Site Security Manager (Datacentre)

About the role

Securitas is looking for a Site Security Manager (SSM) in Dublin 22 to lead the day-to-day security operations of a 24/7 datacentre team supporting a client's datacentre or other critical facility. The SSM reports to a Campus Security Manager and works with other campus security leaders to keep standards consistent across the campus. The advertised salary is €72,000.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the on-site security team and oversee daily operations in a 24/7 environment, including administrative officers, responders and control room staff
• Manage staffing coverage and operational continuity, and support recruiting, hiring, onboarding, training and employee development
• Coach and mentor team members, set expectations and manage performance and corrective actions
• Work with client leadership across several business groups to support site operations
• Ensure compliance with security policies, procedures and standard operating guidelines, and monitor site performance and key metrics
• Identify risks and security gaps and drive corrective actions and continuous improvement
• Maintain documentation, logs and reports, and oversee access control, CCTV and incident management tools
• Support audits, inspections and compliance activities, and handle sensitive information with discretion
• Communicate professionally with clients and partners, lead meetings and presentations, and escalate significant events and risks
• May support coverage at other sites within the campus or region depending on needs

Required profile

• Associate degree and 6+ years of relevant experience in the security industry, including 3+ years managing people
• Experience leading teams in a security and/or datacentre environment strongly preferred
• Proven people leader comfortable balancing operational leadership, administrative accountability and client-facing work in a 24/7 environment
• Hands-on experience with CCTV, access control systems, incident management tools and video surveillance platforms
• Strong, practical proficiency with Microsoft Office
• Legal right to work in the country, reliable transport, and ability to work evenings, weekends and holidays, including during emergencies
• Able to meet security officer licensing requirements where applicable

What we offer

• Salary of €72,000 and a competitive benefits package
• Pension scheme, employer contribution, and private healthcare scheme with cash back
• Company phone and laptop, free onsite parking, and bicycle-to-work scheme
• Training, progression and development opportunities
• 25 days annual leave, Christmas savings scheme, and substantial maternity leave top-up
• Employee assistance programme and access to online education courses