Overview

Overview

Microsoft's Cloud Operations + Innovation (CO+I) organisation powers the infrastructure supporting Microsoft's cloud services. Datacenter Physical Security is responsible for protecting people, facilities, assets and critical infrastructure.

The Datacenter Security Operations Manager (DSOM) leads day-to-day physical security operations across assigned Microsoft datacenters, campuses and metro locations. The role provides operational leadership, security subject-matter expertise and oversight of contracted security services, ensuring physical security measures remain effective, resilient and aligned with Microsoft policies, standards and operational requirements.

The ideal candidate will work closely with Datacenter Operations, Engineering, Environmental Health and Safety, Compliance, Investigations, Security Design and Delivery, lease providers, construction partners and contracted security service providers.

Responsibilities

Security Operations Leadership

• Lead and oversee physical security operations across assigned datacenters, campuses and metro locations.




• Ensure security programmes, procedures, post orders and site-specific instructions are implemented consistently.
• Assess the effectiveness of access control, video surveillance, intrusion detection, alarms, physical barriers, screening checkpoints and other security measures.
• Conduct regular site visits, security reviews and operational assessments to verify compliance with established security baselines.
• Monitor operational performance, identify gaps and drive corrective and preventive actions.
• Maintain accurate security documentation, operational records and leadership reporting.

Incident Management and Investigations

• Lead in office response to security incidents, threats and significant operational events.
• Coordinate response activities with Datacenter Operations, security service providers, lease providers, internal security teams and local authorities, as appropriate

📌 Datacenter Security Operations Manager (Hyderabad)
🏢 Microsoft
📍 Hyderabad