Infrastructure

Global Security & EHS Lead

Location
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London

Employment Type
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Regular

Job Code
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A74938A

Responsibilities

The Infrastructure team supports the company's fast growth by building and operating hyper-scale datacenters, managing the life cycle of server fleet, providing cloud solutions, and developing various infrastructure services and making sure they are scalable and are reliable.

TikTok is seeking a results-driven, stakeholder-focused leader to serve as Data Centre Security & EHS Manager, providing end-to-end operational support for global data centre infrastructure.
You will implement and enforce TikTok’s safety & security policies across the global data centre portfolio, oversee physical security and EHS operations, conduct safety program audits and testing, and coordinate with contract guards, contractors, and key stakeholders.

Key job responsibilities

• Develop and lead on-site security operations, incidents and vulnerability remediation efforts across our data centers and network PoPs environment.
• Lead and manage security incidents, point of contact for security issues that occur on site, incident commander in event of an issue.
• Subject matter expert for all security control and related process areas.
• Develop strategies for improving electronic surveillance and access control systems.
• Analyze and oversight of scheduling and staffing requirements for area of responsibility.
• Support program managers and facilitate security project deliverables; devise security and EHS strategies, achieve financial targets, improve the overall operational security.
• Participate in regular meetings with vendors, Data Centre Operations, and other partner teams to accomplish operational consistency.
• Effectively communicate with partner teams when providing awareness of security and EHS policies and procedures
• Implement safety standards, policies and practices including but not limited to; safety management systems, training, and risk assessments.
• Adapt to fast-paced environments with changing circumstances, direction, strategy and deadlines.
• Ensure compliance and implementation of global safety programs and local regulatory legislation.

As an effective communicator, you will deliver clear, consistent safety messaging in writing and orally, coach and develop personnel on safety protocols, and drive the rollout of safety standards across all sites.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams including production, delivery, platform, vendors, compliance, and risk management to strengthen operational safety, ensure rapid business deployment and reliable operations.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• 3 years+ experience in data center security operations.
• 3 years+ experience with risk management, vulnerability assessments for data center.
• Excellent organizational direction, time management, problem-solving, prioritization, and interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to work flexible schedules/shifts/areas, including weekends, nights, and holidays.

Preferred Qualifications

• Works well within time/budget constraints environments to solve problems and complete security deliverables.
• Experience managing EHS for hyperscale data centers, critical facilities, or mission-critical infrastructure .
• Knowledge of high-voltage electrical safety, arc flash, battery safety, chilled water systems, and data center mechanical/electrical risks.
• Familiarity with data center environmental compliance: hazardous waste, chemical management, water treatment, energy efficiency, and carbon reduction.
• Experience in crisis management, emergency response, and business continuity for critical facilities.

Job Information

About TikTok

TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. TikTok's global headquarters are in Los Angeles and Singapore, and we also have offices in New York City, London, Dublin, Paris, Berlin, Dubai, Jakarta, Seoul, and Tokyo.

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Why Join Us

Inspiring creativity is at the core of TikTok's mission. Our innovative product is built to help people authentically express themselves, discover and connect – and our global, diverse teams make that possible. Together, we create value for our communities, inspire creativity and bring joy - a mission we work towards every day.

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We strive to do great things with great people. We lead with curiosity, humility, and a desire to make impact in a rapidly growing tech company. Every challenge is an opportunity to learn and innovate as one team. We're resilient and embrace challenges as they come. By constantly iterating and fostering an "Always Day 1" mindset, we achieve meaningful breakthroughs for ourselves, our company, and our users. When we create and grow together, the possibilities are limitless. Join us.

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Diversity & Inclusion

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TikTok is committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives. Our platform connects people from across the globe and so does our workplace. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. To achieve that goal, we are committed to celebrating our diverse voices and to creating an environment that reflects the many communities we reach. We are passionate about this and hope you are too.