As Security Operations, you will provide services to cover security operation related work in client’s data center, including foot patrols, complete forms, reporting, safety escalations, call-outs and response to incidents and safety events.
Responsibilities:
- Work in customer's leased or owned data centers, operated spaces, and other areas as designated, providing on-site security support.
- Hands-on involvement for assigned data center activities such as: conducting daily site walks, diagnosing security hardware issues and reporting findings for immediate escalation.
- Conduct inspections via provided forms of critical spaces within the Data Center, including Data Halls, Storage Rooms, loading docks, and other areas as assigned.
- Support security & safety incidents as a first responder, documenting findings and providing written reports.
- Support high value/high priority rack moves and deployments, as a security overseer.
- Participate in the site safety compliance program by reporting violations.
- Participate in physical audits for data center infrastructure.
- Serve as the primary responder for security related incidents at site.
- Participate in developing site related processes & standard operating procedures (SOPs).
- 100% onsite support with no remote work.
Qualifications:
- High School Degree or Equivalent required
- 1+ year working knowledge or experience operating in a Data Center environment.
- Previous Security and/or Safety experience.
- Experience in report writing and incident response.
- Experience with Security Device functions, such as card readers, cameras, etc.
- Experience with Incident Command Structure, specifically tier 1 responder.
- Knowledge of Data center Safety and Security practices.
- Ability to work with multiple cross functional teams such as Data Center Operations,
- Logistics, Safety, XOC, etc. follow specific task instructions and provide necessary reporting.
- Ability to flex schedule as needed, including ability to work weekends, nights, holidays, as needed.
- Strong troubleshooting and communication skills to be able to analyze hardware and software problems; research and resolve complex issues; and interface with customers, manufacturers, and technical support staff.
- Ability to travel between assigned locations, including Data Centers , etc. as needed.
- Ability to stand or walk for extended periods of time with minimum rest or breaks.
- Strong written and spoken communication skills.
- Proficient in Office Suite. - Trained or willing to be CPR certified.
- COLO experience preferred.
Physical Expectations:
- Employee required to walk long distances repeatedly throughout the day.
Skills Required
- High School Degree or Equivalent
- 1+ year working knowledge or experience operating in a Data Center environment
- Previous Security and/or Safety experience
- Experience in report writing and incident response
- Experience with security device functions (card readers, cameras)
- Experience with Incident Command Structure, specifically tier 1 responder
- Knowledge of data center safety and security practices
- Ability to work with multiple cross-functional teams and follow task instructions
- Ability to flex schedule, including weekends, nights, and holidays
- Strong troubleshooting and communication skills to analyze hardware and software problems
- Ability to travel between assigned locations as needed
- Ability to stand or walk for extended periods with minimal breaks
- Strong written and spoken communication skills
- Proficient in Office Suite
- Trained or willing to be CPR certified
- 100% onsite support (no remote work)
- COLO (colocation) experience
WESCO International Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — Feedback suggests the 401(k) with company match is a relative strong point and is consistently part of the package. Retirement offerings are frequently cited as a solid element within the total rewards.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Feedback suggests PTO policies are favorable, including self‑managed or generous banks in some roles along with paid holidays. Paid parental leave and related time‑off options add to the perceived strength of leave benefits.
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Flexible Benefits — Feedback suggests employees have meaningful choice through medical plan options with HSA/FSA alongside ancillary programs like EAP, discounts, and supplemental coverages. The breadth of selectable add‑ons supports tailoring benefits to individual needs.
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