Applied Digital · 16 hours ago
Data Center Campus Security Manager
Fargo, ND
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expApplied Digital is at the forefront of AI innovation, providing advanced data center solutions for high-performance computing. The Data Center Campus Security Manager will develop and manage comprehensive security programs to protect the datacenter campus in Fargo, ND, requiring strong leadership and strategic thinking skills.
Information Technology & Services
No H1B
Responsibilities
Develop and execute a comprehensive physical security strategy for all Applied Digital facilities on the Fargo campus, ensuring alignment with company objectives and industry best practices
Establish and maintain security standards and protocols for the Fargo campus, ensuring compliance with relevant company policy, regulations and industry standards
With support from the Corporate Security Team and in conjunction with APLD Physical Security Standards, oversee the design, implementation, and management of physical security systems, including access control, surveillance, and intrusion detection
Conduct regular risk assessments and vulnerability analyses to identify and mitigate potential security threats
Develop and maintain emergency response and crisis management plans, including coordination with local law enforcement and emergency services
Lead Security response to incidents and emergency situations on campus
Lead and manage internal and external teams of security professionals, providing guidance, training, and support to ensure high performance and compliance with security policies and procedures
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including IT, facilities management and legal, to ensure comprehensive security coverage and seamless integration of security measures
Investigate security incidents and breaches, conduct thorough analyses and implement corrective actions to prevent future occurrences
Develop and manage the security budget, ensuring cost-effective solutions and investments
Monitor and analyze security metrics, providing regular reports and recommendations to senior leadership
Qualification
Required
10+ years of security operations experience in a corporate environment or government agency with mission-critical operations. Experience with data centers is preferred
Self-motivated, results oriented, action driven
Advanced knowledge of physical security operations, system design and risk management
A bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university (preferred), or law enforcement experience, or a U.S. military background with an honorable discharge, or a combination of both educational and relevant, job-related work experience
Customer focus and experience working with top Fortune 100 customers
Experience with security systems and software platforms required, preferably including Lenel, Milestone, Axis Communications, etc
Strong commitment to and understanding of APLD security policies, rules and procedures; ability to influence, help write and roll out future policies
Must be computer literate and possess intermediate to advanced-level proficiency in Microsoft Office (e.g., Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel and Word)
Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to inspire and drive a high-performing security team
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and with absolute discretion and confidentiality when required
Knowledge of relevant regulations and industry standards related to physical security
Preferred
Advanced degree in a relevant field
Professional certifications (e.g., CPP, PSP, CISSP)
Experience in the HPC/AI industry or similar high-security environments
Knowledge of the latest trends and advancements in physical security technologies
Company
Applied Digital
Applied Digital (Nasdaq: APLD) — named Best Data Center in the Americas 2025 by Datacloud — designs, builds, and operates high-performance, sustainably engineered data centers and colocation services for artificial intelligence, cloud, networking, and blockchain workloads.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Wes Cummins
Founder, CEO and Chairman
Jason Zhang
Co-Founder, President
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