Data Center Security Engineer

Tellusicom INC is seeking an experienced Data Center Security Engineer to support and oversee physical security operations for data center environments in Atlanta, GA. This onsite role focuses on managing physical security teams and systems, maintaining access and surveillance capabilities, and responding to incidents to help protect critical facilities.

In this position, you will coordinate day-to-day security procedures, partner with IT and external vendors on security technology, and drive continuous improvements across security processes, reliability, and operational efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily physical security operations, including developing and enforcing security procedures, post orders, operational standards, and duty schedules
• Ensure security operations comply with company policies, safety requirements, and applicable security standards
• Manage and maintain physical access control systems, including badge issuance, access permissions, entry/exit monitoring, and access audits
• Oversee CCTV surveillance systems and security monitoring platforms, including video recording and incident footage reviews
• Coordinate troubleshooting, maintenance, and upgrades of security technologies with IT teams and external vendors
• Monitor system availability and verify security systems operate reliably and effectively
• Establish and manage visitor registration, identity verification, check-in/check-out, and escort procedures
• Oversee security screening processes for employees, visitors, contractors, and deliveries
• Ensure proper access authorization and compliance with data center security policies
• Respond to security incidents, unauthorized access attempts, alarms, and emergency situations
• Conduct incident investigations, prepare incident reports, and coordinate corrective and preventive actions
• Identify physical security risks and vulnerabilities through regular inspections, assessments, and audits
• Coordinate with facility operations, IT teams, management, and external emergency services when necessary
• Support deployment, configuration, testing, and improvement of physical security technologies
• Maintain security system documentation, operating procedures, maintenance records, and incident logs
• Support security audits, emergency drills, and business continuity exercises
• Identify opportunities to improve security processes, system reliability, and operational efficiency

Requirements

• Background in Security Management, Property Management, Facility Management, Information Technology, Electronic Engineering, or a related discipline; equivalent practical experience may be considered
• Minimum 1-3 years of relevant experience in physical security, property management, facility security, security operations, or related fields; prior experience in data center or other critical facility environments is highly preferred
• Familiarity with physical security systems, including access control, CCTV surveillance, visitor management, alarm systems, and security screening procedures
• Basic IT knowledge of security technology infrastructure, including network-connected CCTV systems, access control platforms, system monitoring, and basic network troubleshooting
• Proven experience handling security incidents, conducting investigations, coordinating emergency responses, and implementing corrective actions
• Strong knowledge of security procedures, personnel management, risk assessment, and operational compliance
• Ability to communicate professionally in English; Mandarin Chinese is a plus
• Strong leadership, communication, problem-solving, and coordination skills
• Highly responsible, detail-oriented, and able to work independently in a mission-critical environment

Technologies

• Network-connected CCTV systems
• Access control platforms

Pay

• From USD 4,800 per month

Location and Work Setup

• Location: Atlanta, GA (onsite)
• Work location: In person
• Ability to commute: Atlanta, GA 30331 (Required)