Corporate Security Manager - Americas

Equinix•Redwood City, CA

1d•$163,000 - $245,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Corporate Security Manager - Americas is one of three Regional Managers reporting to the Head of Corporate Security. The primary duties of this position are to integrate security into Equinix’s business operations. The successful candidate will lead and be accountable for driving the corporate security strategy across the Americas region with an added focus on Executive and Event Security.

Requirements

A broad range of executive security and program administration skills
Equally capable of providing close protection support, conducting an assessment or representing a program
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills at all levels within an organization, including executive level and board interactions
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
A minimum of 10 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, with at least 8 of those years working for a multi-national corporation
BSIS Guard Card, Firearms Permit and CCW expected

Nice To Haves

Ideally have a university degree along with appropriate industry-recognized certifications

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 Physical Security personnel and other internal teams concerning appropriate risk mitigation, security design and operational procedures in region including the corporate headquarters and Data Centers located in elevated risk environments
Provide discreet security services to senior leaders as necessary during public appearances and events which may include driving/escort, close protection and associated advance work
Maintain a level of familiarity related to technical security design and administration of access control, CCTV systems, intrusion detection and stay 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
Be comfortable leading initial response to localized emergency incidents
Promote a culture of personal security awareness 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 coordinating protective security services in key LatAm markets as needed
Support large client-facing external events and internal functional team meetings through the creation and management of robust security plans tailored to the venue and attendee profile including venue and detail advances
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
Maintain ongoing situational awareness, intelligence dissemination internally and analysis
Maintain liaison with, and provide professional consultation to, local management teams and Country Managing Directors