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Lead, Data Center Security Delivery (Construction to Operations)

AnthropicRemote-Friendly (Travel Required) | San Francisco, CASecurity
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Job type
Full-time
Work mode
Remote
Posted
18 Aug 2026
Status
Open · checked 7d ago

About this role

Role Overview

The Lead, Data Center Security Delivery role at Anthropic is responsible for managing the complete security arc for multiple data center campuses under construction. This remote-friendly position, with required travel and a base in San Francisco, suits an experienced physical security professional who can guide facilities from groundbreaking through active construction, commissioning, and final operational handover.

Key Responsibilities

Manage the security delivery program concurrently across all active Anthropic data center campuses from initial groundbreaking to final handover.
Handle construction-phase security details including temporary site protection, contractor access vetting, equipment safeguarding, and general contractor coordination.
Set and maintain security acceptance criteria for each milestone and commissioning gate, conducting factory and site acceptance tests and managing punch lists.
Verify operator readiness through structured, evidence-based processes to ensure staffing, standard operating procedures, and contractual security obligations are met.
Oversee the turnover package during site transition, managing as-builts, test records, credentials, and the residual-risk register.
Update and rewrite construction-security requirements and delivery processes when field conditions require practical adjustments.
Represent security during design reviews and owner-architect-contractor meetings while escalating schedule and readiness risks early to leadership.

Requirements

Personally delivered the physical security scope on new-build data center or critical infrastructure construction projects.
Experience managing milestone and commissioning acceptance processes, factory and site acceptance tests, and formal sign-offs.
Held operators, landlords, or vendors accountable to contractual security obligations using concrete evidence.
Demonstrated ability to say "not ready" and build actionable plans to resolve issues.
Skilled in absorbing active construction site noise and driving projects toward completion dates.
Capable of authoring clear requirements, standards, and process documents.
Built effective working relationships through influence with general contractors, integrators, and internal partners.
Holds a minimum of a Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience in a relevant field.

Nice to Have

Certified Protection Professional (CPP), Physical Security Professional (PSP), or commissioning credentials.
Hyperscaler or major colocation new-build delivery experience.
Background on both sides of an operator and tenant relationship.
Experience in construction management or serving as an owner's representative.
Background working in regulated or high-assurance environments.

Skills and Tools

Physical security systems design and installation coordination
Construction commissioning and Factory/Site Acceptance Testing (FAT/SAT)
Vendor coordination and contractor vetting
Security standards authoring and process improvement
Risk assessment and mitigation management
Cross-functional stakeholder communication

Salary and Benefits

Annual salary range of $290,000 to $365,000 USD
Visa sponsorship is available for qualifying candidates
Flexible working hours and generous vacation and parental leave
Optional equity donation matching

About the Company

Anthropic builds reliable, interpretable, and steerable AI systems to ensure technology remains safe and beneficial for society. Operating as a public benefit corporation headquartered in San Francisco, the organization brings together researchers, engineers, and business leaders to pursue large-scale AI safety research.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit their application directly through the official Anthropic careers page.

Questions candidates ask

What is the salary range for the Lead, Data Center Security Delivery position?

The annual base salary range for this role is between $290,000 and $365,000 USD.

Is visa sponsorship available for this role?

Yes, Anthropic sponsors visas and works with an immigration lawyer to assist candidates who receive an offer.

Where is this job located?

This position is remote-friendly with required travel and is based out of San Francisco, CA, following a location-based hybrid policy where staff are expected in an office at least 25% of the time.

What education or experience is required?

Applicants must have a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience in a relevant field, along with hands-on experience delivering physical security on new-build data centers or critical infrastructure projects.

What are the preferred qualifications for this position?

Preferred qualifications include CPP or PSP certifications, hyperscaler or major colocation new-build delivery experience, background as an owner's representative or in construction management, and experience in regulated environments.

Ready to apply?

The application is on the official Anthropic careers page.

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