Manager, Physical Security Enablement

Equinix, Inc.; Sydney; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary package with company shares

Annual bonus and salary reviews

Onsite gyms

Wellness benefits

APAC travel

Job summary

Equinix seeks a Manager, Physical Security Enablement to lead the successful delivery and integration of physical security programs across new data centre developments, expansions and major customer initiatives throughout Asia-Pacific.

Reporting into the regional leadership team, this role combines program leadership, physical security expertise and stakeholder management to ensure security systems, processes and vendors are aligned through design, construction, installation, commissioning and

Qualifications

• Experience leading physical security programs in data centre or high-security environments.
• Experience supporting large-scale construction and commissioning projects.
• Strong stakeholder management across engineering, construction, operations and vendors.
• Experience leading geographically dispersed teams.
• Knowledge of physical security systems deployment in operations.
• Experience supporting new builds, expansions and commissioning.
• Experience working with security integrators, consultants and vendors.
• Understanding of project lifecycle from design to handover.
• Experience in highly regulated or customer-facing environments.
• Knowledge of business continuity, governance and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Lead deployment and integration of physical security programs across APAC data-centre builds.
• Collaborate with GDC, Data Centre Ops and Security Programs to embed security in delivery.
• Support readiness during design, construction, installation and handover.
• Identify and mitigate physical security risks across projects.
• Drive regional security practices consistency and standardisation.
• Lead multiple security enablement initiatives across locations.
• Work with contractors, consultants and vendors to deliver outcomes.
• Guide regional security teams supporting active sites.
• Influence cross-functional teams to meet security and customer needs.
• Escalate security incidents, risks and vendor performance.
• Provide leadership across access control, CCTV, intrusion systems and infrastructure.
• Oversee installation, commissioning, testing and acceptance.
• Manage security vendor relationships and maintenance.
• Lead SPOF and EOL assessments and remediation.
• Assist in root cause analysis and vendor escalation.
• Lead and develop a regional team based in Singapore.
• Foster collaboration, accountability and continuous improvement.
• Coach and mentor security professionals on regional programs.

Skills

Security leadership

Stakeholder mgmt

Cross-functional influence

Security systems knowledge

Project lifecycle

Risk management

Regulatory compliance

Vendor management

Travel readiness

Tools

Access control systems

Video surveillance

Intrusion detection

Security infrastructure

Job description

Who are we?

Equinix is the world’s digital infrastructure company®, shortening the path to connectivity to enable the innovations that enrich our work, life and planet.

A place where bold ideas are welcomed, human connection is valued, and everyone has the opportunity to shape their future.

A career at Equinix means being at the center of shaping what comes next and amplifying customer value through innovation and impact.You’ll work across teams, influence key decisions, and help shape the path forward. You’ll find belonging, purpose, and a team that welcomes you—because when you feel valued, you’re empowered to do your best work.

Job Summary

We are seeking a Manager, Physical Security Enablement to lead the successful delivery and integration of physical security programs across new data centre developments, expansions and major customer initiatives throughout Asia-Pacific.

Reporting into the regional leadership team, this role combines program leadership, physical security expertise and stakeholder management to ensure security systems, processes and vendors are aligned throughout the design, construction, installation, commissioning and handover phases of our projects.

This is a highly visible regional role supporting construction and expansion projects across Asia, requiring regular travel sites. Candidates who enjoy working in dynamic environments, influencing cross-functional teams and seeing projects come to life from concept through to operational handover will thrive in this position.

Regular travel throughout Asia should be expected, including visits during design validation, installation, commissioning, operational readiness and handover phases. The successful candidate should enjoy being on-site and working directly with project teams, stakeholders and vendors to drive successful outcomes.

Responsibilities

Physical Security Program Enablement

• Lead the deployment and integration of physical security programs across new data centre builds and expansion projects throughout Asia-Pacific
• Partner closely with Global Design & Construction (GDC), Data Centre Operations and Security Program teams to ensure security requirements are successfully incorporated into project delivery
• Support security readiness activities during design, construction, installation, commissioning and operational handover
• Identify and mitigate physical security risks throughout the project lifecycle
• Drive consistency and standardisation of physical security practices across the region

Project & Stakeholder Leadership

• Lead multiple concurrent security enablement initiatives across geographically dispersed locations
• Partner with internal stakeholders, contractors, consultants and vendors to ensure successful project outcomes
• Provide guidance and leadership to regional security teams supporting active project sites
• Influence cross-functional teams to deliver security solutions that support both operational excellence and customer requirements
• Act as a key escalation point for security-related incidents, project risks and vendor performance issues

Security Systems & Technical Oversight

• Provide leadership and oversight across physical security technologies including access control, video surveillance, intrusion detection and associated infrastructure
• Support installation, commissioning, testing and operational acceptance of security systems
• Manage security vendor relationships responsible for hardware installation, upgrades, maintenance and support
• Lead SPOF (Single Point of Failure) and End-of-Life (EOL) assessments and remediation initiatives
• Support issue resolution, root cause analysis and vendor escalation for complex technical security challenges

People Leadership

• Lead and develop a small regional team, and own performance management with direct reports currently based in Singapore
• Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability and continuous improvement
• Provide coaching, mentoring and guidance to security professionals supporting regional programs and projects

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience leading physical security programs, projects or operations within a data centre, mission-critical, hyperscale, telecommunications, infrastructure or high-security environment
• Experience supporting large-scale construction, commissioning, fit-out or infrastructure projects
• Strong stakeholder management capabilities across engineering, construction, operations and vendor organisations
• Experience leading geographically dispersed teams and influencing cross-functional stakeholders
• Strong understanding of physical security systems and their deployment within operational environments
• Experience supporting new builds, expansions and commissioning activities
• Experience working with security systems integrators, consultants and technology vendors
• Understanding of project lifecycle delivery from design through operational handover
• Experience working within highly regulated, operationally critical or customer-facing environments
• Knowledge of business continuity, security governance and risk management practices

Benefits of the role

• Direct impact on some of the largest digital infrastructure projects in Asia-Pacific
• Opportunity to shape physical security standards across a growing regional portfolio
• High visibility role with significant stakeholder engagement across Operations, Security, Engineering and Construction teams
• Leadership opportunity with regional scope and influence, including APAC travel
• Salary package containing company shares, annual bonus and salary reviews
• Onsite gyms, access to company wellness, financial and other benefits and initiatives
• Exposure to industry-leading technology, innovation and mission-critical operations

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Equinix is an Equal Employment Opportunity and, in the U.S., an Affine 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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This posting is for a backfill position, meaning it is to fill an existing vacancy within our organization.