Job Specifications
About Nscale
Nscale is the GPU cloud engineered for AI. We provide cost-effective, high-performance infrastructure for AI start-ups and large enterprise customers. Nscale enables AI-focused companies to achieve superior results by reducing the complexity of AI development. Our GPU cloud bolsters technical capabilities and directly supports strategic business outcomes, including cost management, rapid innovation, and environmental responsibility.
We thrive on a culture of relentless innovation, ownership, and accountability, where every team member takes pride in their work and drives it with excellence and urgency. As an Nscaler, you’ll build trust through openness and transparency, where everyone is inspired to do their best work. If you join our team, you’ll be contributing to building the technology that powers the future.
About The Role
Nscale is rapidly expanding its AI-focused data centre estate across Europe. The Senior Manager, Data Center Security is accountable for the design, assessment, compliance, and continuous improvement of physical security controls across all Nscale-owned and colocation data centres.
This role is exclusively focused on data centre physical security. You will ensure every site meets Nscale’s internal standards and the physical security requirements aligned to ISO 27001, ISO 22237, SOC 2, Cyber Essentials Plus, NIS2, NCSC guidance, and customer-specific expectations.
The role requires hands-on engagement and regular travel across EMEA to assess facilities, validate controls, oversee remediation activities, and ensure ongoing compliance and operational security across the estate.
What You'll Be Doing
Physical Security Assessment & Compliance
Performing structured physical security assessments of Nscale data centres against ISO 27001 Annex A, ISO 22237 Part 6, SOC 2 physical controls, Cyber Essentials Plus, NIS2, and NCSC guidance
Assessing both existing and proposed data centre sites, identifying gaps in physical hardening, zoning, access control, monitoring, and resilience
Producing clear gap analysis reports with prioritised remediation plans, cost estimates, and implementation timelines
Maintaining a consistent, estate-wide physical security standard aligned to ISO 22237 design and construction principles
Supporting internal audits, customer audits, site visits, tenders, and security due diligence activities
Design & Security Architecture
Designing and costing physical security solutions including:
Perimeter fencing, barriers, and standoff controls
Access control systems (readers, controllers, authentication methods)
CCTV systems with appropriate coverage, retention, and monitoring
Security zoning, cages, mantraps, turnstiles, and suite segregation
Intrusion detection, alarms, and environmental sensors
Secure loading bays, visitor management, and contractor access processes
Embedding physical security requirements into new data centre builds and upgrade projects
Translating hyperscale and enterprise customer security requirements into practical, cost-effective facility controls
Delivery, Suppliers & Site Engagement
Engaging and managing local suppliers, integrators, and contractors across EMEA
Coordinating installation, upgrades, and commissioning activities with Nscale deployment, engineering, and operations teams
Ensuring all works meet ISO 22237 quality standards, ISO 27001 controls, and NCSC best practice
Conducting acceptance testing and validating that controls operate as designed
Ensuring all documentation, drawings, as-built designs, and maintenance records are stored in Nscale’s DMS
Operational Oversight
Working with data centre operators and guarding providers to ensure appropriate staffing, monitoring, and escalation procedures
Reviewing physical security incidents, access anomalies, and CCTV events, and driving corrective actions
Ensuring physical security systems are maintained, tested, and faults resolved promptly
Acting as the physical security subject matter expert for Nscale’s data centre estate
About You
Extensive experience in physical security management within data centres, critical national infrastructure, or high-security environments
Strong knowledge of ISO 27001 physical security controls, ISO 22237 design requirements, NCSC guidance, and NIS2 obligations
Proven experience assessing colocation facilities and negotiating remediation with third-party operators
Demonstrated ability to design, specify, and cost physical security systems across multiple sites
Experience delivering multi-site security upgrades and managing contractors across different countries
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence suppliers and partners
Willingness and ability to travel frequently across EMEA
Nice to Have
Experience with Genetec or similar access control and video management platforms
Experience supporting hyperscale or regulated customer audits
Project management certification
Exposure to high-density GPU, HPC,