Security Manager

Security Manager - Data Centre (Physical Security)Location: Farnborough, Hampshire (with occasional UK travel)Salary: £Job Type: Full-time, permanentOur client, a leading data centre provider, is seeking an experienced Security Manager to lead and enhance physical security operations across its high-assurance facilities.This is a key role responsible for delivering best-in-class protective security within environments supporting critical infrastructure and sensitive workloads, including public sector and regulated clients.Key Responsibilities

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• Lead the development and implementation of physical security strategy across data centre sites
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• Apply defence-in-depth principles to protect people, assets and infrastructure
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• Conduct and manage security risk assessments, mitigation planning and ongoing threat analysis
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• Ensure compliance with:\n
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  • HMG Security Policy Framework (SPF) and GovS 007
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  • NPSA guidance
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  • Loss Prevention Standards (LPS)
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• Oversee access control, CCTV, perimeter protection and intrusion detection systems
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• Maintain compliance with Facility Security Clearance (FSC) requirements where applicable
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• Produce and maintain risk documentation, including government-aligned artefacts (such as F102 processes, where required)
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• Act as the primary security advisor to senior stakeholders and clients
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• Deliver clear and concise briefings to senior leadership on risks, incidents and overall security posture
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• Support audits, accreditations and client assurance activities
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Required Experience and Skills

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• Proven experience in a Security Manager or Physical Security leadership role within:\n
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  • Data centres
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  • Critical national infrastructure
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  • Government or defence environments
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• Strong working knowledge of:\n
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  • HMG SPF and GovS 007
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  • Security risk management frameworks
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  • NPSA guidance and LPS standards
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• Experience working within regulated or high-security environments
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• Understanding of Facility Security Clearance (FSC) requirements
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• Demonstrable experience applying defence-in-depth methodologies
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• Excellent stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to brief senior personnel confidently
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• Strong analytical, reporting and documentation skills
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Must be eligible for DV clearance. Paying up to £54,000 per annum. Farnborough, Hampshire based with occasional travel.