Sub-Regional Head of Security

The Subregional Head of Security is responsible for safeguarding Digital Realty’s assets, ensuring compliance, and maintaining operational continuity across the sub-region. The role leads security strategy execution, oversees physical security operations, and ensures alignment with global security standards through close collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.

• Lead and implement sub-regional security strategy aligned with global objectives

• Oversee physical security operations including access control, CCTV and site security

• Act as escalation point for security incidents and drive resolution and prevention

• Manage security vendors, contracts, SLAs and performance

• Lead, coach and develop security teams across multiple sites

• Own sub-regional security budget, resource planning and cost optimisation

• Ensure compliance with security policies, audits and certifications (SOC2, ISO, PCI)

• Conduct risk assessments and maintain risk registers

• Partner with internal stakeholders and external agencies including law enforcement

• Support customer audits, site visits and security-related reporting

Experience & Qualifications 

• Significant experience in multi-site security management 

• Degree qualified and/or ASIS CPP (or equivalent) 

• Strong knowledge of security risk management and best practices 

• Experience managing third-party security providers 

• Strong 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

• Strong communication and influencing skills 

• Customer-focused with a service excellence mindset 

• Resilient, adaptable and able to work under pressure 

• High integrity with a proactive and hands-on approach