Physical Security Enablement Analyst

Equinix•Dallas, TX

2d•$61,200 - $91,800•Onsite

About The Position

The Physical Security Enablement Analyst supports the delivery and continuous improvement of physical security programs within Data Center operations. This role focuses on coordinating moderately complex projects, enhancing security processes, and ensuring adherence to standards across sites. The analyst develops expertise in security enablement, systems support, and operational processes while contributing to a secure and efficient Data Center environment.

Requirements

Typically, 3+ years of experience in Physical Security, Cybersecurity, or related IT/operational roles.
Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice, Security Management, Information Systems, Business, or a related discipline.
Foundational knowledge of networking, server administration, and database management (including SQL).
Familiarity with physical security systems such as access control and CCTV is considered an asset.
Industry certifications from major security system providers are an advantage.
Certification from a recognized security system manufacturer is preferred.

Responsibilities

Resolves the rollout of information security processes across sites within a moderate scope
Uses developing skills in reviewing physical security processes (e.g., access card key management process) within the Data Center and identifies opportunities for process improvement; may support process solutions
Responsible for the coordination and completion of security projects, sets deadlines, assigns responsibilities, monitors and summarizes progress of project, within a moderate scope
Assists in the planning and coordination of project scheduling, budgeting, administrative tasks, and facilitates and conducts meetings, records meeting minutes/action items, and performs follow-up, while utilizing developing expertise
Researches and analyzes data to evaluate moderate operational difficulties, may make recommendations to solve problems, identifies, and monitors issues that affect profitability, growth, and productivity, and manage lists, libraries and related workflow
Tracks key performance indicators for physical security and business continuity
Provides day-to-day moderate support physical security issues to the Data Center Operations Security teams
Coordinates and schedules security training across all sites within a moderate scope
Supports the development of training materials
May conduct security training (for more experienced members)
Develops hands-on knowledge of security systems to resolve issues within a moderate scope
Provides security systems support and directs moderate installations and configurations for Data Center Operations
Performs the Single Point of Failure (SPOF) and End of Life (EOL) reviews, including site physicals, assessments for resolving moderate issues
Implements existing design methods and standards for new Data Center design engineering efforts
May recommend alterations to design, development, implementation and analysis to improve quality of products, new technologies, procedures, and/or efficiencies
Shadows manager or peers on initial drawing reviews of both internal and cross-functional designs