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Physical Security Operations Area Lead
- Meta (Sunnyvale, CA)
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Summary:
Meta’s Global Security team is seeking to fill the role of Physical Security Operations Area Lead in the San Francisco Bay Area, reporting to the Regional Security Director. Our Meta offices are the foundation upon which our rapidly growing company operates. This role will manage all physical security operations and programs to deliver a safe and secure environment at our locations while protecting our people, assets and operations. Physical Security Operations include oversight of contract security guard force in the assigned area, incident escalation and crisis response. Programmatic responsibilities will include support of emerging business lines within the assigned area to include Reality Lab and Retail operations, along with other workplace initiatives and emerging business lines. You will be expected to lead and manage strategic relationships both internally and externally, driving large-scale projects that support established strategies. As the Area Lead, you will contribute to the vision and strategy, scaling operations, developing talent, and creating robust operational protocols, policies, and standards. These efforts will ensure a cohesive, consistent, and unified global program that advances Meta’s mission to connect the world.Maintaining close partnerships with cross-functional teams to execute our vision and enhance the program is a key component of the role. This position will be located in the San Francisco Bay Area and will have responsibilities as assigned within the region and travel.
Required Skills:
Physical Security Operations Area Lead Responsibilities:
1. Manage physical security programs for assigned areas, encompassing emerging business lines, site operations, stakeholder priorities, strategic partnerships, incident, emergency, crisis management
2. Provide programmatic oversight to ensure all physical security initiatives, projects, and activities are aligned with organizational goals, effectively managed, and continuously improved
3. Contribute to the overall strategy, goals, and objectives of assigned areas, while executing global security standards, policies, procedures, best practices, and training to protect Meta's people, assets, and operations
4. Work cross-functionally to execute Global Security strategies, compliance, programs, and tools, partnering with local leadership to mitigate risks, align support of key stakeholders, and enhance the overall approach to keeping employees safe and secure
5. Review threats, incident, and activity trends across Global Security cross-functional teams to develop and implement strategies to reduce risk and improve physical security programs and operations
6. Oversee the contract and operating budget for the assigned area and programs, including staffing, deployment, supplies, and other resources
7. Lead and participate in high-priority global and regional projects that are critical to Physical Security Operations
8. Identify, develop, support, and implement organizational policies and procedures to mitigate risk to employees and assets
9. Collaborate with cross-functional business lines, Global Security teams, including the Operations Center, Intelligence and Investigations, and Executive Protection, to drive seamless day-to-day operations and effective incident management
10. Work cross-functionally to anticipate, identify, and evaluate opportunities that carry a significant risk to the Company and operations
11. Develop and deliver training programs to support security policies, procedures, and best practices
12. Develop and implement comprehensive physical security plans for new locations, business lines, events, and other identified areas
13. Support oversight of on-site and off-site events when needed, including liaising with other security teams and industry talent
Minimum Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
14. 5+ years experience in physical security operations and program management, law enforcement, or a combination of physical security discipline
15. Experience managing security operations and security personnel and delivering, customer-oriented security programs
16. Experience working cross-functionally
17. Knowledge in the areas of emergency management, fire life safety, crisis and incident response
18. Experience with security technologies including Video Surveillance, Access Control, Incident Management Systems and Security Operations Center
19. Experience in securing intellectual property, confidential office locations, or other high-risk locations and assets
20. Willingness to travel within assigned area approximately 50% and beyond assigned area on occasion
21. Experience conducting physical security surveys and site visits with on-site leadership and partnering cross-functionally
Preferred Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
22. 7+ years experience managing global physical security programs and operations where 24/7 availability is required
23. Bachelor’s degree or international equivalent
24. Experience in managing and delivering physical security programs for large organizations in a complex environment
25. Experience in communicating complex situations and ideas to different audiences
26. Demonstrated experience managing incident, emergency, and crisis scenarios
27. Experience building and executing strategic plans
28. Experience in working with cross-functional teams in a rapidly changing environment
29. Demonstrated experience identifying and effectively managing physical security risks and multi-crises
30. Demonstrated partnership with industry peers and external agencies
Public Compensation:
$109,000/year to $157,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits
**Industry:** Internet
Equal Opportunity:
Meta is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Meta participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law. Please note that Meta may leverage artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies in connection with applications for employment.
Meta is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know at [email protected].
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