At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead security strategy and oversee operations to protect Digital Realty's assets.
- Company: Join a dynamic team at a leading global data centre provider.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, excellent benefits, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Embrace a culture of inclusivity and continuous development opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in security while developing your career in a fast-paced industry.
- Qualifications: Experience in multi-site security management and strong leadership skills required.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
Your role
The Subregional Head of Security is responsible for safeguarding Digital Realty’s assets, ensuring compliance, and maintaining operational continuity across the sub-region. The role leads security strategy execution, oversees physical security operations, and ensures alignment with global security standards through close collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
What You’ll Do
- Lead and implement sub-regional security strategy aligned with global objectives
- Oversee physical security operations including access control, CCTV and site security
- Act as escalation point for security incidents and drive resolution and prevention
- Manage security vendors, contracts, SLAs and performance
- Lead, coach and develop security teams across multiple sites
- Own sub-regional security budget, resource planning and cost optimisation
- Ensure compliance with security policies, audits and certifications (SOC2, ISO, PCI)
- Conduct risk assessments and maintain risk registers
- Partner with internal stakeholders and external agencies including law enforcement
- Support customer audits, site visits and security-related reporting
Experience & Qualifications
- Significant experience in multi-site security management
- Degree qualified and/or ASIS CPP (or equivalent)
- Strong knowledge of security risk management and best practices
- Experience managing third-party security providers
- Strong financial and operational acumen
- Fluent in English (written and spoken)
Skills & Competencies
- Strategic thinker with strong problem‑solving capability
- Proven leadership and stakeholder management skills
- Strong communication and influencing skills
- Customer-focused with a service excellence mindset
- Resilient, adaptable and able to work under pressure
- High integrity with a proactive and hands‑on approach
What We Can Offer You
Our rapidly evolving business sector offers the opportunity to be part of a courageous and passionate team who work together to understand and meet the changing needs of our global customers. Join us and you’ll be part of a supportive and inclusive environment where you can bring your whole self to work. As part of our team, you’ll get to work with people from different business areas, challenge the way we do things and put your ideas into action. We’ll also give you plenty of development opportunities so you can build a rewarding and successful career with us.
Our Compensation Philosophy
Digital Realty offers its employees a highly competitive compensation package, excellent benefits, and an environment that recognizes and rewards your contributions. Central to our compensation philosophy is rewarding our employees for achieving the values and objectives aligned to the company's overall goals and values.
