Director - Datacenter/Cyber Security Domain

Key Responsibilities :

- Design, document, and enforce cybersecurity policies and protocols tailored for an AI data center, integrating best practices from frameworks such as ISO 27001 and NIST

- Collaborate with data center architects and IT teams to embed security controls into the design of physical and virtual infrastructures, including network segmentation, secure access controls, and threat intelligence systems

- Conduct regular vulnerability assessments, risk analyses, and compliance audits during the build phase to identify potential gaps and ensure adherence to legal, regulatory, and industry-specific standards

- Develop and apply threat models that address AI-specific risks (e.g., data poisoning, adversarial attacks) and establish red-teaming exercises to validate defenses before deployment

- Provide technical guidance and training to project teams and future data center operators on cybersecurity best practices, fostering a culture of security awareness from the initial setup

Key Skills & Competencies :

- Strong understanding of compliance standards (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST CSF) and regulatory requirements relevant to data centers and AI deployments

- Proven ability to integrate cybersecurity into system design, including risk assessment, incident response planning, and advanced monitoring tool implementation

- Excellent communication and project management skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams and present complex security strategies to senior stakeholders

Educational Qualifications & Certifications :

- Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or CompTIA Security+ (additional certifications like CEH or specialized AI security training are a plus)

Experience Requirements :

Additional Considerations/Notes :

- Prior experience with data centre-specific security challenges is advantageous.

Experience Requirements :