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, in coordination with enterprise security and compliance teams.
This position requires strong operational leadership, the ability to scale consistent practices across multiple facilities, and the presence to represent site security operations in customer and executive engagements.
What You Do
Security Operations & Access Control
- Oversee day-to-day security operations across multiple sites
- Define and enforce access control standards, including badging, visitor access, and escort requirements
- Ensure consistent application of post orders, procedures, and security protocols
- Maintain accurate, auditable access records and documentation
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
What Makes You a Good Fit
- 5+ years of experience in physical security, data center operations, or mission-critical environments
- 2+ years leading teams in a 24x7 environment
- Experience managing contract security vendors and guard force operations
- Experience working in audited environments (SOC, ISO, or customer-driven)
- Strong understanding of access control systems, CCTV, and physical security operations
- Ability to operate across multiple sites and maintain consistent standards
- Strong communication skills and ability to engage customers and leadership
Preferred
- 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
NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.Cologix is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status. If you need assistance in applying for any of our open positions, please contact us at recruiting@cologix.com or call 720-940-2551. The California Consumer Privacy Act (“CCPA”) creates privacy rights relating to the collection, sale, disclosure, and deletion of consumers’ personal information. The CCPA requires businesses to provide consumers, including job applicants and employees, with information about their rights, including a description of the categories of personal information to be collected and the purpose for which the information will be used. For additional information regarding your rights, including a description of the categories of personal information to be collected and the purpose for which the information will be used, please see https://cologix.com/privacy-policy/.Cologix’ data centers are ISO 27001:2022 and ISO 14001:2015 certified. These certifications demonstrate Cologix’s commitment to both information security and environmental stewardship. At Cologix, protecting information assets and minimizing environmental impacts are everyone’s responsibility.Cologix employees are responsible for:• Understanding and following Cologix’s information security, cybersecurity, privacy,and environmental management policies, procedures, and standards.• Ensuring conformance with the requirements of both the Information SecurityManagement System (ISMS) and the Environmental Management System (EMS).• Remaining vigilant and reporting any information security or environmental incidents,vulnerabilities, risks, or non-conformities to the appropriate teams.• Actively participating in Cologix’s efforts to maintain and improve information securityand environmental performance. 
