Hyperscale Security Engineer

About this role

At NEXTDC we are building the heart of Australia & Asia’s high tech future. We design, build and operate world class, next generation data centres, using cutting edge, environmentally efficient infrastructure to service the specific requirements of local and international customers.

NEXTDC is an exciting ASX 100 listed technology company, only 16 years young and operating 18 data centres across 8 major cities in Australia and Malaysia, with multiple international sites in development to support our customer’s digital infrastructure.

At NEXTDC our success depends on the talents of our people, and we foster a culture of continued learning and development. Our culture is built on collaboration and innovation, we are passionate about what we do, and we are committed to our mission to be the leading customer centric data centre services company.

Where Cloud lives and AI thrives

Job Description

As our Hyperscale Security Engineer, you will lead physical and electronic security engineering design and delivery across our development and expansion projects. Working closely with customer security teams, you’ll integrate security requirements from concept and design through construction and into live operations, ensuring our data centres meet the exacting standards of government, enterprise and hyperscale clients.

This role combines technical design leadership with commercial discipline, performing Capex and Total Cost of Ownership analysis, managing tender and contract specifications, and helping shape NEXTDC’s Security Roadmap as the sector evolves. You’ll work across domestic and international sites and partner with stakeholders at every level of the business.

Your responsibilities will include

• Lead physical and electronic security engineering design and delivery across development and expansion projects, integrating customer security requirements into the design and development process
• Establish and maintain robust Construction Security Plans to manage risk during construction adjacent to live operational data centres and oversee the structured transition of construction areas to operational customer security teams
• Conduct Capex and Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) options analysis, including comprehensive risk assessments, and present structured recommendations to support business case and investment decisions
• Prepare, manage and evaluate tender and contract specifications, and conduct peer reviews and workflow assessments via Aconex and Procore across all security documentation
• Perform construction-phase site inspections, on-site commissioning and delivery troubleshooting across domestic and international sites and provide ongoing Facilities Management support post handover
• Engage proactively with internal and external stakeholders, review emerging security technology best practice, and contribute to NEXTDC’s Security Roadmap

This opportunity will see you working with world leaders in our space. Join our journey now and be an integral part of our success. We are happy for this position to be based in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Canberra or Perth

Qualifications

• Demonstrated expertise in physical and electronic security engineering design and delivery for government, enterprise and hyperscale customer environments
• Proven project management experience, with the ability to lead and coordinate multi-disciplinary teams across global time zones in a complex, fast-paced environment
• Sound knowledge of relevant industry, government and hyperscale security standards, including the Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF) and Security Construction and Equipment Committee (SCEC) requirements
• Current AGSVA Negative Vetting Level 1 (NV1) security clearance, or the demonstrated ability to obtain clearance within the first six months of appointment
• Desirable: Diploma of Security Risk Management and ASIS Physical Security Professional (PSP) certification.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, or equivalent Diploma or Trade qualification.

Additional Information

• Seize this exciting opportunity to join one of Australia’s fastest growing companies and play a key contributing role in the future of AI and the digital economy
• Join an inclusive, diverse and values-driven working culture supporting hybrid work practices
• Enjoy awesome employee benefits (gifted share options, NEXTDC days, volunteer days, professional development, holistic wellbeing and mental health programs and more)
• Great opportunities to progress within our company (grow as we grow)

Our mission is to continue building a diverse and inclusive workforce which represents the communities in which we operate.

Make NEXTDC your next move.

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