Director - Data Center ( Cyber Security )

Job Summary: Responsible for establishing a comprehensive cybersecurity framework during the setup of an AI data center. This role focuses on defining and implementing robust policies and procedures that secure data center infrastructure from the ground up, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and mitigating emerging cyber threats.

Key Responsibilities:

-Design, document, and enforce cybersecurity policies and protocols tailored for an AI data center, integrating best practices from frameworks such as ISO 27001 and NIST

-Collaborate with data center architects and IT teams to embed security controls into the design of physical and virtual infrastructures, including network segmentation, secure access controls, and threat intelligence systems

-Conduct regular vulnerability assessments, risk analyses, and compliance audits during the build phase to identify potential gaps and ensure adherence to legal, regulatory, and industry-specific standards

-Develop and apply threat models that address AI-specific risks (e.g., data poisoning, adversarial attacks) and establish red-teaming exercises to validate defenses before deployment

-Provide technical guidance and training to project teams and future data center operators on cybersecurity best practices, fostering a culture of security awareness from the initial setup

Key Skills & Competencies:

-Deep expertise in cybersecurity frameworks, network security, and threat analysis with a focus on designing secure infrastructures for new facilities

-Strong understanding of compliance standards (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST CSF) and regulatory requirements relevant to data centers and AI deployments

-Proven ability to integrate cybersecurity into system design, including risk assessment, incident response planning, and advanced monitoring tool implementation

-Excellent communication and project management skills to collaborate with cross- functional teams and present complex security strategies to senior stakeholders

•Educational Qualifications & Certifications:

-Degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field

-Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or CompTIA Security+ (additional certifications like CEH or specialized AI security training are a plus)

•Experience Requirements: 15+ years in cybersecurity roles, with demonstrable experience in data center security design or setting up secure infrastructures—preferably within environments supporting AI applications

•Additional Considerations/Notes: Prior experience with data centre-specific security challenges is advantageous