Facility Operations

Cylake, Inc; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Benefits package

Diversity and inclusion

Job summary

Cylake in Sunnyvale, CA, is seeking an exceptional Facility Operations Lead to oversee day-to-day office operations, maintenance, and safety of our physical environment. You will partner across People, Engineering, Marketing, and Finance to improve and scale our workspace.

You will manage vendor relationships, oversee space planning, and support hardware lab setup with IT and Engineering. This role requires hands-on problem-solving in a fast-growing startup.

Qualifications

• Strong project management skills and ability to manage multiple workplace projects from planning through completion.
• Experience partnering with People and cross-functional teams to deliver a high-quality workplace experience.
• Expertise in sourcing, negotiating, and managing contracts with external vendors and contractors.
• Knowledge of building safety protocols and OSHA compliance.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end site operations, including security, access systems, shipping, janitorial, and daily office amenities.
• Maintain building safety programs and emergency response plans and coordinate required inspections, documentation, training, and corrective actions.
• Own the landlord/building management relationship.
• Optimize workspace layouts and seat maps to accommodate changing team needs and plan long-term space/capacity.
• Co-create a vibrant workplace culture with People through event support and onboarding improvements.
• Lead vendor relationships and contractor work, managing quotes, SLAs, and upgrades.
• Build and scale hardware lab environments with Engineering and IT, managing power and safety.

Skills

Project management

Vendor management

Cross-functional collaboration

Facilities management

Workplace safety

Job description

Your Impact

Join a small team building the next generation of Cyber Security products from the ground up. Led by industry veterans with a proven track record of success - you will get to architect, build, and deliver hugely impactful products with this world class team. You will have the opportunity to grow your career and skills along with the company from the very start.

About the Role

We're looking for an exceptional Facility Operations Lead to oversee the day-to-day office operations, maintenance, and overall safety of our physical environment. In this role, you’ll ensure our office, equipment, and workspace systems run smoothly, efficiently, and safely so our team can focus on doing their best work.

You'll partner directly across different teams, including People, Engineering, Marketing and Finance. From identifying areas of improvements to designing office areas to facilitate collaboration, you’ll act as the main point of contact for vendor management, emergency response, workplace services, and preventative maintenance. This role is ideal for someone who loves to interact across different functions and enjoys hands‑on problem solving, ownership and the variability of work that comes from a fast growing startup environment.

What You'll Do

• Manage end-to-end site operations, including security, access systems, shipping, janitorial, and daily office amenities
• Maintain building safety programs and emergency response plans and coordinate required inspections, documentation, training, and corrective actions to support compliance with applicable requirements, including the company’s Workplace Violence Prevention Program and Illness and Injury Prevention Programs.
• Own the landlord/building management relationship
• Optimize workspace layouts and seat maps to accommodate changing team needs in a fast‑paced startup environment. Own longer‑term space/capacity planning as headcount grows — e.g., expansion planning, office moves, furniture/build‑outs
• Co-create a vibrant workplace culture alongside the People team through event support, office space optimization, and seamless onboarding.
• Lead vendor relationships and contractor work, managing quotes, service level agreements, and physical upgrades or repairs.
• Build and scale hardware lab environments in direct partnership with Engineering and IT, managing power, ESD safety, and workbench infrastructure.

What We're Looking For

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high growth tech startup
• Demonstrated experience partnering with People and cross-functional teams to deliver a high‑quality workplace experience, support events and onboarding, and optimize office space for a growing organization
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple workplace projects simultaneously from planning through completion.
• Expertise in sourcing, negotiating, and managing contracts with external vendors, electrical/HVAC contractors, landlord representatives, and janitorial services.
• Strong knowledge of building safety protocols, OSHA compliance, workplace security systems, and emergency response planning.
• Hands‑on experience working alongside IT and Engineering teams to set up hardware labs, manage server racks, coordinate high‑density power requirements, and maintain ESD‑safe environments.

You'll Thrive Here If You...

• Are a natural problem solver
• Care deeply about work culture
• Take pride in ownership
• Are empathetic and approachable
• Operate with high agency and sense of urgency

We offer competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support our employees’ health, well‑being, and long‑term success. The expected salary range for this position is $110,000 – $135,000 per year. Within this range, individual pay is determined based on job‑related factors including skills, experience, qualifications, and internal equity.Your recruiter will provide additional details on compensation and benefits to qualified candidates during the hiring process.

We’re committed to building a diverse, inclusive workplace where everyone can do their best work. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or other applicable legally protected characteristic. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process, please let us know — we’re happy to support you.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship now or in the future.