Lead Physical Security Engineer

EngineersOfAI; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Reddit is seeking a hands-on Physical Security leader to oversee office security across EMEA and APAC, with primary focus on Amsterdam, Berlin, Dublin, London, and other major sites. The role sits in the Amsterdam office and will drive region-wide security programs including access control, video surveillance, and incident response.

The ideal candidate will develop site-specific plans, conduct risk assessments, and coordinate with global security teams to ensure compliance with local and

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage a regional physical security program across EMEA and APAC sites.
• Develop and maintain security policies, procedures, and standards for leased and remote worksites.
• Lead crisis management and business continuity planning for multiple offices.
• Coordinate security incident responses and provide regular security briefings to leadership.

Job description

Reddit is a community of communities. It’s built on shared interests, passion, and trust, and is home to the most open and authentic conversations on the internet. Every day, Reddit users submit, vote, and comment on the topics they care most about. With 100,000+ active communities and approximately 130 million daily active unique visitors, Reddit is one of the internet’s largest sources of information. For more information, visit www.redditinc.com.

This role is based out of our Amsterdam office.

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Physical Security professional to oversee and manage the physical security operations for Reddit's office locations across the EMEA and APAC regions, with a primary focus on our sites in Amsterdam, Berlin, Dublin, London, Sydney, Stockholm, Göteborg, and Bengaluru. This role, seated in the Amsterdam office, will be instrumental in developing, implementing, and maintaining a robust physical security program that safeguards our employees, executives, and physical assets across Europe and the Asia-Pacific region.

The ideal candidate will be a hands-on leader capable of developing and implementing security policies, procedures, and programs that address the unique challenges of a dynamic technology environment across multiple countries. Responsibilities include developing and overseeing site-specific crisis management and business continuity plans, and directing the response to physical security incidents within the region.

Responsibilities:

• Program Development & Implementation:
  • Design, develop, and implement a regional physical security program for Reddit's EMEA and APAC offices, including policies, procedures, and standards tailored to local requirements for leased and remote worksites in Amsterdam, Berlin, Dublin, London, Sydney, Stockholm, Göteborg, and Bengaluru.
  • Conduct comprehensive risk assessments to identify vulnerabilities and develop mitigation strategies specific to each EMEA and APAC site.
  • Establish and manage security systems and technologies, including access control, video surveillance, and intrusion detection, across all designated EMEA and APAC locations.
  • Support global travel security initiatives for employees travelling within or from the EMEA and APAC regions.
• Policy & Procedure Development:
  • Create and maintain comprehensive security policies and procedures for employee safety and office security within the EMEA and APAC regions.
  • Ensure compliance with all applicable local, national, and international regulations relevant to our European and Asia-Pacific operations.
  • Develop and implement crisis management and business continuity plans for EMEA and APAC sites, lead security incident responses, and ensure effective emergency communication channels.
  • Support the global physical security intelligence program by monitoring threats and developments relevant to the EMEA and APAC regions, and provide security briefings and reports to regional and global leadership.
• Executive Protection:
  • Collaborate with the Global Physical Security team to support executive protection initiatives for senior leadership visiting or residing in the EMEA and APAC regions.
  • Assist in conducting threat assessments and implementing appropriate security measures for executives in Europe and Asia.
• Employee Security and Safety:
  • Develop and implement employee security awareness training programs specifically for EMEA and APAC personnel.
  • Establish and manage incident reporting and response procedures for all EMEA