OpenAI

Data Center Physical Security Regional Lead San Francisco

Comp$162.4K – $225K

Classified Tasks (32)

Automate 0%Augment 72%Human-Only 28%

Augment (23)

AI assists, human decides

2. Design physical security infrastructures for data center facilities

technical

4. Manage security infrastructures that protect facilities, assets, and personnel

operational

5. Mitigate security risks to data centers, assets, and personnel

analytical

6. Ensure operational continuity of data center security operations

operational

7. Ensure compliance with industry security standards and best practices for data center security

administrative

9. Incorporate security measures during the design phase by collaborating with architects and engineers

technical

10. Oversee the design and implementation of vehicle controls

technical

11. Oversee the design and implementation of physical barriers

technical

12. Oversee the design and implementation of secure doors and man traps

technical

13. Manage deployment of CCTV systems

technical

14. Manage deployment of access control systems

technical

15. Manage deployment of alarm systems

technical

16. Manage deployment of monitoring solutions

technical

17. Integrate physical security systems with network infrastructure by working with IT and security teams

technical

18. Manage installation and commissioning of technical security systems for assigned regions

operational

19. Manage a PSIM to fuse alarms, access control, and CCTV video for real-time security monitoring

technical

20. Develop security operations protocols for data center sites

administrative

22. Ensure regular maintenance of security systems

operational

23. Ensure testing and upgrades of security systems

operational

28. Conduct regular security audits and assessments

analytical

29. Provide recommendations for continuous security improvement based on audit findings

analytical

30. Develop and implement security solutions to proactively address security challenges

technical

31. Design and build scalable, future-proof security systems that evolve with organizational growth

technical

Human-Only (9)

Requires human judgment

1. Lead efforts to ensure the highest level of physical security for OpenAI’s data centers

leadership

3. Implement physical security infrastructures at data center sites

operational

8. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and external partners to address security challenges

communication

21. Implement security operations protocols at data center sites

operational

24. Train on-site security teams in system operations

communication

25. Support on-site security teams in emergency procedures

operational

26. Serve as the primary point of contact for physical security technology matters during construction and operational phases within the region

communication

27. Liaise with internal teams, external partners, and vendors to align security measures with organizational goals

communication

32. Travel to regional and international locations to support data center security operations, audits, and risk assessments

operational

Job description

--- BEGIN UNTRUSTED EXTERNAL CONTENT (source: https://openai.com/careers/data-center-physical-security-regional-lead-san-francisco/) --- Skip to main contentResearchProductsBusinessDevelopersCompanyFoundation(opens in a new window)Log inTry ChatGPT(opens in a new window)ResearchProductsBusinessDevelopersCompanyFoundation(opens in a new window)Data Center Physical Security Regional Lead | OpenAICareersData Center Physical Security Regional LeadCorporate Security - San Francisco, New York City, Seattle, and Remote - USApply now(opens in a new window)About the TeamThe Corporate Security team is responsible for the security and protection of all OpenAI employees and executives. We are committed to creating and maintaining a secure environment that allows our team members to focus on their work without fear of harm or disruption.About the RoleAs the Data Center Physical Security Regional Lead based in the US you will lead to ensure the highest level of physical security for OpenAI’s data centers. As OpenAI expands its data center footprint, there is a growing need for a regional leader who can design, implement, and manage robust security infrastructures that protect our facilities, assets, and people. This role is driven by the need to mitigate risk, ensure operational continuity, and comply with industry security standards while supporting OpenAI’s growth objectives. We are looking for someone who can thrive in a fast-paced environment, seamlessly collaborate with cross-functional teams and external partners, and proactively address security challenges through innovative and proven solutions. You’ll collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to ensure that OpenAI’s security posture remains strong and adaptive in a fast-evolving environment. 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.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.In this role, you will:Physical Security Infrastructure:Oversee the design and implementation of physical security features, including vehicle controls, physical barriers, secure doors, and man traps.Collaborate with architects and engineers to incorporate security measures during the design phase.Technical Security Systems:Manage the deployment of CCTV, access control systems, alarms, and monitoring solutions.Work with IT and security teams to integrate physical security systems with network infrastructure.Manage the installation, and commissioning of technical security systems for assigned regions.Manage a PSIM (Physical Security Information Management) – fusing alarms, access control, and CCTV video for real-time security monitoring.Operations and Maintenance:Develop and implement security operations protocols for data center sites.Ensure regular maintenance, testing, and upgrades of security systems.Train and support on-site security teams in system operations and emergency procedures.Partnerships & Stakeholder Engagement:Serve as the primary point of contact for all physical security technology matters during construction and operational phases within the region.Liaise with internal teams, external partners, and vendors to align security measures with organizational goals.Compliance & Risk Assessment:Ensure compliance with industry standards and best practices for data center security.Conduct regular security audits and provide recommendations for continuous improvement. You might thrive in this role if you:Professional Experience: 12+ years in corporate security and/or law enforcement/military environments.Physical security: 7

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