Cerebras · 3 weeks ago
Director, Physical Security (Data Centers, Offices, Manufacturing & Logistics)
Sunnyvale, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
10+ years expCerebras Systems builds the world's largest AI chip, providing industry-leading training and inference speeds for machine learning applications. As the Director of Physical Security, you will develop and manage a global physical security program, ensuring the safety of data centers, offices, and manufacturing logistics.
Quantum ComputingArtificial Intelligence (AI)SemiconductorElectronicsHardwareSoftwareAI InfrastructureComputerRISC
Responsibilities
Define global physical security standards and run the operating rhythm across design, build, and operations
Embed requirements into site selection, design, and construction; manage construction security expectations with local suppliers
Own site operating procedures, incident management, escalation playbooks, and performance oversight (including guard services where used)
Establish identity/badging, role-based access, contractor access controls, periodic access reviews, and exception management
Select and standardize ACS/VMS/CCTV/IDS/perimeter/alarm monitoring architecture and vendor ecosystem; drive deployments and lifecycle management
Set contractual requirements, assess security posture, and drive remediation with partners
Own office security standards, visitor/badge controls, and safety/security readiness in partnership with Workplace/Facilities and HR
Implement controls for manufacturing lines, high-value inventory, shipping/receiving, secure staging, chain-of-custody, and anti-tampering requirements
Maintain evidence-ready programs for SOC 2 and ISO/IEC 27001; report KPIs, gaps, and remediation progress to leadership
Qualification
Required
10+ years in physical security with meaningful data center physical security scope
Proven physical security operations leadership (multi-site), including incident response and vendor oversight
Strong foundation in physical security systems (ACS, VMS/CCTV, IDS, perimeter, monitoring) and ability to own vendor selection and standards
Experience driving globally consistent programs across multiple regions and cultures
Able to partner effectively with Data Center Ops, Construction, Facilities/Workplace, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Compliance, Legal, and HR
Preferred
Hyperscaler experience (design/build/operate at scale)
Proven success working with local suppliers globally (construction and steady-state operations)
Prior government security experience; exposure to classified environments is a major plus
CPP/PSP
Company
Cerebras
Cerebras Systems is the world's fastest AI inference. We are powering the future of generative AI.
501-1000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (31)
2024 (16)
2023 (18)
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2021 (34)
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$2.82BKey Investors
Atreides Management,Fidelity,Tiger Global ManagementAtreides Management,FidelityAlpha Wave Ventures
2026-02-04Series H· $1B
2025-12-03Secondary Market
2025-09-30Series G· $1.1B
Leadership Team
Andrew Feldman
Founder and CEO
Bob Komin
Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
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