Data Center Physical Security Manager (NC)
Nscale
| Company | Nscale |
| Category | Uncategorised |
| Location | Greensboro |
| Remote | On-site (inferred) |
| Employment | Not stated |
| Level | Not stated |
| Salary | Not stated by the employer |
| Posted | 28 Jul 2026 |
| Last verified | 2 Aug 2026 |
| Source | Employer career page (greenhouse) |
Description
About Nscale
Nscale is the GPU cloud engineered for AI. We provide cost-effective, high-performance infrastructure for AI start-ups and large enterprise customers. Nscale enables AI-focused companies to achieve superior results by reducing the complexity of AI development. Our GPU cloud bolsters technical capabilities and directly supports strategic business outcomes, including cost management, rapid innovation, and environmental responsibility.
We thrive on a culture of relentless innovation, ownership, and accountability, where every team member takes pride in their work and drives it with excellence and urgency. As an Nscaler, you’ll build trust through openness and transparency, where everyone is inspired to do their best work. If you join our team, you’ll be contributing to building the technology that powers the future.
About the Role
Nscale is seeking an experienced Data Center Security Manager to lead physical security operations for one or more hyperscale AI data center campuses in North Carolina.
As the senior security representative on site, you will manage security personnel, physical security systems, access control, incident response, and regulatory compliance. You will partner closely with Data Center Operations, Construction, Facilities, Corporate Security, Security Design & Technology, and external customers.
Your work will maintain a safe, secure, and customer-ready environment, ensure compliance with Nscale’s Global Physical Security Standards, and protect the critical infrastructure powering the next generation of artificial intelligence.
What you'll be doing
Security operations and guard force management
Lead day-to-day physical security operations across assigned data center campus locations in a 24/7 critical infrastructure environment.
Ensure compliance with Nscale’s Global Physical Security Standards, policies, and customer security requirements.
Oversee contracted security officers and guarding vendors, including post orders, staffing plans, performance metrics, inspections, and escalation procedures.
Manage the site’s security posture across perimeter protection, access control, surveillance, visitor management, and incident response.
Access control and security technology
Oversee badge issuance, access authorization, credential lifecycle management, visitor processing, and escort requirements.
Manage privileged access reviews and mechanical key and electronic access control programs.
Ensure the proper operation of access control, video surveillance, intrusion detection, intercom, and visitor management systems.
Partner with Security Design & Technology on system upgrades, maintenance, commissioning, and regular operational testing.
Incident management and compliance
Lead responses to physical security incidents and investigations involving unauthorized access, theft, workplace violence, vandalism, and policy violations.
Prepare incident reports, root cause analyses, corrective action plans, and required audit evidence.
Coordinate with law enforcement and emergency responders when required.
Support internal and external audits, conduct routine self-assessments and inspections, and track corrective actions through completion.
Customer and cross-functional partnership
Act as the primary security point of contact during customer audits, executive visits, and inspections.
Support customer security assessments and demonstrate compliance with contractual security requirements.
Partner with Data Center Operations, Facilities, Construction, IT, Legal, Corporate Security, and Security Design & Technology.
Provide security guidance during operational planning and business continuity activities while fostering a strong site-wide security culture.
Construction and projects
Support security activities for new builds and campus expansions.
Participate in project meetings to ensure security requirement
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