Digital Realty
Sub-Regional Head of Security
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Subregional Head of Security
About the Role The role of Subregional Head of Security is critical in safeguarding Digital Realty’s assets, ensuring compliance, and maintaining operational continuity across the sub-region. This position is responsible for leading global security strategy execution, overseeing physical security operations, and aligning security practices with international standards. Collaboration with internal teams and external stakeholders is key to driving a secure and compliant environment.
Your Responsibilities
- Lead and implement sub-regional security strategy, aligning it with global objectives
- Oversee physical security operations, including access control, CCTV, and site security
- Serve as the escalation point for security incidents, driving resolution and risk prevention
- Manage security vendors, contracts, SLAs, and performance oversight
- Lead, coach, and develop security teams across multiple sites
- Own the sub-regional security budget, resource planning, and cost optimisation
- Ensure compliance with security policies, audits, and certifications (e.g., SOC2, ISO, PCI)
- Conduct risk assessments and maintain a risk register
- Partner with internal stakeholders and external agencies, including law enforcement
- Support customer audits, site visits, and security-related reporting
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What You’ll Need
Experience & Qualifications
- Significant experience in multi-site security management
- Degree qualified or ASIS CPP (or equivalent professional certification)
- Strong knowledge of security risk management and industry best practices
- Experience in managing third-party security providers
- Expertise in financial and operational acumen
- Fluent in English (written and spoken)
Skills & Competencies
- Strategic thinker with strong problem-solving capability
- Proven leadership and stakeholder management skills
- Exceptional communication and influencing capabilities
- Customer-focused with a service excellence mindset
- Resilient, adaptable, and capable of operating under pressured environments
- High integrity, with a proactive and hands-on approach
About Digital Realty
At Digital Realty, we bring companies and data together by delivering the widest spectrum of data center, colocation, and interconnection solutions. Our global platform, PlatformDIGITAL, connects customers to secure, scalable environments—harnessing Pervasive Datacenter Architecture (PDx) to drive innovation and efficiently manage Data Gravity.
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Our global footprint spans 300+ facilities across 50+ metros and 25+ countries on six continents. For more, visit digitalrealty.com, follow us on LinkedIn or Twitter.
Why Join Digital Realty?
- Dynamic and inclusive culture: Bring your whole self to work in a supportive environment.
- Cross-functional collaboration: Work with teams across diverse business areas and challenge traditional processes.
- Career growth opportunities: Access training, specialized development programs, and continuous growth pathways.
- Safely Powering Progress: Integral to our culture—safety isn’t optional but foundational to everything we do.
Your impact matters to us. Apply today and shape a thriving career at Digital Realty.
Our Benefits Package
- Competitive compensation aligned with company objectives
- Excellent benefits and a commitment to your contributions
- Generous stipend and flexible working arrangements
- Onboarding program (gains traction quickly)
- Opportunities for long-term impact
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