Colocation Physical Security Manager

About Nebius:

Nebius is leading a new era in cloud infrastructure for the global AI economy. We are building a full-stack AI cloud platform that supports developers and enterprises from data and model training through to production deployment, without the cost and complexity of building large in-house AI/ML infrastructure.

Built by engineers, for engineers. From large-scale GPU orchestration to inference optimization, we own the hard problems across compute, storage, networking and applied AI.

Listed on Nasdaq (NBIS) and headquartered in Amsterdam, we have a global footprint with R&D hubs across Europe, the UK, North America and Israel. Our team of 1,500+ includes hundreds of engineers with deep expertise across hardware, software and AI R&D.

The role

Nebius is looking for a  Colocation Physical Security Manager is responsible for the overall physical security program within one or more colocation datacenter facilities. This role leads security operations, manages contract security personnel, oversees access control and video surveillance systems, ensures compliance with customer and regulatory requirements, and protects critical infrastructure, employees, visitors, and customer assets. The manager serves as the primary security leader for the colocation sites and drives continuous improvement in security readiness, incident response, and operational excellence.

Your responsibilities will include:  

Security Operations Managemen t

Lead daily physical security operations across colocation facilities and build relationships with all stakeholders.

Ensure compliance with security standards, policies, and procedures are meeting expectations.

Develop and maintain site security programs and operational controls for colocations and provide support to regional partners as needed.

  Manage security service providers, guard force performance ensuring compliance and evaluating standards.

Establish and monitor security KPIs and service level agreements (SLAs) with the colocation provider.

Access Control & Visitor Management

Oversee badge management and access provisioning processes to ensure compliance for Nebius employees and colocation providers. •   Ensure proper authorization and auditing of physical access to colocation providers and Nebius owned facilities.

Monitor visitor management programs and contractor access requirements with the colocation providers.

Conduct periodic reviews of access rights and user privileges to ensure no breach of colocations or Nebius owned facilities.

Ensure compliance with customer-specific security requirements and objectives are meeting overall expectations.

Surveillance & Security Systems

Manage CCTV, access control, intrusion detection, and alarm systems of all colocations and work close with the Security Operations Center (SOC) ensuring accurate response times.

Oversee maintenance, upgrades, and testing of security technology of all physical security equipment stored and located in the colocation environment.

Coordinate with IT and facilities teams to support system integrations and upgrades as needed.

Incident Response & Investigations

  Lead response to security incidents, breaches, theft, vandalism, and workplace violence concerns.

  Conduct investigations and root-cause analyses to a successful outcome and conclusion.

Prepare incident reports and executive summaries of escalated events and ensure colocations provide timely information of site related incidents.

Coordinate and build alliances with law enforcement and emergency responders as required.

Manage crisis communications related to security events which occur in the colocation environment.

Risk Management & Compliance

Perform security risk assessments and vulnerability assessments for potential new sites, conduct persistent audits of existing sites, and communicate findings to the appropriate business stakeholders. •   Develop mitigation plans for identified risks for new sites, internal warehousing, and storage of high value items.

Support customer audits and certifications including:

ISO 27001

SOC 1/SOC 2

PCI DSS

NIST-based controls

Maintain security documentation, policies, and evidence repositories.

Team Leadership

  Recruit, train, mentor, and evaluate third-party security personnel for short- and long-term assignments.

Manage contract security vendors, performance standards, and reporting anomalies.

Conduct security awareness training for newly hired employees, provide updated training to existing employees and train contractors on established rules for physical security

Foster a culture of accountability, promote safety, and provide customer service to employees, guests, and third-party vendors.

Customer & Stakeholder Engagement

Serve as primary point of contact for colocation providers, customers, vendors, and third-party vendors.

Support customer visits, audits, and security reviews as needed.

  Collaborate with datacenter operations, EHS, facilities, and compliance teams to ensure the standards are being met and achieved.

Present security metrics and program updates to leadership, as necessary.

Business Continuity & Emergency Management

Support site emergency response planning and working closely with Emergency

Health Services (EHS) personnel to ensure safety of employees, guests, vendors, and third-party vendors. •   Assist in security participation in drills and exercises when requested by the

Emergency Health Services (EHS) personnel.

Ensure Business Continuity Planning readiness is prepared by colocation provider regarding natural disasters, power outages, and critical incidents. Contribute to business continuity, resilience programs and ensure employees, guests, vendors, and third-party personnel are aware of these procedures.

We expect you to have:  

Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, Security Management, Business

Administration, or related field preferred.

5+ years of physical security experience.

3+ years of management or supervisory experience.

Experience within:

Datacenters

Colocation facilities

Critical infrastructure

Corporate security programs

Military or law enforcement organizations

Strong knowledge of:

Physical access control systems

CCTV platforms

  Incident management

Security investigations

Security audits and compliance frameworks

It will be an added bonus if you have:  

  Experience supporting hyperscale or colocation datacenter environments.

Industry certifications such as:

ASIS Certified Protection Professional (CPP)

ASIS Physical Security Professional (PSP)

Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)

Security+ Certification

Knowledge of:

PCI DSS

NIST Cybersecurity Framework

Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery  

Key employee benefits in the US:

Health insurance:  100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and families.

401(k) plan:  Up to 4% company match with immediate vesting.

Parental leave:  20 weeks paid for primary caregivers, 12 weeks for secondary caregivers.

Remote work reimbursement:  Up to $85/month for mobile and internet.

Disability & life insurance : Company-paid short-term, long-term and life insurance coverage. Pay Transparency

We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages. Actual compensation will be determined based on job-related factors, including experience, skills, qualifications, the level at which the candidate is hired, and geographic location, consistent with applicable law.

Base Compensation Range $107,100 — $133,800 USD

Benefits & Perks:

Competitive compensation

Career growth and learning opportunities

Flexibility and ownership

Collaborative and innovative culture

Opportunity to work on impactful AI projects

International environment and talented teams

What's it like to work at Nebius:

Fast moving - Bold thinking - Constant growth - Meaningful impact - Trust and real ownership - Opportunity to shape the future of AI 

Equal Opportunity Statement:

Nebius is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace and to providing equal employment opportunities in all aspects of employment. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the country in which they apply and will be required to provide proof of employment eligibility as a condition of hire. 

If you need accommodations during the application process, please let us know.