Regional Security Operations Lead

Regional Security Operations Lead | Microsoft Careers Skip to main content Microsoft Careers Careers Careers Search Search jobs Sign in Single PositionView All JobsRegional Security Operations LeadUnited States, Multiple Locations, Multiple LocationsApply nowAdd to cartFind out how well you match with this jobUpload your resumeJob descriptionCompany and benefitsJob number200042986Date postedJul 20, 2026Work site0 days / week in-office – remoteTravel50-75%ProfessionGovernance, Risk, & ComplianceDisciplineSecurityRole typePeople ManagerEmployment typeFull-TimeOverviewIn alignment with our Microsoft values, we are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment for all employees to positively impact our culture every day and we need you as a Regional Security Operations Lead.As a Regional Security Operations Lead in CO+I Physical Security, you will be part of a global team dedicated to delivering the most trustworthy security program to protect the personnel, infrastructure, data, and confidential information foundational to the Microsoft Cloud. You will be accountable for physical security operations at datacenters and other related facilities within in geographical areas of responsibilities and will manage Regional Security Operations Managers and Country Security Managers who are responsible for security operations in their respective sub-regions. You will lead teams in collaborating with stakeholders to meet collective security requirements and provide security capabilities, anticipate specific insecurity and security disruption (e.g., life safety, business operations, reputation) and lead discussions on developing strategies for mitigating risks and responding to residual risks. You will communicate risk analysis findings and root cause analysis reports to internal and external stakeholders and leaders. This opportunity will allow you to accelerate your leadership growth and develop deeper physical security acumen and global security program management. The Regional Security Operations Lead must be located in the applicable region and there is a flexible work opportunity to work from home partially or fully.Microsoft’s Cloud Operations & Innovation (CO+I) is the engine that powers our cloud services. As a Regional Security Operations Lead you will perform a key role in delivering the core infrastructure and foundational technologies for Microsoft's online services including Bing, Office 365, Xbox, OneDrive, and the Microsoft Azure platform. As a group, CO+I is focused on the personal and professional development for all employees and offers trainings and growth opportunities including Career Rotation Programs, Diversity & Inclusion trainings and events, and professional certifications.Our infrastructure is comprised of a large global portfolio of more than 200 datacenters in 32 countries and millions of servers. Our foundation is built upon and managed by a team of subject matter experts working to support services for more than 1 billion customers and 20 million businesses in over 90 countries worldwide.With environmental sustainability and optimization at the forefront of our datacenter design and operations, we continue to grow and evolve as we meet the ever-changing business demands that hold Microsoft as a world-class cloud provider.Do you want to empower billions across the world? Come and join us in CO+I and be at the forefront of the action!ResponsibilitiesSecurity Program ManagementOversee and ensure the quality and high-performance delivery of one of the largest contract/vendor security guarding programs in the industry. Continuously assess and scorecard the vendors’ performance and staffing levels, recommend changes to reduce costs and optimize, ensure workplace health and safety programs are in place and running well, etc.Collaborate with peer teams and organizations to ensure the security operations...