Senior Director Physical Global Security

Equinix Inc
US - Texas - Plano
March 31, 2024

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.

Joining our operations team means that you will be at the forefront of all we do, maintaining critical facilities infrastructure as part of a close-knit team delivering best-in-class service to our data center customers.
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.

Senior Director, Physical Global Security

This position collaborates with the Senior Vice President, of AMER Operations and is part of a core AMER Operations leadership team.
This is a key, senior role in the AMER function driving strategy, policy, leadership, and direction for Global Security, COE for all Data Centers.
Equally, it focuses on continuous improvement and innovation in security, always ensuring industry best-in-class and sustainable solutions for customers.

Overall Strategy and Leadership

Implement a globally consistent, outstanding physical security customer experience
Share a point of view in formulating effective multi-functional solutions with peers in Cyber Security, Global Risk, Data Center Operations, Global Design and construction, Global Operations Enablement, Sales, GCCX, and other business functions
Lead, structure, and develop a best-in-class team and process for design execution and innovation globally
Shape a collaborative, transparent, and entrepreneurial culture, in tandem with the corporate leadership team
Lead and motivate diverse teams around shared vision and change story in line with bold growth prospects
Guide & and sustain global company Corporate Social Responsibility efforts

Responsibilities

A strategic leader with experience in and knowledge of industry-leading best practices and forward-thinking capabilities who can provide vision, develop, and drive strategy
Leads the development of global standards, infrastructure, and processes and oversees global Security projects while developing and managing standard methodologies
Collaborate with security regional leaders on strategy implementation and drive global consistency that is regionally advised
Leads regional design teams to adopt and accommodate standards and best practices for security
Collaborates with construction and procurement teams, and the Intelligence community to guide and adapt Equinix's Physical Security platform to be forward-looking, cost-efficient, responsive to Customer's growing security expectations, and nimble in anticipating and reacting to physical security risks along with representing and developing all data center security requirements for broader teams
Leading teams through change, ambiguous situations, and competing priorities
Driving adoption of security architecture patterns, and harmonization of those patterns with peers
Develops a roadmap for innovation, investigation of new products and services, and how they will be assimilated into standards

Qualifications

Continually improve the portfolio of network and security services offered across all disciplines (physical, virtualization, and cloud-based services, penetration and load testing, anti-virus, etc.)
Clear understanding of security processes and technologies including Threat Analysis, Threat Intelligence, Threat Hunting, Vulnerability Assessment, Security Monitoring, Compliance
General knowledge of operational processes in a global company
Creation/refinement of efficient processes, standards, and policies.
Monitors violations and designs a remediation plan to ensure alignment
Possesses experienced knowledge of security systems
Ability to create, analyze, and evaluate Management Information to ensure timely and accurate decision-making
Ability to work seamlessly in a global business environment spanning diverse geographies and cultures
Strong competencies in talent identification and development, coaching, and mentoring proven globally
Ability to multi-task and work within a team in an extremely fast-paced and demanding environment and internationally
Adept at balancing driven short-term pressures with overall long-term strategy or goals
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field, such as safety and security, risk management, international development, or a related field
15+ years of dynamic experience in successfully leading and managing global teams, projects, or programs to determine and implement company-level strategic objectives.

Additional Details

Location:
Dallas, Toronto
Ability to participate in regular meetings across three regional time zones (AMER, APAC & EMEA)
Travel 30%+, including international

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.

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