Datacenter Security Manager (Sauda, Norway)

Nscale
Norway

Who this role is best for

Geared toward candidates with data centre or critical infrastructure experience comfortable with managing contract security teams and ensuring compliance with ISO 27001 and SOC 2 standards.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with data centre security leadership experience and a track record in managing contract security services.
    — “Experience managing contract security teams.”
  • Individuals who have worked in data centres or critical infrastructure and are familiar with physical security systems.
    — “Experience within data centres or critical infrastructure.”
  • Professionals who have supported government or hyperscale customer environments with high security standards.
    — “Experience supporting government or hyperscale customer environments.”

Things to consider

  • The role requires direct oversight of on-site security operations, including patrols and incident management.
    — “Coordinate responses to on-site security incidents.”
  • Compliance with ISO 27001 and SOC 2 standards is a key responsibility, requiring audit readiness.
    — “Support ISO 27001 and SOC 2 audits.”

How to stand out

  • Highlight your ability to manage and improve security processes in data centres.
    — “Ensure security standards are consistently maintained.”
  • Emphasize experience in managing and training contract security teams.
    — “Supervise daily performance of security officers.”
  • Showcase your track record in visitor management and maintaining secure access protocols.
    — “Ensure visitor escorts are available where required.”
  • Demonstrate your familiarity with physical security systems like CCTV and access control.
    — “Ensure CCTV, access control and intrusion detection systems remain operational.”
  • Demonstrate your ability to produce detailed incident reports and manage investigations.
    — “Produce incident reports.”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • managing physical security operations
  • ensuring compliance with security standards
Typical background
security managementdata center operations

Skills & requirements

Required

Site Security ManagementContract ManagementVisitor ManagementPhysical Security

Preferred

Genetec ExperienceSecurity Auditing

Stack & domain

Physical Security OperationsSecurity StandardsSecurity ControlsSecurity PatrolsOperational ReadinessReception SecurityVisitor ManagementAccess ControlCCTVIntrusion Detection SystemsSecurity IncidentsEmergency ServicesISO 27001SOC 2 AuditsSecurity DocumentationCustomer Security AuditsStrong Leadership SkillsData CentreCritical InfrastructurePhysical Security SystemsSecurity OperationsCompliance

About the role

Original posting from Nscale via Greenhouse

About Nscale

Nscale is the GPU cloud engineered for AI. We provide cost-effective, high-performance infrastructure for AI start-ups and large enterprise customers.  Nscale enables AI-focused companies to achieve superior results by reducing the complexity of AI development. Our GPU cloud bolsters technical capabilities and directly supports strategic business outcomes, including cost management, rapid innovation, and environmental responsibility.

We thrive on a culture of relentless innovation, ownership, and accountability, where every team member takes pride in their work and drives it with excellence and urgency. As an Nscaler, you’ll build trust through openness and transparency, where everyone is inspired to do their best work. If you join our team, you’ll be contributing to building the technology that powers the future.

About The Role

The Site Security Manager is responsible for the daily management of all physical security operations at the Glomfjord Data Centre. The role ensures that security services delivered by Securitas meet Nscale standards while maintaining a secure environment for staff, contractors, visitors and customers. The Site Security Manager oversees reception security, visitor management, access control, security patrols and operational readiness while acting as the primary point of contact for day-to-day site security matters.

Responsibilities:

Site Security Management 

Manage all physical security operations at Glomfjord. 

Ensure security standards are consistently maintained.  

Conduct routine inspections of security controls.

Ensure compliance with site procedures. 

Contract Management  

Manage the Securitas security contract.

Supervise daily performance of security officers.

Conduct performance reviews and service meetings.

Ensure contractual service levels are achieved. 

Reception Operations

Ensure reception operates professionally and securely.

Oversee visitor registration and identity verification.

Ensure visitor escorts are available where required.

Maintain visitor records. 

Visitor Management  

Manage all daytime visitor activity.

Ensure customer visits are coordinated securely.

Ensure contractor access follows approved procedures.

Support VIP visits and government delegations.

Physical Security  

Ensure CCTV, access control and intrusion detection systems remain operational.  

Conduct physical security inspections.  

Report defects and coordinate remedial actions.  

Verify perimeter security standards. 

Security Operations  

Coordinate responses to on-site security incidents.

Liaise with emergency services.

Conduct investigations into physical security events.

Produce incident reports. 

Compliance  

Support ISO 27001 and SOC 2 audits.  

Maintain site security documentation.  

Support customer security audits.  

Ensure compliance with customer physical security standards. 

Key Relationships 

Internal  VP Global Physical and Data Centre Security

Data Centre Operations  

Engineering  

Facilities  

Compliance  

Information Security 

Securitas  

Customers  

Emergency Services  

Security vendors  

Contractors

About You

Required

Experience managing contract security teams.  

Experience within data centres or critical infrastructure.  

Knowledge of physical security systems.  

Experience managing visitors and customer security requirements.  

Strong leadership skills. 

Desirable  

Experience supervising reception operations. 

 Genetec experience.  

Security auditing experience.  

ISO 27001 or SOC 2 knowledge.  

Experience supporting government or hyperscale customer environments. 

Skills  

Leadership

Customer service  

Communication

Contractor management

Incident management

 Decision making

Attention to detail

Report writing

What We Can Offer You

You’ll have the opportunity to help shape the operating standards behind a next-generation AI cloud platform, working on complex infrastructure challenges with real ownership and impact. This is a chance to play a meaningful role in scaling high-performance, sustainable data centre operations in a fast-moving environment.

Equal Opportunities Statement

We strongly encourage applications from people of colour, the LGBTQ+ community, people with disabilities, neurodivergent people, parents, carers, and people from lower socio-economic backgrounds.

If there’s anything we can do to accommodate your specific situation, please let us know.

The responsibilities outlined in this job description are not exhaustive and are intended to provide a general overview of the position. The employee may be required to perform additional duties, tasks, and responsibilities as assigned by management, consistent with the skills and qualifications required for the role.

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Source: Nscale careers (Greenhouse)

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