Equinix is the one of the largest growing datacenter companies, growing connectivity between clients worldwide. That’s why we're always looking for creative and forward-thinking people who can help us achieve our goal – global interconnection. With over 19 datacenters in over 24 countries spanning across 5 continents, we are home of the Cloud, supporting over 1000 Cloud and IT services companies that are directly engaged in technological innovation and development. We are passionate about further evolving the specific areas of software development, software and network architecture, network operations, and complex cloud and application solutions.
At Equinix, we make the internet work faster, better, and more reliably. We hire talented people who thrive on solving hard problems and give them opportunities to hone new skills, try new approaches, and grow in new directions. Our culture is at the heart of our success and it’s our authentic, humble, gritty people who create The Magic of Equinix. We share a real passion for winning and put the customer at the center of everything we do.
Job Summary: Leads and supports IBX Operations and Security teams within the following areas:
Business Systems
Develops hands-on knowledge of security systems to resolve issues within a moderate scope
Provides security systems support and directs moderate installations and configurations for IBX Operations
Performs the Single Point of Failure (SPOF) and End of Life (EOL) reviews, including site physicals, assessments and may recommend remediation steps for resolving moderate issues
Tracks key performance indicators for physical security and business continuity
Provides day-to-day moderate support on physical security issues to the IBX Operations Security teams
Project Management
Responsible for the coordination and completion of security projects, sets deadlines, assigns responsibilities, monitors and summarizes progress of project, within a moderate scope
Assists in the planning and coordination of project scheduling, budgeting, administrative tasks, and facilitates and conducts meetings, records meeting minutes/action items, and performs follow-up, while utilizing developing expertise
Researches and analyzes data to evaluate moderate operational difficulties, may make recommendations to solve problems, identifies, and monitors issues that affect profitability, growth, and productivity, and manage lists, libraries and related workflow
Process
Resolves the rollout of information security processes across all sites within a moderate scope
Uses developing skills in reviewing physical security processes (e.g., access card key management process) within the IBX and identifies opportunities for process improvement; may support process solutions
Training
Coordinates and schedules security training across all sites within a moderate scope
Supports the development of training materials
May conduct security training (for more experienced members)
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Extensive knowledge of security systems including: Access Control, CCTV, Telecommunications and Internet Technologies required.
Must be a highly organized, self-motivated and positive team player with demonstrated ability to provide effective oversight and systems management, development and follow-up to prompt closure on security initiatives, plans and solutions.
Must be able to work independently, make timely decisions, and manage multiple projects and priorities.
Ability to demonstrate leadership qualities needed to provide guidance and direction on various operational projects.
Must have excellent written and verbal communications skills, and ability to use Microsoft Office Suite.
Required up to 40% travel across Equinix operating locations.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution and a minimum of 2 years’ experience in security systems maintenance, operations and vendor management field or 3+ years’ experience in the aforementioned.
Current certification with a major security system manufacturer; preferably Symmetry, Software House, UTC Fire & Security, Gallagher, Honeywell or Loronix.
Extensive experience with datacenter skills such as installing/moving equipment and large-scale cabling projects.
Equinix is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability.
