# Lead Physical Security Engineer [Reddit](https://gurify.com/jobs?q=Reddit) · Amsterdam, Netherlands · Posted 6 weeks ago Lead [Security](https://gurify.com/jobs/security) [Apply on the original posting → (opens in a new tab)](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/reddit/jobs/8108528) ## Job description Reddit is a community of communities. It’s built on shared interests, passion, and trust, and is home to the most open and authentic conversations on the internet. Every day, Reddit users submit, vote, and comment on the topics they care most about. With 100,000+ active communities and approximately 130 million daily active unique visitors, Reddit is one of the internet’s largest sources of information. For more information, visit www.redditinc.com. This role is based out of our Amsterdam office. We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Physical Security professional to oversee and manage the physical security operations for Reddit's office locations across the EMEA region, with a primary focus on our sites in Amsterdam, Berlin, Dublin, and London. This role, seated in the Amsterdam office, will be instrumental in developing, implementing, and maintaining a robust physical security program that safeguards our employees, executives, and physical assets within these key European markets. The ideal candidate will be a hands-on leader capable of developing and implementing security policies, procedures, and programs that address the unique challenges of a dynamic technology environment across multiple countries. Responsibilities include developing and overseeing site-specific crisis management and business continuity plans, and directing the response to physical security incidents within the region. ### Responsibilities: - Program Development & Implementation: - Design, develop, and implement a regional physical security program for Reddit's EMEA offices, including policies, procedures, and standards tailored to local requirements to leased and remote worksites in Amsterdam, Berlin, Dublin, London, Sydney, Stockholm, Goteborg, and Bengaluru. - Conduct comprehensive risk assessments to identify vulnerabilities and develop mitigation strategies specific to each EMEA site. - Establish and manage security systems and technologies, including access control, video surveillance, and intrusion detection, across all designated EMEA locations. - Support global travel security initiatives for employees travelling within or from the EMEA region. - Policy & Procedure Development: - Create and maintain comprehensive security policies and procedures for employee safety and office security within the EMEA region. - Ensure compliance with all applicable local, national, and international regulations relevant to our European operations. - Develop and implement crisis management and business continuity plans for EMEA sites, lead security incident responses, and ensure effective emergency communication channels. - Support the global physical security intelligence program by monitoring threats and developments relevant to the EMEA region, and provide security briefings and reports to regional and global leadership. - Executive Protection: - Collaborate with the Global Physical Security team to support executive protection initiatives for senior leadership visiting or residing in the EMEA region. - Assist in conducting threat assessments and implementing appropriate security measures for executives in Europe. - Employee Security and Safety: - Develop and implement employee security awareness training programs specifically for EMEA personnel. - Establish and manage incident reporting and response procedures for all EMEA sites. - Provide guidance and support to employees on security-related matters within the EMEA region. - Office Security and Safety: - Manage the day-to-day security operations of all company offices and facilities in Amsterdam, Berlin, Dublin, and London, including access control, video surveillance, and alarm systems. - Conduct regular risk assessments and audits of physical security systems and processes at these sites, addressing vulnerabilities promptly. - Develop and maintain strong relationships with local law enforcement and emergency services in each city of operation. - Global Travel Security and Safety: - Work in conjunction with the global team to support and implement the comprehensive global travel security policy for EMEA-based employees. - Assist in providing pre-travel briefings and risk assessments to employees traveling internationally from EMEA. - Vendor Management: - Manage relationships with security vendors and contractors across the EMEA region. - Negotiate contracts and ensure service level agreements are met, especially with local security providers. - Evaluate vendor performance and identify areas for improvement. - Budget Management: - Assist in the development and management of the physical security budget for EMEA operations. - Track expenses and ensure cost-effectiveness within the regional scope. - Collaboration: - Partner with cross-functional teams, such as People, Legal, IT, and Operations, within the EMEA region to ensure security measures are integrated across the organization. - Act as a key point of contact for external security providers, government bodies, and other relevant stakeholders in Europe. - Promote a culture of security awareness and accountability throughout Reddit’s EMEA presence. - Deliver regular security updates to regional and global senior management. ### Required Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree in criminal justice, security management, or a related field. - Minimum of 5+ years of experience in corporate physical security, with significant experience in developing and implementing security programs within the European market. - Proven experience managing physical security operations across multiple sites, with direct experience in or strong knowledge of security practices in Amsterdam, Berlin, Dublin, and London. - 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. - Ability to travel frequently within the EMEA region as required. - Certifications such as CPP, PSP, or similar are highly desirable. - Experience working within a fast-paced technology environment. ### Preferred Qualifications: - Masters degree in a related field. - Fluency in multiple European languages (e.g., German, Dutch, French). - Experience working with international security providers and understanding of diverse regulatory landscapes within EMEA. ### Benefits: - Global Benefit programs that fit your lifestyle, from workspace to professional development to caregiving support - Family Planning Support - Gender-Affirming Care - Mental Health & Coaching Benefits - Private Pension plan with Employer-matching - 100% employer-sponsored group medical plan - Income Replacement Programs - Flexible Vacation & Paid Volunteer Time Off - Generous Paid Parental Leave In select roles and locations, the interviews will be recorded, transcribed and summarized by artificial intelligence (AI). You will have the opportunity to opt out of recording, transcription and summarization prior to any scheduled interviews. During the interview, we will collect the following categories of personal information: Identifiers, Professional and Employment-Related Information, Sensory Information (audio/video recording), and any other categories of personal information you choose to share with us. We will use this information to evaluate your application for employment or an independent contractor role, as applicable. We will not sell your personal information or disclose it to any third party for their marketing purposes. We will delete any recording of your interview promptly after making a hiring decision. For more information about how we will handle your personal information, including our retention of it, please refer to our Candidate Privacy Policy for Potential Employees and Contractors. Reddit is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and is committed to building a workforce representative of the diverse communities we serve. Reddit is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If, due to a disability, you need an accommodation during the interview process, please let your recruiter know. **Live in Reddit’s hiring system.** Read from the company's own applicant tracking system, not reposted from a job board — so it's a real, open requisition rather than an ad that outlived the role. 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