Datacenter Security Operations Manager - CTJ - Poly

Microsoft • Manassas, VA

18h • $97,600 - $206,400 • Onsite

About The Position

As a Datacenter Security Operations Manager in CO+I Physical Security, you will lead vendor security personnel in protecting Microsoft datacenters that support U.S. Government customers. You will partner with stakeholders to ensure secure operations, incident response, and emergency planning at highly secure datacenter facilities and other facilities as needed. The role includes anticipating site-specific security risks and disruptions, developing mitigation strategies, and communicating risk analyses and root-cause findings to internal and external stakeholders and leaders. The manager is expected to work at the datacenter daily and respond quickly to emergencies.

The Air Gapped Cloud (AGC) Datacenter Physical Security organization works with the National Security Team, Assurance, Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS), and Program Protection teams to meet U.S. Government partner standards. The organization aims to provide safe and secure cloud computing environments and offers employee training and development opportunities, including Career Rotation Programs, Diversity & Inclusion trainings and events, and professional certifications.

Requirements

• At least 4 years of experience in security program management, program management, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Must have an active U.S. Government Top Secret Clearance with access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), based on a Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) with Polygraph.
• Must meet Microsoft, customer, and/or government security screening requirements before the offer and after hire; failure to maintain or obtain required clearance or screening may result in employment action up to termination.
• Successful verification of the stated security clearance is required; clearance verification information must be provided before an employment offer.
• Must pass the Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire or transfer and every two years thereafter.
• U.S. citizenship verification is required due to citizenship-based legal restrictions.
• Available for 24x7x365 on-call coverage and able to respond in person to a local site within one hour of a critical incident, if necessary.
• Able to travel periodically, as planned or unplanned, within or outside the assigned city or metropolitan area.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in a security- or management-related discipline, or at least 8 years of experience in progressively more responsible security roles.
• Industry security certification such as CPP, PSP, or another relevant security certification.
• At least 2 years of experience leading people in security program management, program management, or a related field.
• At least 2 years of experience leading teams in campus or multi-site security operations for facilities housing U.S. Government classified and other sensitive information, including oversight of contract guard operations, alarm investigation, and incident reporting.
• Experience applying ICD705, NISPOM, and other standards for the physical protection of U.S. Government information.
• Experience developing and documenting standard operating plans, procedures, and processes; executing training and practical exercises; and documenting and applying lessons learned.
• Strong, concise writing skills to inform and persuade others, and confidence and skill in preparing and delivering presentations and briefings to customers, senior leaders, and executives.

Responsibilities

• Lead a vendor security team and hold it accountable to AGC Standard Operating Procedures.
• Maintain the physical security of assigned datacenters to protect customer data, people, and critical infrastructure.
• Serve as a physical security subject matter expert, independently deliver work, represent the team, and lead through delegation.
• Analyze potential security threats, alerts, and risks; escalate matters to the critical incident response team or external authorities when necessary.
• Implement physical security protocols and deliver and maintain security programs in assigned areas of responsibility.
• Advocate for critical security programs with datacenter operations personnel, Facility Security Officers, and other Microsoft stakeholders to support secure, continuous operations.
• Triage escalations and notifications involving physical security or business-impacting events, inform leadership as appropriate, and ensure effective incident response.
• Provide on-call coverage 24x7x365 and travel periodically, as planned or unplanned, within or outside the assigned metropolitan area.
• Respond in person to a local site within one hour of a critical incident, if necessary, to lead and oversee the security response.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to support security capabilities and identify datacenter risks, including risks to life safety, business operations, and reputation.
• Summarize and report risk analyses to internal stakeholders and leaders.

Benefits

• The organization offers training and growth opportunities, including Career Rotation Programs, Diversity & Inclusion trainings and events, and professional certifications.
• Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation; additional benefits and pay information is available through the linked Microsoft careers page.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed