Data Centre Security Specialist

Description

Job Type: Full-Time | Location: Childress, TX | Department: Security | Reporting to: Regional Manager, Security | Work Location Type: #onsite

IREN is a vertically integrated AI Cloud provider, delivering large-scale data centers and GPU clusters for AI training and inference. IREN’s platform is underpinned by its expansive portfolio of grid-connected land and power in renewable-rich regions across North America, Europe and APAC.

The Data Center Security Specialist serves as the primary security subject matter expert responsible for maintaining the integrity of physical security operations within a Tier III/Tier IV mission-critical data center environment. This position supports the protection of critical infrastructure, personnel, company assets, and business operations through the implementation and continuous improvement of enterprise security programs.
 
The Security Specialist provides technical expertise, operational oversight, and leadership across all physical security disciplines, including access control, perimeter security, CCTV surveillance, visitor management, security technologies, incident response, investigations, emergency management, compliance, and contracted security force governance.
 
This role partners closely with Data Center Operations, Engineering, Facilities, Information Technology, Environmental Health & Safety (EHS), Construction, Legal, Human Resources, and external public safety agencies to ensure IREN maintains a secure, resilient, and audit-ready operating environment.
 
The position is expected to exercise sound judgment during routine operations as well as critical incidents, ensuring security decisions align with company policies, industry best practices, and business continuity objectives.

Responsibilities

The Data Center Security Specialist will focus on the following as well as other job-related duties and/or projects as assigned.

• Manage daily physical security operations for assigned IREN data center campuses. Serve as the site subject matter expert for physical security.
• Provide operational leadership to contracted security personnel.
• Ensure consistent enforcement of all security policies, procedures, and post orders.
• Conduct regular security risk assessments and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Monitor overall effectiveness of security operations using measurable performance indicators.
• Maintain operational readiness of all security systems and infrastructure.
• Coordinate with security management personnel during incidents.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory, contractual, and corporate security requirements.
• Provide oversight of all physical security functions designed to protect critical infrastructure including: 
  • Perimeter security
  • Vehicle inspection operations
  • Pedestrian access control
  • Building access management
  • Loading dock security
  • Delivery verification
  • Contractor management
  • Critical equipment protection
  • Asset protection
  • After-hours security operations

Continuously evaluates physical vulnerabilities and recommend improvements to strengthen site security posture.

Access Control Administration
Administer enterprise access control systems while ensuring proper authorization, accountability, and audit compliance.

Responsibilities include:

• Badge issuance and credential lifecycle management
• Access level administration
• Access audits
• Temporary credential management
• Lost badge investigations
• Privileged access reviews
• Anti-passback enforcement
• Access exception management
• Visitor credential management

Ensure access permissions follow the Principle of Least Privilege and are regularly reviewed for compliance.

CCTV and Security Technology Management
Support operation and maintenance of all physical security technologies including:

• Enterprise video management systems
• CCTV cameras
• Video analytics
• Intrusion detection systems
• Perimeter detection systems
• Intercom systems
• Emergency communication systems
• Visitor management platforms
• Electronic key control systems
• Access control software
• Security reporting platforms

Assist with technology upgrades, testing, troubleshooting, acceptance testing, and commissioning of new systems.

Incident Management
Lead or coordinate security response during:

• Security incidents
• Physical intrusions
• Unauthorized access
• Workplace violence concerns
• Theft investigations
• Property damage
• Medical emergencies
• Fire alarms