and short-term workers. Coordinate vehicle entry, delivery scheduling, loading-bay controls and inspection of incoming and outgoing materials. Maintain gate-pass and asset-movement controls for equipment, tools, media, spares and high-value components. Ensure unauthorized photography, recording devices and prohibited items are managed in accordance with site policy. Coordinate exceptional access requirements without weakening established controls. 6. Perimeter, Patrol and Asset Protection Manage perimeter security, gates, barriers, fencing, lighting, patrol routes and external surveillance. Develop risk-based patrol schedules covering buildings, yards, utility areas, fuel systems, loading zones and vulnerab