Senior Physical Security Systems Engineer

Anthropic

. Design and specify physical security systems for data center sites, including perimeter and vehicle barriers, intrusion detection, video, security lighting, and protected penetrations and utility entry points .

Posted 9/29/2026full-timeSan Francisco • California • United StatesSenior💰 $320,000 - $405,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and specifying physical security systems for data centers, including the ability to write performance requirements and conduct acceptance testing. Proficient in collaborating with cross-functional teams and managing security engineering projects effectively.

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Physical Security System DesignPerformance Requirements WritingConstruction Document ProductionCommissioning and Acceptance TestingCollaboration with Cross-Functional Teams

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Hard Skills

Physical Security Systems DesignPerformance Requirements SpecificationCommissioning and Acceptance TestingThreat AssessmentVulnerability Identification

Soft Skills

CollaborationAccountabilityAttention to Detail

Tools & Technologies

AutoCADRevitBluebeamAI-Assisted Tooling

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree

Industry Keywords

Data Center SecurityIntrusion DetectionPerimeter BarriersSecurity LightingControl Room Design

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design and specify physical security systems for data center sites, including perimeter and vehicle barriers, intrusion detection, video, security lighting, and protected penetrations and utility entry points
Write performance requirements and verification methods for each security control
Review site designs at each stage and provide actionable redlines
Test field-installed systems and re-verify post-acceptance changes
Own and maintain Anthropic's physical security reference design package, including typical details, reference drawings, schedules, and test procedures
Set the technical position for each site, determine applicable requirements, and engineer and document compensating controls
Collaborate with Data Center Security Engineering, design, construction, and real estate teams, and vendors
Define engineering and operational requirements for security operations control rooms
Set control room acceptance criteria and accept or reject delivered systems
Participate in regular data center site travel and an on-call rotation

Requirements

What you’ll need

Designed or specified physical security systems for campus-scale sites, including perimeter barriers, intrusion detection, video, and security lighting
Read and produce construction documents using AutoCAD, Revit, Bluebeam, or similar standard design and markup tools
Write testable performance requirements specifying verification methods and evidence
Run commissioning and acceptance tests against performance criteria and reject non-conforming work
Derive requirements from a threat basis and identify vulnerabilities
Owned an engineering domain, set its approach, determined site applicability, worked directly with vendors, and was accountable for results
Experience with construction documents through construction and acceptance testing preferred
Experience engineering security scopes for colocation or partner-delivered facilities preferred
Working knowledge of standards for standoff, hostile vehicle mitigation, and intrusion detection zoning preferred
Photometric and video quality measurement experience preferred
Control room, AV, or network design experience preferred
Experience using AI-assisted tooling for drafting and review preferred
Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience
Relevant field of study demonstrated through coursework, training, or professional experience
Visa sponsorship may be available; eligibility varies by role and candidate

Benefits

Comp & perks

Optional equity donation matching
Generous vacation
Parental leave
Flexible working hours
Office space for collaboration
Visa sponsorship, subject to role and candidate eligibility
Competitive compensation