Global Safety & Security Manager

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Sydney, New South Wales, AUS
Hybrid
Senior level
Artificial Intelligence • Cloud • Security • Software • Cybersecurity
We are building the monitoring and security platform for developers, IT ops teams and business users in the cloud age.
The Role
Manage APAC safety and physical security operations, including investigations, compliance, risk management, travel and event security, crisis response, emergency preparedness, vendor oversight, and incident management. Develop regional security policies, training, and strategic programs; coordinate with cross-functional teams, law enforcement, and executives; oversee security personnel, assessments, budgets, and tabletop exercises across global offices.
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The Global Safety & Security Team falls under the Operations Team that runs many day-to-day operational functions that help keep our employees safe, happy and productive. We work closely with leadership and employees to ensure that Datadog continues to scale rapidly, yet smoothly and remains a fantastic place to work.

We’re seeking an experienced team member to join our growing global team and play a critical role in keeping Datadogs and its assets safe and secure. You will work directly with the Global Head of Global Safety & Security and cross-functional teams to support safety and security operations across the enterprise. Ideal candidates will be passionate about leadership, security operations, building programs, workplace health and safety, project management, customer service and collaboration. This position is based in our Sydney or Singapore office and will require domestic and international travel. The role will focus particularly on developing our safety compliance, security program development and maturity, incident, investigations and crisis management programs.

At Datadog, we place value in our office culture - the relationships and collaboration it builds and the creativity it brings to the table. We operate as a hybrid workplace to ensure our Datadogs can create a work-life harmony that best fits them.

What You’ll Do:

  • Manage day-to-day global safety and security operations for Datadog’s regional offices  in APAC, including its co-working locations and assist with global safety and security initiatives. 
  • Providing ad-hoc coverage for the EMEA and AMER region may be required at the discretion of the Global Head of Global Safety & Security.
  • Oversee a variety of responsibilities, including investigations, health and safety compliance, security risk management, travel safety, event security, budgeting, crisis management, emergency response, property loss management and global safety and security system management. Enforce Datadog’s security policies and regulations regionally.
  • Document and disseminate security protocols under the guidance of the Head of Global Safety & Security. Develop regional policies, technical security solutions, safety protocols, emergency preparedness training and liaise with local law enforcement in individual offices.
  • Collaborate with various teams, including Office Operations, Real Estate, IT, Legal, Events and People. Maintain regular communication with stakeholders to ensure alignment on global safety and security initiatives and ensure all teams are trained on emergency plans and incident response protocols.
  • Execute daily operations and strategic initiatives for workplace safety and security, contract security personnel management, and response to incidents in Datadog offices.
  • Identify long-term needs in terms of organizational structure, policies/procedures and capital enhancements. Develop strategic plans to obtain executive approval, define objectives, secure resources and execute key milestones.
  • Provide assessments and briefings to leadership, ensuring understanding of corrective actions, their impact and urgency.
  • Facilitate tabletop exercises for regional offices focused on emergency preparedness, crisis management and resilience.

Who You Are:

  • Experienced in managing safety and security operations, ideally within a fast-paced technology environment, with a focus on developing security and safety programs and incident response plans.
  • Skilled in managing all aspects of a physical security program, including but not limited to Executive Protection, Event Security and Travel Security.
  • Experienced in building and growing regional and global safety and security programs to scale with organizational needs.
  • Knowledgeable about global technical security monitoring systems, with experience reviewing architectural plans and planning physical security design.
  • Familiarity with enterprise physical security risk management principles, including conducting security and safety risk assessments and implementing mitigation strategies.
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills to effectively convey security information across all levels of the organization with specific focus to executives.
  • Strong vendor management capabilities, with a track record of managing and coordinating with external security vendors.
  • 8+ years of experience in corporate physical security and safety roles within a global security environment, with specific expertise in Asia Pacific (APAC) regions.
  • 5+ years as a full-time people manager is essential

Datadog values people from all walks of life. We understand not everyone will meet all the above qualifications on day one. That's okay. If you’re passionate about technology and want to grow your skills, we encourage you to apply.

Benefits and Growth:

  • High income earning opportunities based on individual performance
  • New hire stock equity (RSUs) and employee stock purchase plan (ESPP)
  • Continuous professional development, product training, and career pathing
  • Sales training in MEDDIC and Command of the Message
  • Intradepartmental mentor and buddy program for in-house networking
  • An inclusive company culture, ability to join our Community Guilds (Datadog employee resource groups)
  • Access to Inclusion Talks, our Internal panel discussions
  • Free, global Spring Health benefits for employees and dependents age 6+
  • Competitive global benefits
  • Giving programs

Benefits and Growth listed above may vary based on the country of your employment and the nature of your employment with Datadog.

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About Datadog: 

Datadog is the leading observability and security platform for the AI era, providing businesses with unified visibility across the technology stack to manage complexity at scale. It brings applications, infrastructure, data, models, and security into one place, using AI to detect and resolve issues before they impact customers. Trusted globally by Fortune 500 companies and high-growth AI leaders, Datadog enables businesses to move faster with clarity and confidence. Learn more about #DatadogLife on Instagram, LinkedIn, and Datadog Learning Center.

Equal Opportunity at Datadog:

Datadog is proud to offer equal employment opportunity to everyone regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, veteran status, and other characteristics protected by law. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. Here are our Candidate Legal Notices for your reference. 

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Skills Required

  • Experience managing safety and physical security operations in a global environment
  • Experience developing and scaling regional or global safety and security programs
  • Experience managing physical security programs, including executive protection, event security, and travel security
  • Knowledge of global technical security monitoring systems and physical security design
  • Experience conducting security and safety risk assessments and implementing mitigation strategies
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, including executive communication
  • Strong vendor management capabilities with external security vendors
  • 8+ years of experience in corporate physical security and safety roles within a global security environment
  • Specific expertise in Asia Pacific regions
  • 5+ years of full-time people management experience
  • Experience in a fast-paced technology environment

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Datadog Compensation & Benefits Highlights

  • Healthcare Strength Health coverage is described as comprehensive, with medical, dental, and vision plans plus added mental-health resources and wellness support. Feedback suggests virtual-care options and fitness reimbursements further strengthen this area.
  • Parental & Family Support Paid parental leave and broad family-forming benefits (e.g., fertility, adoption, surrogacy) are consistently highlighted. Feedback suggests extras like childcare help and pet-related benefits reinforce an inclusive family focus.
  • Equity Value & Accessibility Employees have access to equity via new-hire grants and a discounted Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Feedback suggests these ownership programs materially enhance total rewards for many roles.

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The Company
HQ: New York, NY
6,500 Employees
Year Founded: 2010

What We Do

Datadog (NASDAQ: DDOG) is a global SaaS business, delivering a rare combination of growth and profitability. We are on a mission to break down silos and solve complexity in the cloud age by enabling digital transformation, cloud migration, and infrastructure monitoring of our customers' entire technology stacks. Built by engineers, for engineers, Datadog is used by organizations of all sizes across a wide range of industries. Together, we champion professional development, diversity of thought, innovation, and work excellence to empower continuous growth. Join the pack and become part of a collaborative, pragmatic, and thoughtful people-first community where we solve tough problems, take smart risks, and celebrate one another.

Why Work With Us

At Datadog, we learn from and celebrate each other daily - each win is a team win. Datadogs solve tough problems, innovate pragmatically, and grow together. We promote from within, provide mentorship and opportunities for career development, and support our colleagues in the process. Best of all? We truly love what we do.

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