Director - Cyber security - Data Center

Role & responsibilities

Design, document, and enforce cybersecurity policies and protocols tailored for an AI data center, integrating best practices from frameworks such as ISO 27001 and NIST

-Collaborate with data center architects and IT teams to embed security controls into the design of physical and virtual infrastructures, including network segmentation, secure access controls, and threat intelligence systems

-Conduct regular vulnerability assessments, risk analyses, and compliance audits during the build phase to identify potential gaps and ensure adherence to legal, regulatory, and industry-specific standards

-Develop and apply threat models that address AI-specific risks (e.g., data poisoning, adversarial attacks) and establish red-teaming exercises to validate defenses before deployment

-Provide technical guidance and training to project teams and future data center operators on cybersecurity best practices, fostering a culture of security awareness from the initial setup

Key Skills & Competencies

-Deep expertise in cybersecurity frameworks, network security, and threat analysis with a focus on designing secure infrastructures for new facilities

-Strong understanding of compliance standards (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST CSF) and regulatory requirements relevant to data centers and AI deployments

-Proven ability to integrate cybersecurity into system design, including risk assessment, incident response planning, and advanced monitoring tool implementation

-Excellent communication and project management skills to collaborate with cross- functional teams and present complex security strategies to senior stakeholders

Educational Qualifications & Certifications

-Degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field

-Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or CompTIA Security+ (additional certifications like CEH or specialized AI security training are a plus)

Experience Requirements

15+ years in cybersecurity roles, with demonstrable experience in data center security design or setting up secure infrastructurespreferably within environments supporting AI applications