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Datacenter Security Operations Manager

Norway, Stavanger · Job Posted March 18, 2026
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As a Datacenter Security Operations Manager 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 your applicable region and will collaborate with the vendor security guarding staff to meet collective security requirements and provide security capabilities, anticipate site 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 career growth, develop deeper physical security acumen and global security program management.

Job Responsibility

  • Oversee the implementation of physical security policies and procedures at applicable datacenters
  • Perform analysis to detect security threats, alerts, or risks and escalates to critical incident response team and/or external authorities
  • Implement security protocols to support the physical protection of company personnel and assets
  • Deliver and maintain security programs in areas of responsibility
  • Partner with datacenter operations, security systems and other Microsoft stakeholders
  • Continuously improve the efficiency and maturity of the overall physical security program
  • Receive escalations/notifications of physical security and business impacting events and appropriately triage
  • Contribute to collaborative efforts with stakeholders to support security capabilities
  • Support risk identification for datacenter insecurity and security disruption
  • Summarize and report risk analysis to internal stakeholders and leaders
  • Embody our culture and values

Requirements

  • 4+ years' experience in Security Program or Program Management or related field
  • Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements
  • Microsoft Cloud Background Check
  • Bachelor's Degree in Business Risks or related field AND 8+ years' experience in Security Program or Program Management OR equivalent experience
  • Industry security certifications such as CPP, PSP, or other relevant security certification

Nice to have

  • Bachelor's Degree in Business Risks or related field AND 8+ years' experience in Security Program or Program Management OR equivalent experience
  • Industry security certifications such as CPP, PSP, or other relevant security certification

What we offer

Trainings and growth opportunities including Career Rotation Programs, Diversity & Inclusion trainings and events, and professional certifications

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