Americas Corporate Security Lead — Exec & Events

Equinix; Redwood City (CA); On-site; USD 163,000 - 245,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

US Benefits

Job summary

Equinix is the world’s digital infrastructure company. The Corporate Security Manager - Americas leads security strategy across the Americas with focus on executive protection and regional risk management.

The role requires coordinating with real estate, data centers, and internal teams to embed security into operations and events. The candidate will manage crisis planning, travel safety, and training while maintaining strong external relationships with law enforcement and industry bodies.

Qualifications

• This role requires broad executive security and program administration skills.
• Candidates should handle close protection, assessments, or program representation.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills at all levels, incl. execs and board.
• Document preparation for leadership or governmental submissions.
• Strong analytical and customer service orientation.
• Independent work style with priority setting per guidelines.
• 10+ years in corporate/physical security with multinational experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and integrate security into Equinix operations across the Americas.
• Conduct periodic security assessments and drive best practices regionally.
• Provide protective services for senior leaders at events and appearances.
• Stay current on access control, CCTV, and intrusion systems.
• Support regional crisis response and business continuity planning.
• Lead initial response to localized emergencies.
• Deliver in-person and online personal security training.
• Assist with global travel safety and emergency response.
• Coordinate security for LatAm markets as needed.
• Develop security plans for large client events and meetings.
• Liaise with senior security leaders and authorities.
• Maintain situational awareness and internal intelligence sharing.

Skills

Executive security

Security program administration

Close protection

Crisis management

Security risk assessment

Stakeholder communication

Team leadership

International travel

Relationship building

Incident response

Education

University degree

Security certifications

BSIS Guard Card

Firearms permit

CCW license

Tools

Access control systems

CCTV systems

Intrusion detection

Job description

Equinix is the world’s digital infrastructure company. The Corporate Security Manager - Americas leads security strategy across the Americas with focus on executive protection and regional risk management.

The role requires coordinating with real estate, data centers, and internal teams to embed security into operations and events. The candidate will manage crisis planning, travel safety, and training while maintaining strong external relationships with law enforcement and industry bodies.