NEXTDC

Technology

HyperscaleSecurityEngineer

A$200–275k ~AI est. Sydney, New South Wales, Australia FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for mid candidates.

The Brief

“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.

Technology
Problems you'll solve

Troubleshooting

Eligibility Requirements

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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