Alexis Castro
Summary
Seasoned Security Operations And Design Project Manager with over 6 years of hands-on experience leading physical security operations across data centers. Proven ability to manage and develop security teams, oversee physical security systems, and drive project success in installation, troubleshooting, and upgrades. Skilled in Access Control and Security Systems. AutoCAD, and incident resolution. Adept at strategic planning, delivering training, and supporting internal/external audits. Committed to upholding the highest safety and security standards while improving team performance and meeting operational KPIs.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Security Operations Data Center Manager
Securitas Security Services USA
Ashburn, VA
01.2020 - Current
- Oversaw day-to-day security operations, including monitoring ONTIC security events, conducting investigations, and responding to ONTIC Ticket incidents
- Detailed knowledge of IT networks - LAN/WAN, Intranet/Internet, Firewalls
- Oversee physical security systems, including Lenel On-guard access control, Genetec Syergis, IP AXIS CCTV & Milestone IP CCTV, and perimeter detection, ensuring high standards of installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
- Conducted thorough security audits of data center facilities, evaluating physical security measures.
- Managed relationships with security vendors and service providers, including evaluating and selecting vendors, and overseeing service delivery.
- Detailed technical knowledge working with Hanwha Cameras, CCTV Axis, Milestone IP CCTV ,Idemia, Bioconnect, Avigilon, Traka, Iris ID, Morpho Manager, Murcury Hardware. and Fortinet Switches.
- Produced engineering documents such as Control Drawings, Genetec Sequence of Operations, Construction Design development, AutoCAD, and Security System Architecture.
- Lead and manage security staff across multiple data centers, which includes onboarding, training modules, post-order quarterly reviews and terminations.
Skills
- Critical Thinking Skills
- Crisis Management
- Communication Skills
- Investigations
- Physical Security
- Project Management
Timeline
Security Operations Data Center Manager
Securitas Security Services USA
01.2020 - Current