The ideal candidate will not only safeguard our data center's physical environments but contribute to building scalable, future-proof security systems that evolve with OpenAI's growth.

Key responsibilities include:

• Overseeing the design and implementation of physical security features, including vehicle controls, physical barriers, secure doors, and man traps.
• Collaborating with architects and engineers to incorporate security measures during the design phase.
• Managing the deployment of CCTV, access control systems, alarms, and monitoring solutions.
• Working with IT and security teams to integrate physical security systems with network infrastructure.
• Managing the installation, and commissioning of technical security systems for assigned regions.
• Developing and implementing security operations protocols for data center sites.
• Ensuring regular maintenance, testing, and upgrades of security systems.
• Training and supporting on-site security teams in system operations and emergency procedures.
• Serving as the primary point of contact for all physical security technology matters during construction and operational phases within the region.
• Liaising with internal teams, external partners, and vendors to align security measures with organizational goals.
• Ensuring compliance with industry standards and best practices for data center security.
• Conducting regular security audits and providing recommendations for continuous improvement.

The role is preferred to be based in San Francisco, Seattle or New York City but may consider remote work. We use a hybrid work model of 3 days in the office per week and offer relocation assistance to new employees. Ability and willingness to travel approximately 25% to regional and international locations to support data center security operations, audits, and risk assessments.

You might thrive in this role if you have:

• Professional Experience: 12+ years in corporate security and/or law enforcement/military environments.
• Physical security: 7+ years of leadership and experience in data center physical security operational environments.
• Technical Experience: Implementing and optimizing advanced security technologies,such as access control, surveillance, visitor management systems, and intrusion detection systems.
• Vendor Management: A successful track record of evaluating and managing third-party security vendors and contracted services.
• Relationship Building: Demonstrated ability to partner effectively with internal teams and external agencies, forging strong, collaborative relationships.
• Audit and Assessment: Proven skill in conducting industry audits and assessing physical security risk to ensure data centers meet and exceed industry standards and best practices.
• Adaptability & Resilience: Comfortable working in a dynamic environment, swiftly pivoting in response to emerging threats or organizational changes.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or other applicable legally protected characteristic.

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