Cologix; Inc.

Cologix; Inc.

Lead Security Officer

Ashburn, VA

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 97 days ago
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About the role

  • As a Lead Security Officer with Cologix you will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day physical security operations of the data center facility, ensuring the safety of personnel, customers, visitors, and critical infrastructure.
  • This role will lead on-site security staff, enforce security policies and procedures, and serve as the primary point of contact during security incidents or emergencies.

Responsibilities

  • Create new access badges and access level changes within the system upon approval
  • Investigate incidents, document findings, and prepare detailed incident reports
  • Maintain compliance with data center security standards (SOC, ISO, customer requirements)
  • Support customer security requests, audits, and access needs in a professional manner
  • Maintain accurate security logs, access records, and documentation
  • Actively participating in Cologix's efforts to maintain and improve information security and environmental performance.

Requirements

  • Minimum 2-5 years of security experience, preferably in a critical infrastructure environment
  • Ability to remain calm and decisive under pressure
  • Experience with access control systems and video management systems
  • Familiarity with compliance standards (SOC 2, ISO 27001, etc.)
  • Ability to stand and walk for extended periods
  • Ability to lift 50 lbs. occasionally
  • Ability to work indoors and outdoors in varying conditions
  • must be able to work nights, weekends, and holidays

Benefits

  • Ensure proper response to fire alarms, medical emergencies, and security breaches
  • Lead and supervise on-site security guards and ensure 24/7 coverage

Company info

  • Headquartered in Denver, Colorado, Cologix is a leading North America network-neutral interconnection and hyperscale edge data center company.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • About the Position: As a Lead Security Officer with Cologix you will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day physical security operations of the data center facility, ensuring the safety of personnel, customers, visitors, and critical infrastructure.
  • What you do daily:
  • Monitoring of physical access points, camera/access control systems, and alarms associated with all systems including, VMS, ACS, BMS, and the FACP
  • Enforce all access control procedures for employees, contractors, vendors, and visitors
  • Review and verify the patrol documentation completed during each shift
  • Verify badges, credentials, and visitor authorizations are accurate and updated upon approval
  • Assist with incoming/outgoing deliveries, including customer package documentation

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