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Job Summary
The Expert, Global EHS & Compliance (QISBC) serves as a subject matter expert supporting Quality, Information Security, and Business Continuity compliance across Equinix's Global Operations function. The role provides independent assurance through internal audits, certification support, compliance assessments, and advisory services to ensure alignment with internal policies, contractual commitments, regulatory obligations, and applicable standards. The position contributes to certification programs, customer audits, operational resilience initiatives, and continuous improvement activities while helping strengthen compliance maturity and operational effectiveness.
Responsibilities
Audit & Compliance Assurance
Plan and perform risk-based internal audits across Equinix's global data center portfolio
Assess compliance with operational policies, management system requirements, and customer commitments
Identify compliance gaps, control weaknesses, and opportunities for operational improvement
Verify implementation and effectiveness of corrective and preventive actions
Contribute to the development and enhancement of audit methodologies, tools, and assurance practices
Certification & Management Systems
Support the maintenance and continuous improvement of certifications and management systems, including, but not limited to: ISO 9001 (Quality)
ISO 27001 (Information Security)
ISO 22301 (Business Continuity)
PCI DSS and SOC 1/SOC 2
Support external certification and regulatory audits, surveillance assessments, recertifications, and scope expansion activities
Develop and maintain compliance documentation, procedures, audit protocols, and supporting records
Contribute and participate in management reviews and certification-related activities
Business Continuity & Operational Resilience
Ensure Equinix data centers compliance with the enterprise Business Continuity Program, working with relevant internal stakeholders such as the First Line Compliance Teams and Business Continuity Program Office
Review Business Recovery Plans, continuity testing activities, and operational resilience exercises
Assess operational controls supporting service continuity and risk mitigation
Provide subject matter expertise on business continuity and resilience requirements
Support readiness activities related to evolving regulatory and compliance expectations
Information Security & Compliance Support
Assess operational compliance with information security requirements and controls
Support customer, regulatory, certification, and third-party audit activities.
Collaborate with Physical Security, First Line Compliance Teams, InfoSec, Operations, Legal, and other relevant stakeholders to ensure compliance with requirements
Provide guidance and interpretation of compliance requirements relevant to data center operations
Compliance Analytics & Continuous Improvement
Analyze audit results, findings, corrective actions, and operational metrics to identify trends and recurring risks
Support development of compliance dashboards, scorecards, and reporting tools
Contribute to automation and data-driven compliance monitoring initiatives
Drive improvements that enhance compliance effectiveness and audit efficiency
Customer & Regulatory Support
Support customer audits and contractual compliance activities, including RFI/RFP requests…