Equinix

Manager, Operations Compliance

Posted 23 November 2023
LocationAustralia
Job type Full-Time
ReferenceJR-141376

Company's Benefits

  • Flexible Working Arrangements

    Flexible Working Arrangements

  • Equal Pay Initiatives

    Equal Pay Initiatives

  • Mentorship Program

    Mentorship Program

  • Leadership Development Program

    Leadership Development Program

  • Paid Parental Leave

    Paid Parental Leave

  • Return to Work Policy

    Return to Work Policy

  • Childcare Facilities

    Childcare Facilities

  • Breastfeeding Rooms

    Breastfeeding Rooms

  • Sponsorship Program

    Sponsorship Program

  • Coaching Program

    Coaching Program

  • Raise Numbers Of Women In Leadership

    Raise Numbers Of Women In Leadership

  • Internal Women's Networking Group

    Internal Women's Networking Group

Job Description

​Manager, Operations Compliance

Equinix is the world’s digital infrastructure company, operating 250 data centers across the globe and providing interconnections to all the key clouds and networks. Businesses need one place to simplify and bring together fragmented, complex infrastructure that spans private and public cloud environments. Our global platform allows customers to place infrastructure wherever they need it and connect it to everything they need to succeed.

We are a fast-growing global company with 20+ years of continuous growth. Through our innovative portfolio of high-performance products and services, we have created the largest, most active global ecosystem of 10,000+ companies, including 2,000+ networks and 3,000+ cloud and IT service providers in 32 countries spanning six continents.

Joining our operations team means that you will be at the forefront of all we do, maintaining critical facilities infrastructure as part of a close-knit team delivering best-in-class service to our data center customers. We embrace diversity in thought and contribution and are committed to providing an equitable work environment. that is foundational to our core values as a company and is vital to our success.

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Job Summary

The Manager, Operations Compliance is a  true people manager level where experienced leadership is required for leading a team to meet schedules and goals while working in a multi-faceted environment. Leads a team of Operations Compliance professionals, ensuring they meet schedules and goals effectively while working in a multifaceted Data Center environment. Partners with Senior Management to execute strategy and programs in sites within scope. Acts as a subject matter expert for compliance subjects assigned. Establishes strong working links with regional operational representatives and management. 

Responsibilities

  • Accountable for ensuing the secure integrity of 18 data centres (Data Center) across Australia.  

  • Supports Operations Director in liaising with key Government agencies and clients  

  • Supports customers in ensuring key physical security requirements are met 

  • Key account manager for guarding and electronic security contracts, ensuring KPIs are delivered. 

  • Leads a team dedicated to specific geographic locations and responsible for allocated security portfolio’s. 

  • Oversees the delivery and performance of all physical security treatments.  

  • Identifies opportunities for process improvement. 

  • Supports security audits (internal and external) across all sites.  

  • Assist sales with security and compliance responses to customers. 

  • Maintain security-related documents such as SOPs and directions.  

  • Liaises with design and construction team on new builds.  

  • Assist in the design and delivery of ISMS Training and Awareness programs across the Australian business groups; 

  • Ensure security controls are implemented; 

  • Interact with clients and stakeholders to build and maintain positive relationships. 

  • Provide proactive and effective leadership to all site staff that enables a cohesive and positive working environment and ensures a high level of staff satisfaction 

  • Acknowledge, advise, administer and enforce all Equinix Security Policies 

  • Assist in attaining and maintaining of other standards, accreditations or certifications as adopted for use by Equinix Australia. 

  • Review regional and global documentation in line with Australian standards and update when necessary. 

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Qualifications

  • Hold at a minimum, an NV1 security clearance, or be able to attain it within 6 months of commencing (Australian Citizens ONLY) 

  • Exceptional interpersonal skills to deal with stakeholders in all business units 

  • High level of communication both verbal and written 

  • Hold a degree or similar in a security / management related field 

  • A minimum of 5 years’ experience in an equivalent role 

  • A minimum 2 years’ experience in management of a mission critical facility  

  • Experience in managing or supervising subcontractors 

  • Be able to undertake frequent domestic travel  

  • Experience in leading teams 

  • Compliance experience, especially associated with ISO270001 and 22301 

  • Experience in dealing with government agencies and customers. 

  • Operations centre experience (e.g. security or integrated operations centres) 

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Equinix is committed to ensuring that our employment process is open to all individuals, including those with a disability. If you are a qualified candidate and need assistance or an accommodation, please let us know by completing this form.

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Equinix is an Equal Employment Opportunity and, in the U.S., an Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to unlawful consideration of race, color, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, place of birth, citizenship, sex, pregnancy / childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or domestic partnership status, age, veteran or military status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, political / organizational affiliation, status as a victim or family member of a victim of crime or abuse, or any other status protected by applicable law.