About the job
About Our Team
The Corporate Security team at OpenAI is dedicated to ensuring the safety and security of all employees and executives. Our mission is to foster a secure environment that enables our team members to work without concerns about safety or disruptions.
About the Position
As the Regional Lead for Data Center Physical Security, you will play a pivotal role in maintaining the highest standards of physical security for OpenAI's data centers across the United States. In light of OpenAI's expansion, we seek a dynamic leader who can design, implement, and manage comprehensive security infrastructures to safeguard our facilities, assets, and personnel. This position is essential for mitigating risks, ensuring operational continuity, and adhering to industry security standards while supporting OpenAI’s growth strategies. We are looking for an individual who thrives in a fast-paced setting, collaborates effectively with cross-functional teams and external partners, and proactively addresses security challenges with innovative and proven solutions. You will work closely with various departments to strengthen OpenAI’s security posture in a rapidly evolving landscape. The ideal candidate will not only protect our data center environments but also contribute to developing scalable, future-ready security systems aligned with OpenAI's trajectory.
This role is ideally based in San Francisco, Seattle, or New York City, though remote work options may be considered. We follow a hybrid model requiring three days in the office per week and provide relocation assistance for new hires. Candidates must be willing to travel approximately 25% for data center security operations, audits, and risk assessments.
Key Responsibilities:
- Physical Security Infrastructure:
- Oversee the design and implementation of physical security features such as vehicle controls, physical barriers, secure access points, and man traps.
- Collaborate with architects and engineers to integrate security measures during the design phase.
- Technical Security Systems:
- Manage the deployment of CCTV systems, access control measures, alarms, and monitoring solutions.
- Coordinate with IT and security teams to integrate physical security systems with the overall network infrastructure.

