Physical Security Systems Engineer

About Anthropic

Anthropic’s mission is to create reliable, interpretable, and steerable AI systems. We want AI to be safe and beneficial for our users and for society as a whole. Our team is a quickly growing group of committed researchers, engineers, policy experts, and business leaders working together to build beneficial AI systems.

About the role

We are seeking a versatile Security Systems Engineer who can bridge the gap between technical implementation and operational requirements. This role combines hands-on systems engineering, software development, and platform management while working closely with our Global Security Operations team to deliver and maintain effective security solutions.

Responsibilities: 

Systems & Development:

• Design and implement integrated security system architectures across access control, video surveillance, and intrusion detection platforms
• Develop custom solutions and automation tools to enhance security system capabilities
• Write and maintain scripts and software tools to support security operations workflows
• Manage API integrations between security platforms and enterprise systems
• Design and implement data pipelines to aggregate security data from multiple sources (access control logs, incident reports, video metadata) for automated analysis
• Develop integrations between security platforms and Large Language Models to assist with data analysis and reporting

Platform Management:

• Oversee the health, performance, and availability of security management platforms
• Configure and maintain security system databases, user permissions, and system parameters
• Implement system upgrades and patches while minimizing operational impact
• Create and maintain technical documentation and system architecture diagrams

Operations Partnership:

• Collaborate closely with Global Security Operations to understand their needs and translate operational requirements into technical solutions
• Provide technical consultation to security operations teams during incident response
• Develop and implement solutions to streamline security operations workflows
• Create reports and dashboards to help operations teams monitor system performance and track metrics

Break-Fix & Support:

• Respond to and resolve critical system issues affecting security operations
• Perform root cause analysis on system failures and implement preventive measures
• Provide on-call support for critical system outages
• Manage and track system issues through their full lifecycle

You may be a good fit if:

• You have a deep passion for physical security technology and stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends, advancements, and best practices.
• You possess strong technical skills and have extensive experience designing, implementing, and managing complex physical security systems, including access control, digital mobile radio (DMR), video surveillance, and intrusion detection.
• You have a proven track record of successfully managing the technical aspects of physical security projects, from planning and design to implementation and ongoing management.
• You are a proactive problem-solver who can identify potential security vulnerabilities and develop innovative solutions to mitigate risks.
• You have excellent project management skills and can effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams, including IT, facilities, and vendors, to deliver projects on time. 
• You are detail-oriented and have a keen eye for ensuring the accuracy and quality of physical security system configurations, documentation, and procedures.
• You have strong analytical skills and can leverage data and metrics to make informed decisions and drive continuous improvement of physical security systems.
• You are a clear and effective communicator who can translate complex technical concepts into easily understandable terms for both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• You thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and can adapt quickly to changing priorities and emerging security threats.

Strong candidates may also:

• Have experience working with cloud-based physical security systems and integrating them with on-premises infrastructure.
• Possess relevant industry certifications, such as Certified Protection Professional (CPP), Physical Security Professional (PSP), or Certified Security Project Manager (CSPM).
• Have a background in IT, network engineering, or cybersecurity, with a strong understanding of network architecture, system integration, and data security principles.
• Demonstrate leadership experience in mentoring and guiding junior technical team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and development.
• Possess knowledge of regulatory compliance requirements, such as GDPR, HIPAA, or SOC 2, and have experience ensuring physical security systems adhere to these standards.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree or relevant experience in computer science, physical security management, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in physical security system design, implementation, and management.
• Strong understanding of various physical security technologies such as Genetec, and other access control systems, video surveillance, and intrusion detection systems.
• Experience with security system APIs and integration platforms
• Knowledge of SQL and database management
• Familiarity with industry standards and best practices related to physical security.
• Excellent project management skills with the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Effective communication and collaboration abilities.
• Willingness to travel globally as required.
• Relevant professional certifications (e.g., ASIS, PSP) are a plus.

Deadline to apply: None. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. 

The expected salary range for this position is:

Annual Salary:$170,000—$220,000 USD

Logistics

Education requirements: We require at least a Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience.

Location-based hybrid policy: Currently, we expect all staff to be in one of our offices at least 25% of the time. However, some roles may require more time in our offices.

Visa sponsorship: We do sponsor visas! However, we aren't able to successfully sponsor visas for every role and every candidate. But if we make you an offer, we will make every reasonable effort to get you a visa, and we retain an immigration lawyer to help with this.

We encourage you to apply even if you do not believe you meet every single qualification. Not all strong candidates will meet every single qualification as listed.  Research shows that people who identify as being from underrepresented groups are more prone to experiencing imposter syndrome and doubting the strength of their candidacy, so we urge you not to exclude yourself prematurely and to submit an application if you're interested in this work. We think AI systems like the ones we're building have enormous social and ethical implications. We think this makes representation even more important, and we strive to include a range of diverse perspectives on our team.

How we're different

We believe that the highest-impact AI research will be big science. At Anthropic we work as a single cohesive team on just a few large-scale research efforts. And we value impact — advancing our long-term goals of steerable, trustworthy AI — rather than work on smaller and more specific puzzles. We view AI research as an empirical science, which has as much in common with physics and biology as with traditional efforts in computer science. We're an extremely collaborative group, and we host frequent research discussions to ensure that we are pursuing the highest-impact work at any given time. As such, we greatly value communication skills.

The easiest way to understand our research directions is to read our recent research. This research continues many of the directions our team worked on prior to Anthropic, including: GPT-3, Circuit-Based Interpretability, Multimodal Neurons, Scaling Laws, AI & Compute, Concrete Problems in AI Safety, and Learning from Human Preferences.

Come work with us!

Anthropic is a public benefit corporation headquartered in San Francisco. We offer competitive compensation and benefits, optional equity donation matching, generous vacation and parental leave, flexible working hours, and a lovely office space in which to collaborate with colleagues.