Data Center Physical Security Systems EngineerNew$205K–$335K

OpenAI
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The opportunity

OpenAI is seeking a Data Center Physical Security Systems Engineer to define and deliver the physical security technology architecture that protects the infrastructure powering advanced AI systems. As OpenAI’s global compute footprint continues to expand, this role will partner…

What you'll do

  • Define and design the physical security technology architecture strategy for: AI data center environments, establishing scalable and resilient security system designs aligned with OpenAI’s infrastructure risk profile

  • Define enterprise architecture standards and technical patterns for physical: security capabilities, including access control, video surveillance, intrusion detection, identity-based access, integrated monitoring, and emerging security technologies.

  • Lead the architecture and governance of physical security systems and supporting platforms.

  • Define security standards and requirements across diverse infrastructure deployment models.

  • Define standards for secure deployment, operational resilience, maintenance,: and lifecycle management of security technologies.

  • Partner with Security Operations, Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, Compliance,: Legal, Procurement, and external providers to ensure physical security systems are integrated, operationally effective, and capable of supporting enterprise risk management objectives.

What they're looking for

  • Provide technical leadership, design governance, and continuous improvement: through architecture reviews, technology evaluations, deployment oversight, and the evolution of standards, reference architectures, and best practices across global AI infrastructure deployments.
  • Significant experience in physical security technology, security engineering,: systems engineering, OT / ICS security, or adjacent cyber-physical infrastructure domains, and you can turn ambiguous problems into working technical systems.
  • + years of experience in physical security systems architecture,: infrastructure security engineering, or security technology design.
  • Experience building or hardening systems in hyperscale infrastructure,: critical infrastructure, large-scale data centers, or complex cyber-physical environments.