Global Physical Security Director

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The Physical Security team identifies, evaluates, and treats risks to protection systems through assessments, penetration testing, and continual design enhancements.Job DescriptionPosition Title: Director, Global Physical SecurityLocation: Dallas, Ashburn, London, or AmsterdamYour roleThe Director, Global Physical Security is responsible for the design, installation, commissioning, and testing of all physical protection systems worldwide, including oversight of consultants, suppliers, integrators, and logistics. The Physical Security team identifies, evaluates, and treats risks to protection systems through assessments, penetration testing, and continual design enhancements.What You’ll DoIn partnership with Design & Construction, Security, and infrastructure stakeholders, will maintain, implement, and enhance global Physical Security standards and playbooksDrive the adoption and implementation of global policies, programs, and standards across all regionsServe as subject matter expert for all physical security designs, builds, integrations, and variance requestsAccountable for maintaining physical security systems alignment with company, industry, and regulatory standards across all regionsCoordinate with security and technology SMEs to ensure physical security controls are continuously deployed, tested, and enhanced to maintain the highest levels of compliance and customer service deliveryPrepare and maintain a regular cadence of project reporting for senior and executive management via common operating tools, methods, and measurementsIdentify and implement supply chain and logistics controls to maintain resilient project delivery schedulesOversee and direct the deployment of consultants, systems integrators, and support vendors for timely and cost-effective delivery of projectsLead a team of regional managers through organizational goal setting, project budget creation, KPI and metrics management, and professional development opportunitiesLeverage departmental and regional partners to execute, analyze, and report on physical security controls, associated risks, and remediation effortsMaintain strong relationships with heads of internal IT, Technology, DE&C, and departmental stakeholdersSupport audit readiness, compliance efforts, industry certifications, and customer lease requirementsWhat You’ll Need5-10 years of experience managing complex, geographically diverse physical security projects in the data center or high-tech sectorsDeep knowledge of physical access control, video surveillance, intrusion detection, and alarm management systems, their peripheral components, and expertise in synthesizing all into effective protection deploymentsFormal project management qualification such as CSPM, PMP, or Prince2Security certifications such as CPP, PSP, CISSP and/or CSE; industry certifications in AMAG, Lenel, Genetec or similar preferredExceptional personal, individual, and team leadership experience, including vendors and indirect reportsStrong business acumen with emphases in compliance, risk management, sourcing, and financeHighly skilled in procurement and tendering processes (SOW, requirements, RFP, IFB, vendor selection)Solution-oriented with a commitment to continual improvement, program maturation, and collaborative engagement in a diverse, matrixed environmentA Bit About UsDigital Realty brings companies and data together by delivering the full spectrum of data center, colocation and interconnection solutions. PlatformDIGITAL, the company’s global data center platform, provides customers with a secure data meeting place and a proven Pervasive Datacenter Architecture (PDx) solution methodology for powering innovation and efficiently managing Data Gravity challenges. Digital Realty gives its customers access to the connected data communities that matter to them with a global data center footprint of 300+ facilities in 50+ metros across 28 countries on six continents.To learn more about Digital Realty, please visit digitalrealty.com or follow us on LinkedIn and X .A Bit About Our Digital TeamOperationsOur Operations team keeps our customers’ infrastructure running safely and securely. We get plenty of opportunities to take on a variety of tasks and develop our technical skills. From overseeing electricalpower to cooling and fire suppression systems, our team plays a vital role in making sure everything inour data centers operates as it should.What We Can Offer YouOur 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 PhilosophyDigital 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.Benefits: For this role, Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, 401k match, disability benefits, wellness and education benefits, employee stock purchase plan, paid time off, holidays, and more.This is an exciting time to join our business so apply now and make your mark on our future.NotesThe above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.Digital Realty is an equal opportunity employer, EOE/AA/M/F/Vets/Disabled. All applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability or protected veteran status, or other status protected by law or Company policy.Digital Realty is a publicly traded company (NYSE: DLR) with investment grade ratings from all three major ratings agencies.Please do not forward unsolicited resumes to any employee of Digital Realty and its subsidiaries. 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