Physical Security Lead

About the Team The Corporate Security team is responsible for safeguarding all OpenAI employees and executives. Our mission is to create a secure, resilient environment that allows our teams to focus on their work without risk or disruption. We manage physical security operations across offices, events, and global initiatives, partnering closely with internal teams and external agencies to stay ahead of emerging threats. About the Role As the Corporate Security Operations Manager based in Mountain View, you will own day-to-day site security operations and help develop practical physical-security strategies, policies, and procedures. You will lead vendor-managed armed and unarmed security teams, partner cross-functionally, and serve as a key liaison with local law enforcement and security partners. This is a hands-on site-operations and guard-force leadership role, not primarily an executive, investigative, or policy-leadership position. The role typically requires 4-5 days in the office each week. In this role, you will: Office Security: Develop, implement, and manage practical physical-security measures, including policies, training, and vendor relationships, to protect employees and visitors across the Mountain View site and nearby facilities. Operational Management: Own the day-to-day performance of vendor-managed armed and unarmed security teams across shifts and locations. Set clear operational expectations and ensure security personnel understand and consistently follow company policies, post orders, and procedures. Monitor security practices, identify operational risks, and drive timely, practical mitigation and remediation. Coordinate with Workplace, Facilities, building management, law enforcement, and other internal and external partners to maintain a cohesive security posture. Support broader Corporate Security operations as needed. Support or lead security operations for on-campus events. Serve as the primary point of contact for VIP and government-guest

A World-Changing Company Palantir builds the world’s leading software for data-driven decisions and operations. By bringing the right data to the people who need it, our platforms empower our partners to develop lifesaving drugs, forecast supply chain disruptions, locate missing children, and more. The Role As a Security Systems Engineer at Palantir, you are responsible for implementing, designing, and maintaining the physical security systems that ensure the protection of Palantir’s people, assets, intellectual property, and reputation. You lead research and evaluations for the latest technology, security infrastructure, policies, procedures, systems, and applications, looking for easy-to-use capabilities that reduce button clicks and ultimately give time back to the operator. You will be collaborating with technical teams to develop and maintain end-to-end project plans and ensure on-time delivery. Your technical expertise is second only to your integrity and genuine passion for security and technology. As a member of the Global Security and Investigations team, you work with security professionals, architects, lawyers, and software and network engineers to deliver a safe and secure environment for your fellow employees. Palantir is a global company, so you'll lead physical security projects all over the world. You'll work hard to break down barriers between teams by communicating your knowledge and goals effectively across time zones and other physical and virtual barriers. *Please note this role is NOT for cyber security or information security positions* Core Responsibilities Design and oversee the technical aspects of your projects from conception to full deployment. Systems naturally break and need maintenance. You'll work with vendors and end users to find the best solutions for a problem, in the shortest possible time. Leverage both system and software engineering skills in order to address the needs of all teams within Globa

A World-Changing Company Palantir builds the world’s leading software for data-driven decisions and operations. By bringing the right data to the people who need it, our platforms empower our partners to develop lifesaving drugs, forecast supply chain disruptions, locate missing children, and more. The Role As a Security Systems Engineer at Palantir, you are responsible for implementing, designing, and maintaining the physical security systems that ensure the protection of Palantir’s people, assets, intellectual property, and reputation. You lead research and evaluations for the latest technology, security infrastructure, policies, procedures, systems, and applications, looking for easy-to-use capabilities that reduce button clicks and ultimately give time back to the operator. You will be collaborating with technical teams to develop and maintain end-to-end project plans and ensure on-time delivery. Your technical expertise is second only to your integrity and genuine passion for security and technology. As a member of the Global Security and Investigations team, you work with security professionals, architects, lawyers, and software and network engineers to deliver a safe and secure environment for your fellow employees. Palantir is a global company, so you'll lead physical security projects all over the world. You'll work hard to break down barriers between teams by communicating your knowledge and goals effectively across time zones and other physical and virtual barriers. *Please note this role is NOT for cyber security or information security positions* Core Responsibilities Design and oversee the technical aspects of your projects from conception to full deployment. Systems naturally break and need maintenance. You'll work with vendors and end users to find the best solutions for a problem, in the shortest possible time. Leverage both system and software engineering skills in order to address the needs of all teams within Globa

