Regional Security Manager – APAC

About the Position

We are seeking a Regional Security Manager for APAC to lead physical security across the Asia-Pacific region for Nscale.

About Nscale

Nscale is building the infrastructure that powers the next generation of AI. As our global data center portfolio continues to expand, physical security is a critical part of protecting our people, facilities, technology, and customers.

Responsibilities

Regional Security Leadership

• Lead Nscale’s physical security program across APAC.
• Serve as the regional security point of contact for data center and corporate security matters.
• Develop strong relationships with Data Center Operations, Engineering, Construction, Cyber Security, Legal, Compliance, and business leadership.
• Provide regular reporting on regional security posture, risks, incidents, and remediation.

Data Center & Colocation Security

• Provide security oversight across APAC data centers and colocation facilities.
• Ensure sites meet Nscale’s Global Security Basis of Design, physical security standards, and minimum security requirements.
• Assess provider-operated security environments and identify gaps in access control, CCTV, intrusion detection, perimeter protection, guard services, and incident response.
• Support the development and implementation of contractual security requirements and service-level expectations with colocation providers.

New Construction & Expansion

• Partner with Construction and Engineering teams from site selection and design through commissioning and operational handover.
• Ensure physical security requirements are incorporated into new APAC data center projects.
• Conduct security risk assessments, design reviews, site inspections, and commissioning activities.
• Support construction security programs and ensure appropriate security controls are in place throughout the build lifecycle.

Security Operations & Incident Management

• Establish and maintain regional security response and escalation procedures.
• Coordinate with Nscale’s global SOC/GSOC and local security providers on monitoring, alarm response, incidents, and escalation.
• Lead or support response to significant security incidents across the region.
• Ensure incidents are properly documented, investigated, and followed through to remediation.

Risk, Assurance & Compliance

• Conduct physical security assessments and risk reviews across APAC sites.
• Identify control gaps and drive remediation with site and business owners.
• Support global security assurance programs, audits, and compliance requirements.
• Maintain visibility of regional security risks and provide recommendations to Global Security leadership.

Standards & Continuous Improvement

• Implement Nscale’s global physical security policies, standards, and technical requirements across APAC.
• Identify regional requirements or challenges that may require adaptation while maintaining global standards.
• Drive continuous improvement in security technology, processes, procedures, and vendor performance.
• Support the development of a consistent global physical security operating model.

Requirements

Qualifications & Experience

• 8+ years of experience in physical security, corporate security, data center security, critical infrastructure, or a related field.
• Experience leading security programs across multiple sites and/or countries.
• Experience in data center, technology, critical infrastructure, or similarly security-sensitive environments strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated experience managing security vendors, contract security personnel, and service providers.
• Experience with access control, CCTV, intrusion detection, security operations, and physical security technology.
• Experience supporting construction and commissioning of large-scale facilities is highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of security risk assessment, incident management, and security standards.
• Experience working across multinational organizations and diverse cultures.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with both technical teams and senior leadership.
• Ability to travel regularly across APAC.

Leadership Attributes

We are looking for someone who:

• Takes ownership and operates with a high degree of accountability.
• Can operate strategically while remaining comfortable getting into the details.
• Builds strong relationships and can influence without relying solely on authority.
• Is comfortable working in a fast-growing and evolving environment.
• Brings sound judgment and a practical, risk-based approach to security.
• Can establish structure and consistency across a geographically diverse portfolio.
• Is willing to challenge the status quo and drive measurable improvements.

We Offer

• Competitive salary
• Opportunity to work in a fast-growing and innovative company
• Travel across APAC

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