Subregional Head of Data Center Physical Security (mfd)

About the Role

As Subregional Head of Security you will lead and execute the security strategy across the subregion ensuring the protection of Digital Realtys assets compliance with global standards and uninterrupted operations. Reporting to the Regional Director of Security you will act as a key advisor to leadership while managing security operations risks and a high-performing team across multiple sites.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and implement security strategy and global policies across the subregion
• Oversee security operations incident management and risk mitigation
• Manage and develop Security Managers and external vendors ensuring strong performance
• Own security budgets vendor selection and cost optimization
• Ensure compliance with ISO SOC2 PCI and other regulatory standards
• Oversee physical security systems (CCTV access control biometrics) and site protection
• Lead audits reporting and customer-facing security activities
• Drive continuous improvement of security processes and resilience

Your Profile

• Proven experience in security leadership across multiple sites or regions
• Strong expertise in risk management security operations and compliance frameworks
• Experience managing security vendors and outsourced services
• Strategic mindset combined with hands-on leadership capability
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• Fluent in German and English
• Resilient proactive and able to operate effectively in a complex matrix organization

A bit about us

Digital Realty is the leading provider of carrier and cloud neutral data centre services by delivering the full spectrum of data center colocation and interconnection solutions. PlatformDIGITAL the companys global data center platform provides customers with a secure data meeting place and a proven Pervasive Datacenter Architecture (PDx) solution methodology for powering innovation and efficiently managing Data Gravity challenges. Digital Realty gives its customers access to the connected data communities that matter to them with a global data center footprint of 300 facilities in50metros across28countries on6continents. Weve3500colleagues around the world who work together come up with life-changing solutions and create connections that matter every day.

What we can offer you

Our rapidly evolving business sector offers the opportunity to be part of a courageous and passionate team who work together to understand and meet the changing needs of our global customers. Join us and youll be part of a supportive and inclusive environment where you can bring your whole self to work. As part of our team youll get to work with people from different business areas challenge the way we do things and put your ideas into action. Well also give you plenty of development opportunities so you can build a rewarding and successful career with us. This is an exciting time to join our business so apply now and make your mark on our future.