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Job Summary
Equinix is seeking a Security Project & Program Expert (Physical Security) to serve as a recognized technical authority for physical security systems across our German data center portfolio, including Frankfurt, Munich, Hamburg, and Düsseldorf.
This Expert‑level Individual Contributor role is responsible for driving complex, high‑impact security initiatives, shaping technical standards, and ensuring consistent, high‑quality implementation of physical security solutions within a mission‑critical infrastructure environment.
This position has no people‑management responsibility.
Responsibilities
Act as the senior technical expert for physical security systems, controls, and architecture across multiple data center sites
Lead complex, high‑risk, and non‑standard physical security projects end‑to‑end, from design through implementation and stabilization
Define and influence technical security_toggle-service versions/changel,PAIR shifts aligning global standards to local site realities
Provide deep technical input into design engineering for data center expansions and new builds (security systems, layouts, controls)
Perform advanced security assessments, KPI analytics, and root‑cause investigations to drive continuous improvement
Serve as the technical authority during internal, external, and customer audits for physical security scope
Lead the preparation of technically complex RFIs / RFPs and customer security responses
Develop and maintain expert‑level documentation, guidelines, and technical training for security systems and processes
Partner closely with Operations, Engineering, Compliance, and global security teams to solve high‑impact and ambiguous challenges
Technically govern external system vendors and security service providers, ensuring solutions meet Equinix standards and risk posture
Qualifications
Extensive hands‑on experience with physical security systems in mission‑critical environments (data centers, critical infrastructure, highly regulated facilities)
Deep technical expertise in access control, CCTV/video surveillance, alarm systems, and integrated security platforms
Proven track record of leading complex security initiatives as an Individual Contributor with enterprise‑wide impact
Strong experience acting as a technical lead during audits and customer security engagements
Ability to independently assess risk, make sound technical judgments, and influence outcomes without formal authority
Advanced analytical, documentation, and problem‑solving skills
Fluent professional communication in English and German
Highly autonomous working style with strong ownership, accountability, and attention to detail
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Rollenübersicht
Equinix sucht einen **Security Project & Program Expertin (Physical Security)** als technischen Fachexpertin für physische Sicherheitssysteme an unseren Rechenzentrumsstandorten in Frankfurt, München, Hamburg und Düsseldorf.
Diese Expert‑Rolle auf Individual‑Contributor‑Ebene ist verantwortlich für die Umsetzung besonders komplexer, sicherheitskritischer Initiativen sowie für die fachliche Weiterentwicklung und Standardisierung physischer Sicherheitslösungen.
Die Position beinhaltet keine disziplinarische Führungsverantwortung.
Ihre Aufgaben
Rolle als führende technische Autorität für physische Sicherheitssysteme und ‑kontrollen über mehrere Standorte hinweg
Eigenständige Leitung komplexer, nicht‑standardisierter Security‑Projekte von Planung bis Umsetzung
Technische Ausgestaltung und Weiterentwicklung von Security‑Standards, Architekturen und Kontrollmechanismen
Experten‑Beitrag im Design Engineering für Rechenzentrums‑Neubauten und Erweiterungen
Durchführung detaillierter Sicherheitsanalysen, KPI‑Auswertungen und Ursachenanalysen
Technische Verantwortung während interner, externer und Kundenaudits
Erstellung und fachliche Führung bei RFIs / RFPs mit Schwerpunkt auf physischer Sicherheit
Entwicklung und Pflege von Experten‑Dokumentation, Richtlinien und Trainingskonzepten
Enge Zusammenarbeit mit Operations, Engineering, Compliance und globalen Security‑Teams
Fachliche Steuerung externer Systemlieferanten und Sicherheitsdienstleister
Ihr profil
Tiefgehende, mehrjährige Erfahrung mit physischen Sicherheitssystemen in hochkritischen Umgebungen
Ausgeprägte Fachkenntnisse in Zutrittskontrolle, Videoüberwachung, Alarmsystemen und integrierter Sicherheitstechnik
Nachweisbare Erfahrung in der Umsetzung komplexer Security‑Initiativen auf Expert‑Ebene
Sicherheit im Umgang mit Audits, Kundenanforderungen und regulatorischen Vorgaben
Fähigkeit, technische Entscheidungen eigenständig zu treffen und Stakeholder ohne formale Weisungsbefugnis zu überzeugen
Sehr strukturierte, eigenständige Arbeitsweise mit hohem Qualitäts‑ und Verantwortungsbewusstsein
Sehr gute Sprachkenntnisse in Deutsch und Englisch
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This posting is for a backfill position, meaning it is to fill an existing vacancy within our organization.
