Senior Physical Security Consultant – Data Centres

About VMC Secure

VMC Secure is an independent physical security consultancy specialising in the design, specification and delivery assurance of security systems for hyperscale and colocation data centres throughout Europe.

We provide independent consulting services from feasibility through design, construction and commissioning for some of the industry's leading developers and operators.

Due to continued growth, we are looking for an experienced Senior Physical Security Consultant to join our team.

Responsibilities

• Design enterprise physical security systems for mission\-critical facilities.


• Produce technical specifications and employer's requirements.


• Develop access control, CCTV, intercom and perimeter security designs.


• Undertake security risk assessments and design reviews.


• Attend client meetings, design workshops and site visits.


• Review contractor submittals and technical documentation.


• Support commissioning, testing and handover activities.


• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining high technical standards.

Essential Requirements

• Minimum 8 years' experience within physical security consulting or systems design.


• Experience designing enterprise access control and CCTV systems.


• Experience within the Data Centre sector delivering security projects.


• Ability to produce technical specifications and design documentation.


• Excellent report writing and communication skills.


• Strong understanding of integrated physical security systems.


• Full UK driving licence.


• Willingness to travel across the UK and Europe (at least monthly).

Desirable

• Familiarity with Hyperscale data centre provider requirements.


• Knowledge of Genetec, LenelS2, Gallagher, AMAG or similar enterprise security platforms.


• Experience of RIBA Stages 2–6 \- working within a design and consultancy environment


• Understanding of:


• o NPSA / CPNI Guidance


• o ISO Standards


• o Security by Design Principles


• o Industry Best Practice for Critical Infrastructure.


• ASIS certification (CPP/PSP/PCI) or equivalent.

Benefits

• Annual performance bonus.


• Remote\-first working.


• Flexible working arrangements.


• Company pension.


• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.


• Professional development and training.


• Opportunity to work on Europe's leading hyperscale data centre programmes.

If you're an experienced physical security consultant looking to work on technically challenging projects within a growing specialist consultancy, we'd like to hear from you.

NOTE: This role is intended to develop into a Principal Consultant position as the company grows, with the opportunity to influence technical standards, mentor future consultants and play a significant role in the long\-term success of VMC Secure.

Pay: £70,000\.00\-£80,000\.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension

Application question(s):

• Do you have security design experience within the Data Centre sector?

Experience:

• Physical Security Design: 8 years (required)

Language:

• English (required)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Crowthorne RG45

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