Technology Manager - Electronic Security Systems

Location: Malaysia

Time Type: Full time

Job Description

Join DayOne – Shaping the Future of Data Infrastructure

DayOne is a global leader in the development and operation of high-performance data centers. As one of the fastest-growing companies in the industry, we’ve built a robust presence across Asia and Europe — and we’re just getting started.

As we expand into new international markets, we’re looking for talented, driven individuals to join us on this exciting journey. This is more than a job — it’s an opportunity to be a key contributor to our dynamic team and help shape the future of global data infrastructure.

If you're passionate about innovation, technology, and growth, we invite you to be part of DayOne’s next chapter.

Job Summary

We are seeking a senior Electronic Security Systems (ESS) technologist to own the global technology strategy, standards, and roadmap for electronic security systems across our hyperscale data center portfolio. The role takes a strategic and holistic approach to the technologies, products, interfaces and service offerings on the suite of access control, video surveillance, intrusion detection, and integrated security platforms are architected, secured, and adopted globally. This includes balancing innovation with reliability, cybersecurity, privacy‑by‑design, and regulatory compliance. The focus is on technology direction and governance, not day‑to‑day security operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the global ESS technology roadmap across the different security technologies.
• Evaluate emerging security technologies and translate them into actionable standards and adoption plans.
• Define and set global reference architectures, technical standards, and design guidelines for ESS platforms and integrations.
• Govern interoperability, scalability, lifecycle management, and obsolescence planning across a multi‑vendor environment.
• Define integration patterns with SOC/GSOC tooling, PSIM, identity platforms, and IT systems.
• Partner with IT and security to embed cybersecurity controls.
• Lead vendor and integrator strategy, benchmarking, and technical evaluations.
• Act as the technical authority for ESS, partnering with Security Operations, Design & Construction, Facilities, Legal/Privacy, and Procurement.
• Produce executive‑ready technology roadmaps, standards and guidance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical, Electronic, Systems Engineering, or hands‑on experience.
• A suitably qualified person with a technical qualification and 7+ years of experience working with electronic or physical security systems in data centers, critical facilities, or large enterprise environments.
• Demonstrated experience shaping technology roadmaps, standards for electronic security systems.
• Hands‑on experience with enterprise access control and video systems.
• Practical understanding of how ESS integrates with Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) platforms and Security Operations Center (SOC/GSOC) tools, and enterprise IT.
• Knowledge of security system cybersecurity and privacy‑by‑design principles.
• Industry certifications such as Physical Security Professional (PSP) and the Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), or relevant vendor certifications are preferred.

Skills

• Strong systems‑level technical leadership and architectural thinking.
• Deep understanding of ESS platforms, interoperability, and lifecycle management.
• Ability to balance innovation with reliability, operability, and compliance in mission‑critical environments.
• Effective vendor and integrator evaluation skills.
• Clear communicator, producing executive‑ready standards and guidance.

DayOne is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

If you're ready to grow with one of the fastest-moving companies in the data center industry, apply now and be part of our global journey.

For more information about us, please visit Data Center Company Built For Hyperscale.

DayOne is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

If you're ready to grow with one of the fastest-moving companies in the data center industry, apply now and be part of our global journey.