Data Center Security Operations Manager

Microsoft•Boydton, VA

9d•$97,600 - $206,400•Onsite

About The Position

The Datacenter Security Operations Manager is part of Microsoft Cloud Operations & Innovation (CO+I) Physical Security, a global team responsible for protecting the personnel, infrastructure, data, and confidential information that support Microsoft Cloud services. The role is accountable for physical security operations at datacenters and related facilities within an applicable region. The manager works from an agreed-upon datacenter location in that region and collaborates with vendor security guarding staff and internal stakeholders to provide required security capabilities and maintain secure, continuous operations. The position identifies site-specific security threats and risks, including risks to life safety, business operations, and reputation; develops and supports mitigation strategies; responds to security events; and communicates risk analyses and root-cause findings to stakeholders and leaders. It also oversees physical security policies and procedures, supports incident response, and improves the effectiveness and maturity of the datacenter physical security program. The role is on call 24x7x365 and requires periodic planned or unplanned travel within or outside the assigned metropolitan area.

Requirements

At least 4 years of experience in security program management, program management, or a related field.
Ability to meet Microsoft, customer, and/or government security screening requirements.
Pass the Microsoft Cloud Background Check upon hire or transfer and every two years thereafter.
Verification of U.S. citizenship to meet federal government security requirements.
Must be located in the applicable region and work from an agreed-upon datacenter location.
Availability for 24x7x365 on-call responsibilities and periodic planned or unplanned travel.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Business Risks or a related field and at least 8 years of experience in security program management, program management, or equivalent experience.
Industry security certification such as CPP, PSP, or another relevant security certification.

Responsibilities

Oversee implementation of physical security policies and procedures at applicable datacenters, ensuring the vendor guard force has the resources and information needed to meet Microsoft and customer requirements and protect people, information, and critical infrastructure.
Analyze security threats, alerts, and risks, escalating them to the critical incident response team and/or external authorities when necessary.
Implement security protocols to protect company personnel and assets, and deliver and maintain security programs in areas of responsibility.
Partner with datacenter operations, security systems teams, and other Microsoft stakeholders to support secure and continuous operations.
Improve the efficiency and maturity of the physical security program by using data, recommending strategies, managing and forecasting budgets and resources, and developing solutions that scale, automate, and simplify processes.
Receive and triage escalations and notifications of physical security or business-impacting events; keep regional leadership informed and ensure appropriate personnel respond effectively.
Collaborate with stakeholders to support security capabilities and identify datacenter insecurity and security-disruption risks.
Summarize and report risk analyses to internal stakeholders and leaders.
Be on call 24x7x365 and travel periodically, as planned or unplanned, within or outside the assigned city or metropolitan area.
Embody Microsoft’s culture and values.