Security Operations Manager
Are you ready to lead and optimize physical security operations in a cutting-edge environment?
About the Role
Are you an experienced security professional ready to lead and optimize physical security operations in a cutting-edge environment? We’re searching for a Security Operations Manager to oversee and enhance security processes across our Nordic data centers, remote offices, and employees.
In this role, you will take charge of daily operations for our Physical Security Operations Centers and manage guarding contracts, ensuring performance meets rigorous KPIs. You’ll work closely with site managers to maintain consistent security practices across all locations, develop site-specific security manuals and SOPs, and ensure readiness through regular drills and staff training.
As a key figure in our security management team, you’ll contribute to compliance initiatives, risk management programs, and construction projects, ensuring that our security systems and policies align with international standards such as ISO 27001 and ISO 9001. This is a pivotal role where your leadership and expertise will directly impact the safety, resilience, and integrity of our operations.
About You
You are a highly experienced security operations leader who thrives in a dynamic, multinational environment. With a strong background in physical security, risk management, and compliance, you’re ready to oversee and innovate within complex systems. Your communication and leadership skills inspire confidence, while your proactive approach ensures that risks are anticipated and mitigated effectively.
Requirements/Background
- Bachelor’s degree in Security Management, Information Security, or a related field (or equivalent military/police service).
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in security management, ideally in data centers or similar environments.
- Proven experience managing multinational security operations and guarding contracts.
- Familiarity with ISO standards (e.g., ISO 27001); certifications such as ASIS CPP are a plus.
- Strong expertise in risk management, incident response, and forensic analysis.
- Demonstrated ability to lead, train, and manage security staff across multiple locations.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
- Willingness to travel as required to support regional operations.
- Department
- Operations
- Locations
- Copenhagen, Denmark, Stockholm, Sweden
- Remote status
- Hybrid Remote
About atNorth
About atNorth
atNorth is a leading Nordic data center services company that offers sustainable, cost-effective, scalable colocation and high-performance computing services trusted by industry-leading organizations. The business acquired leading High-Performance Computing (HPC) provider, Gompute, in 2023 enabling a compelling full stack offering tailored to AI and other critical high performance workloads.
With sustainability at its core, atNorth's data centers run on renewable energy resources and support circular economy principles. All atNorth sites leverage innovative design, power efficiency, and intelligent operations to provide long-term infrastructure and flexible colocation deployments. The tailor-made solutions enable businesses to calculate, simulate, train and visualize data workloads in an efficient, cost-optimized way.
atNorth is headquartered in Reykjavik, Iceland and operates seven data centers in strategic locations across the Nordics, with additional sites to open in Helsinki, Finland and Ballerup, Denmark in early 2025, as well as its tenth under development in Kouvola, Finland and its eleventh site in Ølgod, Denmark.
Security Operations Manager
Are you ready to lead and optimize physical security operations in a cutting-edge environment?
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