NEXTDC
Technology
HyperscaleSecurityEngineer
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“Hyperscale Security Engineer at NEXTDC. Skills: Security engineering, Project management, Risk management. Lead physical and electronic security engineering design. Lead physical and electronic security engineering delivery”
Industry & Context.
Troubleshooting
AGSVA NV1 security clearance
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Physical and electronic security engineering design and delivery expertise, Proven project management experience, Current AGSVA Negative Vetting Level 1 (NV1) security clearance, Demonstrated ability to obtain clearance within six months
Nice to Have
Diploma of Security Risk Management, ASIS Physical Security Professional (PSP) certification
What You'll Do.
Lead physical and electronic security engineering design
Lead physical and electronic security engineering delivery
Integrate customer security requirements
Establish robust Construction Security Plans
Manage risk during construction
Oversee structured transition of construction areas
Conduct Capex and Total Cost of Ownership options
Perform comprehensive risk assessments
Present structured recommendations
Prepare tender specifications
Manage tender specifications
Evaluate tender specifications
Prepare contract specifications
Manage contract specifications
Evaluate contract specifications
Conduct workflow assessments
Perform construction-phase site inspections
Perform on-site commissioning
Perform delivery troubleshooting
Provide Facilities Management support
Engage with internal stakeholders
Engage with external stakeholders
Review emerging security technology best practice
Contribute to NEXTDC’s Security Roadmap
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Customer security teams; Multi-disciplinary teams; Internal stakeholders; External stakeholders
Process & Methodology
Project management
Full Job Description
At NEXTDC we are building the heart of Australia’s high-tech future. We design, build and operate world class, next generation data centres, using cutting edge, environmentally efficient infrastructure to service the broad requirements of local and international companies. As an Australian head officed, ASX100 listed company we currently operate 17 data centres across Australian 7 cities, with future national and international expansion planned. At NEXTDC, we know that our success depends on the talents of our people, and we foster a culture of continued learning and development. Our culture is built on collaboration and innovation, we are passionate about what we do, and we are committed to our mission to be the leading customer-centric data centre services company. Where Cloud lives and AI thrives As our Hyperscale Security Engineer, you will lead physical and electronic security engineering design and delivery across our development and expansion projects. Working closely with customer security teams, you’ll integrate security requirements from concept and design through construction and into live operations, ensuring our data centres meet the exacting standards of government, enterprise and hyperscale clients. This role combines technical design leadership with commercial discipline, performing Capex and Total Cost of Ownership analysis, managing tender and contract specifications, and helping shape NEXTDC’s Security Roadmap as the sector evolves. You’ll work across domestic and international sites and partner with stakeholders at every level of the business. Your responsibilities will include: * Lead physical and electronic security engineering design and delivery across development and expansion projects, integrating customer security requirements into the design and development process * Establish and maintain robust Construction Security Plans to manage risk during construction adjacent to live operational data centres and oversee the structured transition o
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