Data Center Security Engineer

Tellusicom INC is seeking an experienced Data Center Security Engineer to support physical security operations for a mission-critical data center environment in Atlanta, GA. This onsite role covers the day-to-day management of security systems and teams, along with incident response, system upkeep, and continuous improvement of physical security processes.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily physical security operations, including developing and enforcing security procedures, post orders, operational standards, and duty schedules, while ensuring compliance 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, manage video recording, and review incident footage.
• Coordinate troubleshooting, maintenance, and upgrades of security technologies with IT teams and external vendors.
• Monitor security system availability to ensure reliable and effective operation.
• Establish and manage visitor registration, identity verification, check-in/check-out, and escort procedures.
• Oversee security screening for employees, visitors, contractors, and deliveries.
• Ensure 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 required.
• Support deployment, configuration, testing, and continuous 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; candidates with 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, with prior experience in a data center or other critical facility environment preferred.
• Familiarity with physical security systems such as access control, CCTV surveillance, visitor management, alarm systems, and security screening procedures.
• Basic IT knowledge and understanding 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.
• 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

Location and Salary

• Location: Atlanta, GA 30331 (onsite, in person)
• Salary: From USD 4,800 per month
• Experience: Minimum 1 years
• Language: Mandarin (Preferred)