Security Manager

Security Manager - Data Centre (Physical Security)

Location: Farnborough, Hampshire (with occasional UK travel)
Salary: £50,000-54,000
Job Type: Full-time, permanent

Our client, a leading data centre provider, is seeking an experienced Security Manager to lead and enhance physical security operations across its high-assurance facilities.

This is a key role responsible for delivering best-in-class protective security within environments supporting critical infrastructure and sensitive workloads, including public sector and regulated clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of physical security strategy across data centre sites


• Apply defence-in-depth principles to protect people, assets and infrastructure


• Conduct and manage security risk assessments, mitigation planning and ongoing threat analysis


• Ensure compliance with:
  
  
  
  • HMG Security Policy Framework (SPF) and GovS 007
  
  
  • NPSA guidance
  
  
  • Loss Prevention Standards (LPS)
  
  
  
  


• Oversee access control, CCTV, perimeter protection and intrusion detection systems


• Maintain compliance with Facility Security Clearance (FSC) requirements where applicable


• Produce and maintain risk documentation, including government-aligned artefacts (such as F102 processes, where required)


• Act as the primary security advisor to senior stakeholders and clients


• Deliver clear and concise briefings to senior leadership on risks, incidents and overall security posture


• Support audits, accreditations and client assurance activities

Required Experience and Skills

• Proven experience in a Security Manager or Physical Security leadership role within:
  
  
  
  • Data centres
  
  
  • Critical national infrastructure
  
  
  • Government or defence environments
  
  
  
  


• Strong working knowledge of:
  
  
  
  • HMG SPF and GovS 007
  
  
  • Security risk management frameworks
  
  
  • NPSA guidance and LPS standards
  
  
  
  


• Experience working within regulated or high-security environments


• Understanding of Facility Security Clearance (FSC) requirements


• Demonstrable experience applying defence-in-depth methodologies


• Excellent stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to brief senior personnel confidently


• Strong analytical, reporting and documentation skills

Must be eligible for DV clearance.


Paying up to £54,000 per annum.


Farnborough, Hampshire based with occasional travel.