Lead Physical Security Engineer

Responsibilities

Program Development & Implementation

• Design, develop, and implement a regional physical security program for Reddit's EMEA and APAC offices, including locally tailored policies, procedures, and standards.
• Conduct comprehensive risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies for each site.
• Establish and manage access control, video surveillance, and intrusion detection systems.
• Support global travel security initiatives for employees traveling within or from EMEA and APAC.

Policy & Procedure Development

• Create and maintain security policies and procedures for employee safety and office security.
• Ensure compliance with applicable local, national, and international regulations.
• Develop and implement crisis management and business continuity plans.
• Lead physical security incident responses and maintain emergency communication channels.
• Monitor regional threats and provide security briefings and reports to leadership.

Executive Protection

• Support executive protection initiatives for senior leadership visiting or residing in EMEA and APAC.
• Assist with threat assessments and implementation of executive security measures.

Employee Security and Safety

• Develop and implement security awareness training for regional personnel.
• Establish and manage incident reporting and response procedures.
• Provide guidance to employees on security-related matters.

Office Security and Safety

• Manage day-to-day security operations for company offices and facilities.
• Conduct regular risk assessments and audits of physical security systems and processes.
• Build relationships with local law enforcement and emergency services.

Vendor and Budget Management

• Manage security vendors and contractors across EMEA and APAC.
• Negotiate contracts, maintain service-level agreements, and evaluate vendor performance.
• Assist with the regional physical security budget and track expenses for cost-effectiveness.

Collaboration

• Partner with People, Legal, IT, and Operations teams to integrate security measures across the organization.
• Act as a key contact for external security providers, government bodies, and other stakeholders.
• Promote security awareness and accountability throughout Reddit's regional presence.
• Deliver regular security updates to regional and global senior management.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in criminal justice, security management, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of corporate physical security experience, including developing and implementing security programs across European and Asia-Pacific markets.
• Experience managing multi-site physical security operations.
• Strong knowledge of security practices in Amsterdam, Berlin, Dublin, London, and Sydney.
• Strong knowledge of security technologies and systems.
• Experience in employee security and office security.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a distributed team.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to travel frequently within EMEA and APAC.
• Experience working in a fast-paced technology environment.

Nice to Have

• Master's degree in a related field.
• CPP, PSP, or similar certification.
• Fluency in multiple European languages, such as German, Dutch, or French.
• Experience working with international security providers and diverse regulatory environments.

Benefits

• Global benefit programs supporting workspace, professional development, and caregiving.
• Family planning support.
• Gender-affirming care.
• Mental health and coaching benefits.
• Private pension plan with employer matching.
• 100% employer-sponsored group medical plan.
• Income replacement programs.
• Flexible vacation and paid volunteer time off.
• Generous paid parental leave.