Technology Manager - Electronic Security Systems (ESS)
Madrid, Spain
We're looking for a senior technologist in Electronic Security Systems (ESS) to lead the global strategy, standards, and technology roadmap for ESS across our hyperscale data centre portfolio.
This is a strategic, high-impact role: you'll guide how access control, video surveillance, intrusion detection, and integrated security platforms are architected, secured, and adopted globally. You'll focus on technology direction and governance, balancing innovation with reliability, cybersecurity, privacy-by-design, and regulatory compliance-not day-to-day operations.
What You'll Get
€80,000 - €100,000 Yearly Salary
Yearly Bonus
Hybrid Working
Pension
Healthcare
Key Responsibilities
Own the global ESS technology roadmap across all security technologies
Evaluate emerging security technologies and turn them into actionable standards and adoption plans
Define global reference architectures, technical standards, and design guidelines for ESS platforms and integrations
Ensure interoperability, scalability, lifecycle management, and obsolescence planning across multi-vendor environments
Define integration patterns with SOC/GSOC, PSIM, identity platforms, and IT systems
Partner with IT and security teams to embed cybersecurity and privacy controls
Lead vendor and integrator strategy, benchmarking, and technical evaluations
Act as the technical authority for ESS, collaborating with Security Operations, Design & Construction, Facilities, Legal/Privacy, and Procurement teams
Produce executive-ready technology roadmaps, standards, and guidance
Qualifications & Experience
Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Electronic, or Systems Engineering, or equivalent hands-on experience
7+ years working with electronic or physical security systems in data centres, critical facilities, or large enterprise environments
Proven experience shaping technology roadmaps and standards for ESS
Hands-on experience with enterprise access control and video systems
Understanding of how ESS integrates with PSIM, SOC/GSOC tools, and enterprise IT
Knowledge of security system cybersecurity and privacy-by-design principles
Preferred certifications: PSP, CISSP, or relevant vendor certifications
Skills & Attributes
Strong systems-level technical leadership and architectural thinking
Deep knowledge of ESS platforms, interoperability, and lifecycle management
Ability to balance innovation with reliability, operability, and compliance in mission-critical environments
Effective at vendor and integrator evaluation
Clear and confident communicator, capable of producing executive-ready standards and guidance
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