Physical Security Operations Regional Manager

Description

Meta is seeking an experienced Physical Security Operations Regional Manager to lead and advance enterprise-scale physical security programs across a defined geographic region. In this role, you will drive the strategy, execution, and continuous improvement of physical security operations protecting Meta's people, facilities, and assets — including offices, events, and critical infrastructure. You will serve as a regional authority on security operations, crisis leadership, and security vendor management, partnering with global security leadership, real estate, legal, and cross-functional teams to deliver resilient and adaptive security programs aligned with Meta's mission.

Responsibilities

Develop and drive the regional physical security operations strategy, including protective services, access control programs, guard force management, and security technology deployment across a complex portfolio of facilities Lead the assessment, design, and implementation of physical security standards and countermeasures for offices, events, and other critical infrastructure within the region Manage relationships with contract security service providers, conducting performance reviews, audits, and program evaluations to ensure service delivery meets defined standards Partner with global security leadership, real estate, legal, and operations teams to align regional security programs with enterprise-wide risk management objectives Conduct and oversee physical security risk assessments, threat analyses, and vulnerability evaluations for regional facilities, translating findings into actionable mitigation plans Lead regional incident response coordination, including crisis management, emergency response planning, and post-incident reviews to drive continuous improvement Develop and maintain regional security metrics, dashboards, and reporting frameworks to communicate the program's health and risk posture to senior leadership and key stakeholders Identify emerging physical security threats and operational gaps, developing novel approaches and contingency plans to build organizational resilience across the region Mentor and coach physical security professionals and cross-functional partners on security best practices, risk frameworks, and operational standards Represent the physical security function in cross-functional forums, influencing facility design decisions, technology investments, and policy development with a long-term strategic lens Lead crisis management efforts across the region, working closely with intelligence partners, proactively responding to complex and evolving threat landscapes and developing lessons learned

Qualifications

12+ years of experience in physical security operations, protective services, or a related security discipline within a large-scale enterprise or critical infrastructure environment Experience leading regional or multi-site physical security programs, including guard force management, access control systems, and security technology platforms Experience conducting physical security risk assessments, threat analyses, and vulnerability evaluations for complex facility portfolios Experience managing third-party security service providers, including contract oversight, performance management, and compliance auditing Experience influencing senior leaders and cross-functional stakeholders through data-driven security recommendations and strategic communication Experience developing and exercising crisis management and emergency response plans in coordination with law enforcement and government agencies Experience adhering to and implementing responsible, ethical AI practices (e.g., risk assessment, bias mitigation, quality and accuracy reviews) Experience with physical security technology applications and evolving industry trends Demonstrated ability to integrate AI tools to optimize/redesign workflows and drive measurable impact (e.g., efficiency gains, quality improvements) Professional certification in physical security such as Certified Protection Professional (CPP) or Physical Security Professional (PSP) Experience integrating physical security operations with electronic security systems, including video surveillance, intrusion detection, and access control platforms Demonstrated ongoing AI skill development (e.g., prompt/context engineering, agent orchestration) and staying current with emerging AI technologies Experience supporting physical security programs at a regional or global scale