Physical Security
Physical Security professionals in AI companies monitor and protect critical infrastructure including data centers, corporate facilities, and supply chains that power AI compute and development. They operate security operations centers tracking access control, video surveillance, and intrusion detection systems; manage facility clearances and personnel security programs for regulated government contracts; design and oversee construction of secure facilities; and lead incident response and business continuity planning when threats materialize. These roles differ from IT security by focusing on threats to physical assets and personnel rather than information systems, and from facilities management by prioritizing security governance over operational efficiency. Physical Security teams typically sit within dedicated security organizations and work cross-functionally with real estate, operations, legal, and emergency response partners to ensure that the infrastructure underpinning AI development remains protected from theft, sabotage, unauthorized access, and disruption.
Measured across 28 of 28 open postings.
“Strong skills in AI tools and adapt quickly to the use of those tools to enhance efficiency and speed to delivery.”
Skills
What companies are looking for in this role.
Physical security programs
Compliance program management
Incident response and forensics
Security policy and standards
Supplier and vendor management
Security program strategy
Escalation and incident response
Incident response and reliability
Insider threat and personnel security
Security operations management
Technical issue diagnosis
Security risk management
Process design and improvement
Software supply chain security
Program and project management
Third-party risk management
Technical communication
Change management
Technical team leadership and mentoring
Technical documentation
Technology
The tools and technologies that define this role.
Open Jobs
28 open Physical Security jobs across 11 companies.
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