Physical Security Enablement Analyst

Who are we?

Equinix is the world's digital infrastructure company®, operating over 250 data centers across the globe. Digital leaders harness Equinix's trusted platform to bring together and interconnect foundational infrastructure at software speed. Equinix enables organizations to access all the right places, partners and possibilities to scale with agility, speed the launch of digital services, deliver world-class experiences and multiply their value, while supporting their sustainability goals.

A career at Equinix means you will collaborate on work that impacts the world and be surrounded by endless opportunities to learn new skills and grow in varied directions. We embrace diversity in thought and contribution and are committed to providing an equitable work environment that is foundational to our core values as a company and is vital to our success.

• Provide physical security system support across AMER Equinix data center locations
• Work cross-functionally to implement changes across all data centers to achieve and maintain a consistent physical security program
• Contributes and maintains alignment with global, national, and regional partners in relation to security systems, policy, procedure, strategic direction, and future business objectives
• Supports Operational security functions and business process system solutions, including specification standards, data integrity, and exception handling
• Provide recommendations for improvement based on research including new tools, processes, and technologies
• Contributes to collection, analyzing and reporting to management on operational metrics
• Provide process and system guidance to Operations teams who install, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain the security systems for the organization
• Maintains currency of knowledge with respect to relevant innovative technology, equipment, and/or systems, including lifecycle analysis
• Recommends alterations to design, development, implementation, and analysis to improve the quality of products, new technologies, and/or procedures
• Leads process improvement projects
• Leads multiple tasks within multi-functional projects
• Supports and provides input/guidance on design engineering and project planning for new data centers and the expansion of existing sites

• Identifies training needs and supports the development of training programs to educate personnel on various aspects of security, including but not limited to cybersecurity measures, emergency response protocols, physical security policies and procedures, and supporting system tools
• Responsibilities will include creating training materials relevant to various collaborators across the enterprise, conducting workshops, and staying updated on the latest security threats and standard processes
• Effective communication and the ability to tailor training to different audiences is crucial for this role
• Ability to prepare and deliver engaging presentations and communicate information to diverse audiences
• Lead training of newly deployed security systems for guarding and Security Operations functions

• Responsible for the coordination and completion of security projects, setting deadlines, assigning responsibilities, monitoring, and summarizing the progress of the project
• Plans and coordinates project scheduling, budgeting, and administrative tasks
• Facilitates projects by conducting meetings, recording meeting minutes/action items, and performing thorough follow-ups
• Research and analyze data to evaluate operational difficulties and make recommendations to solve problems
• Identifies, analyzes, and monitors issues that affect profitability, growth, and productivity
• Manage lists, libraries, and related workflow

• Serves as a content contributor for the security systems standards, design guidelines and standard operating procedures (SOP's)
• Collects recommendations/input from multi-functional groups to keep SOP's current
• Authors a variety of technical security documentation including procedures, articles, reports, and/or user manuals
• Adheres to publishing procedures to ensure all documentation is deployed according to established change control processes

• Data Center experience preferred
• Comfortable speaking and presenting in front of large groups
• In-depth knowledge of security system installation and operation required
• Must be a highly organized, self-motivated, and positive teammate with a confirmed ability to provide effective oversight and systems management, development, and follow-up to prompt closure on security initiatives, plans, and solutions
• Requires the ability to perform physical tasks as needed to complete special projects within a Data Center environment, such as access control and CCTV system installation surveys, including climbing ladders, and bending and stretching during site inspections
• Work independently, make timely decisions, and lead multiple projects and priorities
• Ability to work in a supervisory role and lead the team on various operational projects
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and schematics
• Must have excellent written and verbal communications skills, and the ability use Microsoft Office Suite proficiently
• Ability to travel as needed to various Equinix operating sites in the US, Canada, Central, and South America for up to a week at a time based on project needs
• Bilingual Spanish speaking preferred

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution and a minimum of 3 years' experience in physical security or data center training-related role (or 6 years' experience in the aforementioned fields in lieu of a Bachelor's degree)
• Experience with a major security systems manufacturer, preferably AMAG Symmetry and or Salient CompleteView - certification a plus
• PSP, CPP, or PMP a plus