Lead, Data Center Physical Security Operations (north America)

Anthropic

San Francisco, CA, US
Base: $405,000 usd; bonus/equity: not specified; b...
On-site
Physical security at hyperscale or colocation sites
Led new-build data center projects from design to turnover
Managed vendor portfolio with sla and budget ownership
Anthropic's mission is to create reliable, interpretable, and steerable AI systems that are safe and beneficial for society

Job Summary

  • Anthropic's mission is to create reliable, interpretable, and steerable AI systems that are safe and beneficial for society.
  • This role involves owning the physical security program across owned and colocation data center sites in North America.
  • Candidates must be able to set direction without waiting for mature playbooks in an ambiguous, fast-moving environment.

Matching Summary

Anthropic's mission is to create reliable, interpretable, and steerable AI systems that are safe and beneficial for society.

Salary

Base: $405,000 USD; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Physical security at hyperscale or colocation sites
  • Led new-build data center projects from design to turnover
  • Managed vendor portfolio with SLA and budget ownership
  • Authored physical security policies, standards, and SOPs
  • Cross-functional collaboration with infrastructure and legal teams

Nice-to-have

  • Experience standing up a security function from 0 to 1
  • Background in regulated environments like critical infrastructure
  • Direct experience leading external audits of physical controls
  • Ability to adapt when design and strategy shift mid-stream
  • Calibrating security to business reality without blocking outcomes

Key Requirements

  • Extensive experience operating physical security at hyperscale or major colocation operators
  • CPP or PSP certification preferred
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Matrixed or virtual team leadership experience required

Work Rights

Not specified

Sponsorship: available

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