Director Physical Security Design, Americas

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The AMERS region Security Design Program falls under Microsoft’s Data Center Physical Security (DCPS) organization in CO+I. This program is dedicated to delivering the most trustworthy and efficient physical security services to protect the personnel, infrastructure, data, and confidential information foundational to the Microsoft Cloud. Our vision is to be the most reliable, meticulous, and trusted industry provider of hyperscale cloud physical security. We are accountable, effective, and efficient stewards of the awesome responsibility we hold. We innovate to meet challenges. We automate and simplify to scale efficiently. We constantly create and maintain a collaborative ecosystem. We appreciate and act on opportunities to improve.

DCPS is looking for a Director Physical Security Design, Americas to lead critical projects involving physical security systems design, specification, and technical oversight for critical infrastructure including datacenters, leased collocations, and other types of facilities in the Americas (AMER) region. This position is responsible for working directly with numerous internal and external teams, including architects, engineers, numerous security vendors, construction / project managers, and customers to ensure accurate and timely delivery of services across a wide array of stakeholders and priorities.

This position reports to the Senior Director, Americas and will be an experienced team player, possess effective communication and collaboration skills, can determine the appropriate security systems solutions, and manage a demanding workload in the execution of multiple concurrent projects across geographic and organizational boundaries.

Microsoft’s mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond.

In alignment with our Microsoft values, we are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment for all employees to positively impact our culture every day.

Responsibilities

 

  • Responsible for implementing the design and specification of alarm systems, access control, video surveillance, burglary, radio systems and all other types of physical security equipment to achieve security program goals for special projects and initiatives.
  • Review, modify, and approve all security designs produced by external security vendors.
  • Oversee projects to ensure they are delivered per established baseline requirements and deadlines and within budget.
  • Document and improve work processes in order to make workflow more efficient and productive.
  • Collaborate across groups such as Datacenter Engineering, Datacenter Operations, Datacenter Development, Security Operations, Global Security and other internal and external groups to overcome challenges and deliver results.
  • Collaborate with internal staff (Security Project Managers) and external vendors to support project design through training, implementation and delivery, while maintaining currency with industry best practices and guidelines utilized by the Physical Security program.
  • Participate in project estimating processes as well as contribute to others budgeting processes for physical security system needs in other groups.
  • Contribute subject matter expertise to the research and recommendation of appropriate technical security systems (alarm, access, video, etc.) in conjunction with the Security Technology Team.
  • Embody our Culture and Values

 

Qualifications

Qualifications:

 

  • 8+ years experience in Security Program or Program Management or related field.
  • 4+ years of experience in security engineering solutions and design, as well as supporting implementation throughout construction project lifecycles.

 

Other Requirements

 

  • Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role. These requirements include, but are not limited to the following specialized security screenings:
    • Microsoft Cloud Background Check: This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud Background Check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter.

 

Preferred Qualifications

 

  • Extensive knowledge of foundational security principles, including but not limited to alarm, access control, and video surveillance systems and their application along with the ability to develop conceptual and final designs of these systems.
  • Direct experience in the engineering, design and installation of security systems in datacenters or other critical infrastructure environments is highly desirable.
  • Familiarity with physical security systems project management preferred.
  • Experience, knowledge, and specific training in secure area construction (ICS/ICD 705)
  • This position requires verification of US Citizenship and passing background screening to meet federal government security requirements.
  • PSP, CPP, PMP, or CSPM certifications are highly desirable.
  • Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Art in security, engineering or related discipline, or equivalent experience.

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