Physical Security Expert

Cellnex Telecom; Barcelona; Híbrido; EUR 110.000 - 140.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Hybrid work model

Modern Barcelona office

Descripción de la vacante

Cellnex Telecom in Barcelona seeks a Head of Physical Security to protect personnel, facilities and critical infrastructure across multi-site operations. The role leads governance, standards, incident response, and risk-based protection for offices, data centers and telecom sites.

You will coordinate with Cybersecurity, Risk, Facilities and HR to maintain an integrated security posture and support executive protection and crisis response. English is essential, with Spanish valued.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in Security Management, Engineering, Business Administration, Law, Criminology, or related field.
• Postgraduate studies in Security, Risk Management, or Business Administration are an advantage.
• Relevant certifications in Physical Security, Crisis Management, or Business Continuity are valued.

Responsabilidades

• Lead the Physical Security function including governance, standards, and protection programs across geographies.
• Define risk-based protection requirements for offices, data centers, towers, and other assets.
• Set standards for CCTV, access control, intrusion detection, visitor management, and related technologies.
• Establish processes for incidents, emergency response, investigations, and travel security.
• Coordinate with Cybersecurity, Governance, Risk & Compliance, Facilities, HR, and other stakeholders.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Communication

Cross-functional coordination

Stakeholder management

Collaboration

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in Security Management or related field

Postgraduate studies in Security, Risk Management or Business Administration (advantage)

Certifications in Physical Security, Crisis Management, or Business Continuity (valued)

Herramientas

MS Office

Descripción del empleo

Lead the Physical Security function, responsible for protecting the organization’s personnel, facilities, and critical infrastructure from physical threats, including unauthorized access, theft, vandalism, sabotage, and environmental or emergency incidents.

Operate within the Security Office under the Security Director (COO reporting line), working in close coordination with Cybersecurity Operations and Governance, Risk & Compliance to ensure a unified approach to protecting both physical and digital assets.

Oversee the definition, maintenance, and promotion of Group-wide physical security standards, policies, and control frameworks to ensure a consistent level of protection across all business units, subsidiaries, and operational sites.

Ensure the continuous monitoring, operation, and improvement of physical security systems and processes across corporate sites, data centers, and remote telecom infrastructure, while also supporting executive protection and crisis response activities.

What You’ll Do

Physical Security Governance & Business Unit Oversight

• Define and maintain Group-wide physical security policies, standards, procedures, and minimum controls. Ensure consistent adoption across all Business Units, monitor execution maturity, remediate gaps, and promote best practice sharing across geographies.

Protection of Critical Infrastructure & Remote Assets

• Define risk-based protection requirements for offices, headquarters, data centers, telecom sites, towers, and other strategic assets. Ensure effective controls are in place to prevent unauthorized access, theft, sabotage, vandalism, environmental threats, and service disruption.

Security Systems & Technology

• Set standards for CCTV, access control, intrusion detection, visitor management, and related technologies. Ensure systems are properly operated, maintained, modernized, and aligned with monitoring, scalability, and lifecycle requirements.

Incident, Crisis & Personnel Protection

• Establish Group processes for physical security incidents, emergency response, investigations, workplace safety, executive protection, and travel security. Support Business Units during crises and high-risk situations.

Cross-Functional Security Coordination

• Coordinate with Cybersecurity Operations, Governance, Risk & Compliance, Facilities, HR, and other stakeholders to manage converged risks, align controls, and maintain an integrated enterprise-wide security posture.

What We’re Looking For

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Security Management, Engineering, Business Administration, Law, Criminology, or a related field.
• Postgraduate studies in Security, Risk Management, or Business Administration are an advantage.
• Relevant certifications in Physical Security, Crisis Management, or Business Continuity are valued.

Languages

• English: Advanced (Must-have)
• Spanish: Advanced (Valuable)
• Any other Cellnex language: Intermediate (Valuable)

Tools & Systems

• MS Office: Advanced (Must-have)

Experience

• 10+ years of experience in Physical Security, Corporate Security, or Critical Infrastructure Protection within complex, multi-site organizations.
• Proven experience leading physical security governance, standards, and protection programs across multiple geographies or business units.
• Strong track record in incident management, crisis response, and coordination with senior stakeholders and cross‑functional teams (Cybersecurity, Risk, Facilities, HR, etc.).

Other relevant Skills or Characteristic

• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate with diverse teams, influence key stakeholders, and drive alignment
• across business areas.

What we offer

• Hybrid work model (3 days onsite / 2 remote).
• Modern office located in Barcelona city (headquarters), in Passeig de la Zona Franca, 105.
• International and cross-functional teamwork environment.
• Growth opportunities in a fast‑evolving tech company.
• A purpose‑driven role with societal and business impact.

About us

Be part of a large and growing technology company that is redefining the future of telecoms.

We are the European leader in telecommunications infrastructure and technological innovation, a company with strong geographic expansion and ambitious plans for sustainable global growth.

We help people connect and interact with the world, working with passion, honesty and integrity. We are united by our pride and conviction to make a positive impact on society.

A world of professional opportunities. Join a multidisciplinary team that is committed to constant innovation in each business area, pushing the limits and creating value for our stakeholders and society.

At Cellnex, you will join a dynamic and collaborative environment where your contributions have a real impact. We promote continuous learning, professional growth, internal mobility, and a culture based on trust, inclusion and diversity. You’ll work in an international ecosystem with opportunities to broaden your expertise and develop your career.