Job Description
About the Role
As Subregional Head of Security, you will lead and execute the security strategy across the subregion, ensuring the protection of Digital Realty’s 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, delivering the full spectrum of data‑centre, colocation and interconnection solutions. PlatformDIGITAL® is Digital Realty’s global data‑centre platform that provides customers with a secure data‑meeting place and a proven Pervasive Datacenter Architecture (PDx™) solution methodology.
What we can offer you
Our rapidly evolving business sector offers the opportunity to be part of a courageous and passionate team, to collaborate across diverse business areas, to challenge conventional practices, and to put your ideas into action. We provide substantial development opportunities to build a rewarding and successful career.
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