Physical Security Systems Manager

5C DATA CENTERS

Join the Future of Digital Infrastructure

Are you a passionate Physical Security Systems Manager looking to make a meaningful impact? We're building the next generation of digital infrastructure powering hyperscalers, AI innovation, and high-performance computing across North America.

Role Summary

We're looking for a Physical Security Systems Manager who will be responsible for the strategic administration, maintenance, optimization, and lifecycle management of 5C Data Centers' physical security technology infrastructure.

This role ensures the reliability, availability, and compliance of all access control, video surveillance, intrusion detection, intercom, key management, and supporting security systems across the data center portfolio.

Reporting to the Senior Director of Physical Security, the Physical Security Systems Manager serves as the primary technical leader for physical security systems, driving technology standards, vendor performance, system integrations, and continuous improvement initiatives.

The position partners closely with Operations, IT, Construction, Facilities, Compliance, and external service providers to support business growth while maintaining the highest levels of security and operational resilience

How We Work at 5C

Our core values guide how we collaborate, make decisions, support one another, and serve our customers. We're looking for people who embrace them and help us build something great.

What You Will Do

Security Systems Administration & Operations

• Maintain the integrity, availability, and security of all physical security platforms and supporting infrastructure including access control, video management, and intrusion detection.


• Perform system health monitoring to verify the availability and performance of servers, workstations, applications, databases, and field devices, while managing user accounts, permissions, authentication methods, and periodic access reviews.

Infrastructure & Technology Strategy

• Lead the design and implementation of scalable security system architectures across new and existing data center environments.


• Ensure systems are configured in accordance with cybersecurity, compliance, and operational requirements.

Project Management & Deployment

• Lead security technology projects from planning through implementation and handoff.


• Manage the deployment, installation, and commissioning of new security systems, servers, workstations, and field devices.

Vendor & Financial Management

• Manage relationships with security integrators, manufacturers, service providers, and support vendors.


• Monitor vendor performance, service-level agreements (SLAs), and contract compliance.

Compliance, Business Continuity & Risk Management

• Support regulatory, customer, and internal audit requirements related to physical security systems, while performing system backups, recovery testing, and continuity planning activities.


• Maintain disaster recovery and business continuity plans for security technology infrastructure.

On-Call Support

• Provide after-hours support and escalation management for critical security system issues.


• Participate in an on-call rotation as required.

What You Bring

• Education: High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent.


• Data Center Experience: 3–5 years of experience working in a data center environment.


• Physical Security Systems Experience: Minimum of 8 years administering, installing, maintaining, and managing enterprise physical security systems, including:


• DMP Intrusion Detection Systems


• Milestone XProtect Video Management Systems


• Software House C CURE 9000 or comparable enterprise access control platforms


• Intercom and communication systems


• High-security key management and restricted keyway programs


• Leadership Experience: 3–5 years in a leadership, project management, or program management role.


• Vendor Management: Experience managing third-party service providers and security system integrators.


• Environment Experience: Experience supporting mission-critical facilities, data centers, or high-security environments.

Why Join 5C Data Centers?

At 5C, we believe great people build great companies. You'll build a rewarding career while helping shape the future of digital infrastructure - one of the fastest-growing industries in the world.

Life at 5C

We're more than a workplace - we're a team of builders, innovators, and problem-solvers united by a shared purpose: creating infrastructure that powers the technologies transforming our world. Your voice matters here, and we encourage fresh ideas at every level.

Ready to Apply?

If this opportunity sounds like the right fit for you, we'd love to hear your story. Apply today and discover what your future could look like at 5C Data Centers.

5C Data Centers is an equal opportunity employer.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. 5C evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability status, or any other legally protected characteristic.

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