Country Security Operations Manager

About the role

Microsoft’s Cloud Operations & Innovation (CO+I) team is looking for a Country Security Operations Manager to lead physical security across datacenters and related facilities in the United Arab Emirates. The role combines strategic risk mitigation, vendor management, and hands‑on security operations to protect personnel, infrastructure, data, and confidential information.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct regular field visits to datacenters, assess security health, and remediate non‑conformities.
• Develop, maintain, and continuously improve physical security Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Lead and coach in‑country Datacenter Security Operations Managers and cross‑functional teams.
• Collaborate with stakeholders, partners, and suppliers to meet security requirements and address life‑safety or business‑continuity risks.
• Anticipate country‑specific security disruptions and devise mitigation and response strategies.
• Manage vendor relationships, budgets, and incident‑response processes.

Required profile

• Minimum 72 months (6 years) of experience in physical security operations, preferably in a large‑scale data‑center environment.
• Proven ability to lead security teams and manage complex stakeholder relationships.
• Located in the United Arab Emirates with flexibility to work onsite, remotely, or in a hybrid model.
• Strong analytical mindset and ability to develop risk‑based security strategies.

Required skills

• Vendor Budget Management
• Incident Response

What we offer

• Opportunity to work on a global security program protecting Microsoft’s cloud services.
• Flexible work arrangements (partial or full remote).
• Access to professional development, certifications, and diversity & inclusion programs.