The Global Security Area Manager is responsible for reducing risk, responding to incidents and overall direction & leadership of the on-site security team. Supports and executes global physical security programs, initiatives, processes and best practices to build a safe and secure environment. Builds cross-functional partnerships across the data center team and Meta by communicating team goals, wins and opportunities to maximize safe and secure work environments. Cultivates external partnerships with local and state law enforcement, federal agencies, third party vendors and community organizations.
Global Security Area Manager Responsibilities
- Accountable for leading and providing management oversight of the onsite Data Center Physical Security program (DCPS) at the data center in support of all designated security activities.
- Accountable for ensuring the DCPS team adheres with all Global Security Policies, Protocols, SOPs and Post orders.
- Responsible for the execution of and assisting with Global Physical Security strategies to include enforcement of business conduct and integrity standards, employee safety and security, investigations, crisis response, business continuity and interaction with the security industry and government partners.
- Regularly engages with and communicates updates to the site Circle of Leadership (COL) and other key partners, advising on incidents, emerging risks, and other issues that may impact Meta’s data center operations, employees, or vendors.
- Influences and improves upon existing processes through innovation and operational change management to help drive efficiency.
- Works closely with the Global Security Operations Center and the Global Security Investigations and Intelligence Team to anticipate, identify and evaluate risks to the Meta data center.
- Accountable to ensure that the Data Center staffing requirement is aligned with the Global manning model and help to ensure the security vendor is recruiting, hiring, training, developing, and retaining highly qualified team members in accordance with the statement of services.
- Responsible for ensuring security operations meet expectations of team and company audit programs.
- Accountable for delivering results on assigned projects aligned with team best practices.
- Responsible and accountable for managing the site security budget and quarterly forecast as set out on an annual basis in accordance with leadership.
Minimum Qualifications
- 5+ years of site/campus security management experience
- Planning, organizational, and motivational experience
- Experience drafting in technical and non-technical formats
- Experience presenting both extemporaneously and in formal settings
- Experience in root cause analysis, industry benchmarking, survey evaluation and data interpretation
- Experience in the areas of emergency/disaster management, physical security, critical incident stress management, risk management and business resiliency
- Experience with emergency procedure protocols and regulatory interfaces
- Knowledge in physical security strategies, principles, standards, policies, and procedures
- Experience with security technologies including Video Surveillance, Access Control, and Incident Management Systems, Security Operations Centers
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree
- American Society for Industrial Security (ASIS), Certified Protection Professional (CPP), and/or Physical Security Professional (PSP) certifications
- Safety & Security management experience in a Data Center environment
- Experience working in on a global team
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About Meta
Meta builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. When Facebook launched in 2004, it changed the way people connect. Apps like Messenger, Instagram and WhatsApp further empowered billions around the world. Now, Meta is moving beyond 2D screens toward immersive experiences like augmented and virtual reality to help build the next evolution in social technology. People who choose to build their careers by building with us at Meta help shape a future that will take us beyond what digital connection makes possible today—beyond the constraints of screens, the limits of distance, and even the rules of physics.
$109,000/year to $157,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits
Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate, monthly rate, or annual salary only, and do not include bonus, equity or sales incentives, if applicable. In addition to base compensation, Meta offers benefits. Learn more about benefits at Meta.
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Meta is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, political views or activity, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. You may view our Equal Employment Opportunity notice here.
Meta is committed to providing reasonable support (called accommodations) in our recruiting processes for candidates with disabilities, long term conditions, mental health conditions or sincerely held religious beliefs, or who are neurodivergent or require pregnancy-related support. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, fill out the Accommodations request form .