Global Data Center Physical Security Architect

OpenAI; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 205,000 - 335,000; Full time

Job summary

OpenAI is seeking a Data Center Physical Security Systems Engineer to architect and deliver the physical security technology stack that protects our AI infrastructure. You will partner with infrastructure, hardware operations, networking, and regional teams to design scalable, integrated security solutions for a diverse data center portfolio.

The role includes prototyping, integrating, and implementing security technologies, driving operational capabilities, and ensuring compliance across global

Qualifications

• Significant experience in physical security technology or related security domains.
• 15+ years in physical security systems architecture or security technology design.
• Experience in hyperscale infrastructure or large data centers.
• Ability to design security systems across multi-site/global environments.

Responsibilities

• Define and design the physical security technology architecture for AI data center environments.
• Establish enterprise architecture standards and patterns for physical security capabilities.
• Lead architecture governance of physical security systems and platforms.
• Define security standards across diverse deployment models.
• Set standards for secure deployment, resilience, maintenance, and lifecycle management.
• Collaborate with Security Operations, Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, Compliance, Legal, and external providers.
• Provide technical leadership and ongoing architecture reviews and improvements.

Skills

Physical security

Security architecture

Hyperscale infra

OT security

Tools

Video management systems

Access control systems

Identity management

Job description

OpenAI is seeking a Data Center Physical Security Systems Engineer to architect and deliver the physical security technology stack that protects our AI infrastructure. You will partner with infrastructure, hardware operations, networking, and regional teams to design scalable, integrated security solutions for a diverse data center portfolio.

The role includes prototyping, integrating, and implementing security technologies, driving operational capabilities, and ensuring compliance across global