
Data Center Physical Security Lead
Anthropic
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: San Francisco • California • District of Columbia • United States
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Salary
💰 $365,000 - $435,000 per year
Job Level
Tech Stack
About the role
- Own the physical security posture of all Anthropic-spec data centers
- Define and execute the end-to-end physical security roadmap for all Anthropic data centers globally
- Ensure integrated physical security systems (access control, video surveillance, intrusion detection, perimeter security)
- Collaborate with Infrastructure, Operations, and Facilities teams to embed security into the data center lifecycle
- Conduct risk assessments and threat modeling for greenfield and brownfield projects
- Partner with Compliance and Legal to ensure physical security systems meet relevant standards
- Develop physical security incident response protocols
- Define KPIs that measure actual security posture, system effectiveness, vendor performance, incident metrics, coverage gaps
Requirements
- 10+ years designing, deploying, and managing physical security for high-value compute infrastructure (data centers, critical infrastructure, sensitive facilities)
- Hold relevant certifications (PSP, CPP, CISSP, CISM)
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Equity and benefits
- Generous vacation and parental leave
- Flexible working hours
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
physical securityrisk assessmentsthreat modelingincident response protocolsaccess controlvideo surveillanceintrusion detectionperimeter securityKPI developmentsecurity system effectiveness
Soft skills
collaborationcommunicationleadershiporganizational skills
Certifications
PSPCPPCISSPCISM