A World-Changing Company Palantir builds the world’s leading software for data-driven decisions and operations. By bringing the right data to the people who need it, our platforms empower our partners to develop lifesaving drugs, forecast supply chain disruptions, locate missing children, and more. The Role As a Security Systems Engineer at Palantir, you are responsible for implementing, designing, and maintaining the physical security systems that ensure the protection of Palantir’s people, assets, intellectual property, and reputation. You lead research and evaluations for the latest technology, security infrastructure, policies, procedures, systems, and applications, looking for easy-to-use capabilities that reduce button clicks and ultimately give time back to the operator. You will be collaborating with technical teams to develop and maintain end-to-end project plans and ensure on-time delivery. Your technical expertise is second only to your integrity and genuine passion for security and technology. As a member of the Global Security and Investigations team, you work with security professionals, architects, lawyers, and software and network engineers to deliver a safe and secure environment for your fellow employees. Palantir is a global company, so you'll lead physical security projects all over the world. You'll work hard to break down barriers between teams by communicating your knowledge and goals effectively across time zones and other physical and virtual barriers. *Please note this role is NOT for cyber security or information security positions* Core Responsibilities Design and oversee the technical aspects of your projects from conception to full deployment. Systems naturally break and need maintenance. You'll work with vendors and end users to find the best solutions for a problem, in the shortest possible time. Leverage both system and software engineering skills in order to address the needs of all teams within Globa

A World-Changing Company Palantir builds the world’s leading software for data-driven decisions and operations. By bringing the right data to the people who need it, our platforms empower our partners to develop lifesaving drugs, forecast supply chain disruptions, locate missing children, and more. The Role As a Security Systems Engineer at Palantir, you are responsible for implementing, designing, and maintaining the physical security systems that ensure the protection of Palantir’s people, assets, intellectual property, and reputation. You lead research and evaluations for the latest technology, security infrastructure, policies, procedures, systems, and applications, looking for easy-to-use capabilities that reduce button clicks and ultimately give time back to the operator. You will be collaborating with technical teams to develop and maintain end-to-end project plans and ensure on-time delivery. Your technical expertise is second only to your integrity and genuine passion for security and technology. As a member of the Global Security and Investigations team, you work with security professionals, architects, lawyers, and software and network engineers to deliver a safe and secure environment for your fellow employees. Palantir is a global company, so you'll lead physical security projects all over the world. You'll work hard to break down barriers between teams by communicating your knowledge and goals effectively across time zones and other physical and virtual barriers. *Please note this role is NOT for cyber security or information security positions* Core Responsibilities Design and oversee the technical aspects of your projects from conception to full deployment. Systems naturally break and need maintenance. You'll work with vendors and end users to find the best solutions for a problem, in the shortest possible time. Leverage both system and software engineering skills in order to address the needs of all teams within Globa

The Director, Corporate Security is a leadership role responsible for the development and implementation of physical security programs to help the company keep all Zoox personnel and property safe and secure. This leader will serve as the primary point of contact for all physical security programs for the company, including physical security operations, risk management, incident response, insider threat coordination, investigations, workplace violence prevention, event security, executive protection, and fleet security. In this role, you will: Lead the physical security team across all Zoox locations Oversee 24/7 security operations, including access control, GSOC, incident response, and emergency management across all sites. Develop, implement, train, and enforce company security policies and procedures. Perform incident investigations and risk assessment activities. Partner with internal stakeholders to ensure they are meeting company standards. Management of outsourced security suppliers to ensure their performance is meeting contractual requirements.. Drive modernization of security infrastructure, integrating smart surveillance, AI-driven analytics, and automation to enhance efficiency and threat detection. Partner with Facilities, HR, EHS, Legal, IT, and ProdSec to align security programs and insider threat protection with business operations. Qualifications 15+ years of progressive experience in corporate security with at least 5 years in a leadership role, ideally at companies with dispersed physical operations. Proven ability to lead and mentor diverse teams, including contractors and third-party service providers. Deep knowledge of physical security technologies, operations centers, and systems integration. Exceptional judgment, communication, and crisis leadership under pressure. Experience with emergency communications and escalation process