Director - Data Canter - Cyber Security

Key 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 infrastructures-preferably within environments supporting AI applications

- Additional Considerations/Notes: Prior experience with data centre-specific security challenges is advantageous.

Experience Requirements:

- 15+ years in cybersecurity roles with demonstrable experience in data center security design or setting up secure infrastructures.