Physical Security Enablement Regional Lead

at  Equinix

WHO ARE WE?

Equinix is the world’s digital infrastructure company®, operating over 250 data centers across the globe. Digital leaders harness Equinix’s trusted platform to bring together and interconnect foundational infrastructure at software speed. Equinix enables organizations to access all the right places, partners and possibilities to scale with agility, speed the launch of digital services, deliver world-class experiences and multiply their value, while supporting their sustainability goals.
A career at Equinix means you will collaborate on work that impacts the world and be surrounded by endless opportunities to learn new skills and grow in varied directions. We embrace diversity in thought and contribution and are committed to providing an equitable work environment that is foundational to our core values as a company and is vital to our success.
Physical Security Enablement Regional Lead

JOB SUMMARY

The role will be a regional lead of physical security governance and will support local IBX physical security programs, policies and procedures. Whilst working in a regional level, it will oversee and be accountable for EMEA wide programs within the following areas

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Extensive knowledge of security systems including: Access Control, CCTV, Telecommunications and Internet Technologies required
• Must be a highly organized, self-motivated and positive team player with demonstrated ability to provide effective oversight and systems management, development and follow-up to prompt closure on security initiatives, plans and solutions
• Must be able to work independently, make timely decisions, and manage multiple projects and priorities
• Ability to demonstrate leadership qualities needed to provide guidance and direction on various operational projects
• Must have excellent written and verbal communications skills, and ability to use Microsoft Office Suite
• Required to travel across all Equinix operating locations for up to several weeks at a time as-needed for support, site assessments and training

Education / Certifications / Experience

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution and a minimum of proven years’ experience in security systems maintenance, operations and vendor management field or proven years’ experience in the aforementioned
• Current certification with a major security system manufacturer; preferably Symmetry, Software House, UTC Fire & Security, Gallagher, Honeywell or Loronix
• Extensive experience with data center skills such as installing/moving equipment and large-scale cabling projects

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.

Business Systems

• Builds hands-on knowledge of security systems to resolve issues within a diverse scope
• Provides experienced security systems support for Data Center Operations on diverse issues and installation efforts
• Maintains currency of seasoned knowledge with respect to relevant state-of-the-art technology, equipment, and/or systems, including lifecycle analysis
• Leads and assists coordination of Single Point of Failure (SPOF) and End of Life (EOL) reviews, including performing site physicals, assessments and recommends remediation steps for resolving issues within a diverse scope
• Analyzes key performance indicators and proposes improvement recommendations to standardize/enhance processes
• Provides Resolves experienced day- to-day support physical security to multiple Data Center ‘s, and lead Data Center Operations Security teams

Project Management

• Leads the coordination and completion of security projects, sets deadlines, assigns responsibilities, monitors and summarizes progress of project
• Plans and coordinates project scheduling, budgeting, administrative tasks, and leads the facilitating and conducting of meetings, takes down meeting minutes/action items, and performs follow-up, while utilizing experienced expertise
• Researches and analyzes data to evaluate operational difficulties, makes recommendations to solve problems, identifies, and monitors diverse issues that affect profitability, growth, and productivity, manages lists, libraries and related workflow

Process

• Serves as the content contributor for the security teams and systems standard operating procedures (SOPs) while working on problems within a diverse scope
• Collects recommendations/input from cross-functional groups to keep SOPs current
• Leads and authors a variety of technical security documentation including procedures, articles, reports, and/or user manuals
• Leads cross-functional teams and process rollouts within the Data Center and refines and assists the development and definition of security and business processes in the Data Center , proposes solutions for systematic process-related problems
• Makes suggestions for continuous improvement and supports implementation of changes and assists with process and maintenance adherence

Training

• Reviews and develops content for training materials
• Conducts security training for all sites in scope within the schedule
• Identifies training needs for stakeholders
• Responsible for regular and ad-hoc training (for example, new hire training)
• Develops industry knowledge