Program Manager - Security Design Standards - Equinix
Frisco, TX
About the Job
Who are we?
Equinix is the world’s digital infrastructure company®, operating over 260 data centers across the globe. Digital leaders harness Equinix's trusted platform to bring together and interconnect foundational infrastructure at software speed. Equinix enables organizations to access all the right places, partners and possibilities to scale with agility, speed the launch of digital services, deliver world-class experiences and multiply their value, while supporting their sustainability goals.
A career at Equinix means you will collaborate on work that impacts the world and be surrounded by endless opportunities to learn new skills and grow in varied directions. 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.
Program Manager - Security Design Standards
Job Summary: As a Program Manager of Security design standards, you will be responsible for creating and maintaining technical documentation that aligns with security standards. Produces comprehensive documentation for technical and non-technical users, meets deadlines, gathers feedback, collaborates with teams, and maintains documentation quality. Data Centers support hospitals, laboratories, and public safety centers, so it's crucial that they always remain highly security.
Responsibilities:
Technical Author
Create and maintain a high-quality standard in all security-related documentation, ensuring it is error-free and consistent in style and formatting.
Produce documentation that accurately and comprehensively covers security-related topics, ensuring no critical information is omitted that is understandable for technical and non-technical users.
Meet deadlines for delivering security-related documentation.
Gather feedback from users and stakeholders to assess the effectiveness and usefulness of the security documentation.
Yearly review and update security documentation to reflect security standards, technologies, or best practices changes.
Effectively collaborate with security teams, subject matter experts, and other stakeholders to gather information and ensure the accuracy of the documentation.
Provide recommendations for improvement based on research, including new tools, processes, and technologies.
Provide process and system guidance to Operations teams that install, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain the organization's security systems.
Maintains current knowledge concerning relevant state-of-the-art technology, equipment, and systems, including life cycle analysis.
Supports and provides input/guidance on design engineering and project planning for new Data Centers and the expansion of existing sites.
Project Management
Responsible for coordinating and completing security projects, setting deadlines, assigning responsibilities, monitoring, budgeting, and summarizing the project's progress.
Facilitates projects by conducting meetings, recording meeting minutes/action items, and performing thorough follow-ups.
Process Engineering
Serves as a content contributor to security systems standards, design guidelines, documentation, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
Collect recommendations/input from cross-functional groups to keep SOPs current.
Adheres to publishing procedures to ensure all documentation is deployed according to established change control processes.
Design Engineering
Recommends alterations to design, development, implementation, and analysis to improve the quality of products, new technologies, procedures, and efficiencies.
Provide drawing reviews of both internal and cross-functional designs.
CAD/Revit Systems
A strong command of the software tools and features is essential for efficient and accurate editing.
A solid understanding of technical drawing principles, drafting standards, and building codes is necessary for producing high-quality work.
The ability to adapt to changing project requirements, software updates, and new CAD or Revit editing technologies.
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution or at least 4 years’ experience in security systems installation/management.
A working knowledge of Revit is required for this role.
Understanding of blueprints and schematics.
Must be highly organized, self-motivated, attentive to detail, and a positive team player with a demonstrated ability to provide adequate oversight and systems management, development, and follow-up to prompt closure on security initiatives, plans, and solutions.
Requires the ability to perform physical tasks to complete special projects within a Data Center environment.
Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
Ability to travel to various Equinix operating sites in the US, Canada, Central, and South America for up to a week based on project needs.
Bonus if you have:
Knowledge of security systems, including Access Control, CCTV, Telecommunications, and Data Centers.
PSP, CPP, or PMP.
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.
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.
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.
