Lead Physical Security Engineer

United States Digital Space LLC

Amsterdam

On-site

EUR 90,000 - 130,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Reddit, Inc. in Amsterdam is seeking a hands-on Physical Security leader to design and manage a regional program across EMEA and APAC, focusing on Amsterdam and surrounding offices. The role requires building policies, monitoring security technologies, and coordinating with local authorities.

The candidate will drive crisis management, business continuity, and incident response while ensuring staff safety and operational resilience across Europe and Asia-Pacific locations.

Qualifications

Minimum of 5+ years of experience in corporate physical security.
Proven ability to develop and implement security programs in Europe and APAC.
Excellent communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

Design and oversee regional physical security programs for EMEA and APAC offices.
Conduct risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies for each site.
Implement security systems: access control, video surveillance, intrusion detection across locations.
Lead crisis management and business continuity planning for regional sites.
Support executive protection for visiting or based leadership.
Develop employee security awareness training for regional staff.
Manage day-to-day security operations of offices in Amsterdam, Berlin, Dublin, London, Sydney.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate security across the organization.

Skills

Security leadership

Risk assessment

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in security related field

Masters degree preferred

Job description

the company 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, the company 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, the company 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 the company'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 the company'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 and APAC sites.

Provide guidance and support to employees on security‑related matters within the EMEA and APAC regions.

Office Security and Safety:

Manage the day‑to‑day security operations of all company offices and facilities in Amsterdam, Berlin, Dublin, London and Sydney, including access control, video surveillance, and alarm systems.

Conduct regular risk assessments and audits of physical security systems and processes at these sites, addressing vulnerabilities promptly.

Develop and maintain strong relationships with local law enforcement and emergency services in each city of operation.

Global Travel Security and Safety:

Work in conjunction with the global team to support and implement the comprehensive global travel security policy for EMEA and APAC based employees.

Assist in providing pre‑travel briefings and risk assessments to employees traveling internationally from EMEA and APAC.

Vendor Management:

Manage relationships with security vendors and contractors across the EMEA and APAC regions.

Negotiate contracts and ensure service level agreements are met, especially with local security providers.

Evaluate vendor performance and identify areas for improvement.

Budget Management:

Assist in the development and management of the physical security budget for EMEA and APAC operations.

Track expenses and ensure cost‑effectiveness within the regional scope.

Collaboration:

Partner with cross‑functional teams, such as People, Legal, IT, and Operations, within the EMEA and APAC regions to ensure security measures are integrated across the organization.

Act as a key point of contact for external security providers, government bodies, and other relevant stakeholders in Europe.

Promote a culture of security awareness and accountability throughout the company’s EMEA and APAC presence.

Deliver regular security updates to regional and global senior management.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in criminal justice, security management, or a related field.

Minimum of 5+ years of experience in corporate physical security, with significant experience in developing and implementing security programs within the European and Asia‑Pacificmarket.

Proven experience managing physical security operations across multiple sites, with direct experience in or strong knowledge of security practices in Amsterdam, Berlin, Dublin, London and Sydney.