Data Center Security Manager, COL5

About Our Company: Headquartered in Denver, Colorado, Cologix is a leading North America network-neutral interconnection and hyperscale edge data center company. Our platform gives customers access to 45+ digital edge and Scalelogix℠ hyperscale edge data centers in 13 markets across the United States and Canada along with a carrier-dense ecosystem of 710+ networks, 360+ cloud providers, 35+ onramps and seven Internet exchanges. We provide our nearly 2,000 customers with direct access to our local operations teams, resulting in strong partnerships enabled by exceptional operational support and unparalleled customer service.

Backed by one of the largest North American infrastructure funds, Cologix’s experienced leadership team, certified staff and commitment to ESG initiatives help form a culture that values our people, our environment and our clients.

About the Position Cologix is seeking a Security Manager to lead physical security operations across multiple data center facilities within the Columbus market.

This role is accountable for the performance, consistency, and governance of security operations, ensuring a secure, compliant, and audit-ready environment across all sites. The Security Manager leads site-level personnel, including Lead Security Officers and contract guard services, and drives consistent execution of access control, incident response, and security procedures.

This role ensures site readiness for internal, customer, and regulatory audits, including SOC 1, SOC 2, and ISO 27001 requirements.

Incident Response & Site Coordination

• Lead escalation and coordination of security incidents.
• Ensure proper response, containment, and documentation.
• Partner with Operations during site-impacting or safety-related events.
• Review incidents and drive corrective actions.

Audit, Compliance & Continuous Improvement

• Ensure readiness for SOC 1, SOC 2, ISO 27001, and customer audits.
• Maintain integrity of security documentation and access logs.
• Identify gaps and implement improvements to strengthen security posture.
• Standardize practices across all facilities.

Vendor, Systems & Cross-Functional Coordination

• Manage contract security providers and enforce service level expectations.
• Oversee effectiveness of access control, CCTV, and alarm systems.
• Coordinate system maintenance and upgrades with Infrastructure.
• Partner with Operations, Infrastructure, and enterprise teams to support secure site execution.

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead and develop Lead Security Officers and security personnel.
• Establish clear expectations, accountability, and performance standards.
• Ensure training, certification, and procedural adherence.
• Promote professionalism and operational discipline across all sites.

What Makes You a Good Fit

• Experience in colocation or multi-tenant environments.
• Familiarity with SOC 1, SOC 2, or ISO 27001 audit environments.
• Experience working cross-functionally with Operations and Infrastructure.

What Success Looks Like

• Consistent execution of security operations across all sites.
• Successful audits with minimal findings.
• Accurate and audit-ready documentation.
• Strong team performance and accountability.
• Effective coordination during incidents.
• High confidence in site security from customers and leadership.

***Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or transfer sponsorship of an employment visa at this time, including CPT/OPT.***