Physical Security Operations Regional Manager

Meta

Dublin, IEonsitePosted Aug 16, 2026
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About the role

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.

Physical Security Operations Regional Manager 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

Minimum 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 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

Preferred Qualifications:

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)

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

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.

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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