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Regional Security Manager EMEA
Job Summary
The EMEA Regional Security Senior Manager is one of 3 Regional Security Senior Mangers reporting to the Global Corporate Security Director. The primary role of this position is to integrate security into Equinix’s business operations - the successful candidate will lead and be accountable for driving the corporate security strategy across the EMEA region to include the management of programs and systems for the protection of employees, company locations and brand.
Responsibilities
Complete periodic security assessments of offices and operations within the region and provide analysis to key stakeholders - drive the implementation of security best practices across all business units within the region
Coordinate with Corporate Real Estate, Data Center (IBX) Physical Security personnel and other internal teams concerning appropriate risk mitigation, security design and operational procedures for company offices globally as well as data centers in high-risk environments
Maintain a level of familiarity related to the technical security design and administration of access control, cctv systems and staying abreast of advancing technology in the protection of assets
Support the development and execution of regional crisis response and business continuity planning initiatives, along with participation in regional exercises as the business continuity liaison for the region. Comfortable leading response to localized emergency incidents
Promote a culture of personal security awareness and acts as a trainer by delivering relevant training via in-person sessions as well as online via Zoom or other remote learning and internal social media platforms
Assist with the administration and continued development of the company’s global travel safety & security program and be available to immediately respond to security, medical or travel related emergencies. Experience in managing employee travel throughout EMEA with coordinating protective security services in emerging markets in Africa highly desirable
Support large client-facing external events as well as internal functional team meetings through the creation and management of robust security plans tailored to the venue and attendee profile
Conduct and manage a wide range of internal investigations in conjunction with other functions and law enforcement authorities. Additionally, via subscription and other resources, research and prepare Security Due Diligence Reports on M&A targets, land transactions, other partnership agreements to support business functions with their decision making in mitigating enterprise risk
Establish and maintain close relationships with senior security managers in other multi-national organizations, regulatory authorities, security professional organizations and host nation law enforcement agencies. Ongoing situational awareness, intelligence dissemination internally and analysis expected
Maintain liaison with, and provide professional consultation to, local management teams and Country Managing Directors
Qualifications
This position requires an individual who has a broad range of executive and managerial skills combined with subject matter expertise in corporate security
Must be able to exhibit excellent interpersonal and communication skills at all levels within an organization
Effective at the preparation of documentation for submission and/or presentation to corporate leadership or governmental agencies
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a solid customer service orientation
Able to work independently, setting priorities and meeting targets in accordance with managerial guidelines. Someone who is comfortable both as a strategic advisor as well as a tactical response operator is critically important
Developed communication and presentation skills. Culturally sensitive, well-informed and politically aware. Capable of achieving and maintaining top management support for the concept of security as a business-integrated element contributing to overall corporate success
Proven years of experience overall as a Corporate/Physical security professional obtained through work in a federal agency/law enforcement, military service with international deployment or a multi-national corporation
Proven years of experience working for a multi-national corporation
The successful candidate will ideally have a university degree with certification as a CPP, CFE or equivalent
This position will require domestic and international travel
Equinix is committed to ensuring that our employment process is open to all individuals, including those with a disability. If you are a qualified candidate and need assistance or an accommodation, please let us know by completing this form.
Equinix is an Equal Employment Opportunity and, in the U.S., an Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to unlawful consideration of race, color, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, place of birth, citizenship, sex, pregnancy / childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or domestic partnership status, age, veteran or military status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, political / organizational affiliation, status as a victim or family member of a victim of crime or abuse, or any other status protected by applicable law.
Equinix is committed to ensuring that our employment process is open to all individuals, including those with a disability. If you are a qualified candidate and need assistance or an accommodation, please let us know by completing this form.
Equinix is an Equal Employment Opportunity and, in the U.S., an Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to unlawful consideration of race, color, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, place of birth, citizenship, sex, pregnancy / childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or domestic partnership status, age, veteran or military status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, political / organizational affiliation, status as a victim or family member of a victim of crime or abuse, or any other status protected by applicable law.
