Campus Security Manager

Anthropic•New York City, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

As part of Anthropic's Global Safety, Intelligence, and Security (GSIS) team, the NYC Campus Security Manager serves as the operational security leader for Anthropic's New York City campuses. This position offers the opportunity to lead comprehensive security operations protecting cutting-edge AI research while building trust and security culture with Anthropic personnel. You'll serve as an approachable security partner who fosters open communication, oversees vendor performance, leads incident response, and coordinates cross-functional security initiatives that enable rather than restrict productivity. Working collaboratively with the greater Security Operations team, you'll balance hands-on operational leadership with strategic input on security planning while ensuring robust security posture across all NYC locations and maintaining AI Safety Level (ASL) compliance requirements.

Requirements

Have a passion for creating safe, secure environments that foster productivity and well-being
Possess strong leadership skills and have experience coordinating security teams and vendors
Are adept at building relationships with various stakeholders, including law enforcement and community leaders
Have excellent crisis management skills and can lead effectively under pressure
Are knowledgeable about physical security technologies and their applications in campus settings
Are an effective communicator, able to convey security concepts to a wide audience
Have 8+ years of progressive experience in security operations leadership or campus security management
Based in or willing to relocate to New York City with ability to work on-site full-time
Comfortable supporting operations that may require a flexible schedule including 24/7 on-call rotation and after-hours response

Nice To Haves

Experience securing high-profile or high-risk campus environments in technology or research sectors
Professional security certifications such as CPP (Certified Protection Professional) or PSP (Physical Security Professional)
Bachelor's degree in Security Management, Criminal Justice, Emergency Management, or related fields
Background in technology company security operations or R&D facility security management
Previous experience in law enforcement, military, or executive protection with transition to corporate security

Responsibilities

Campus Security Operations: Lead comprehensive security operations for NYC-based campuses, ensuring safety, security, and well-being of all employees, visitors, and assets
Security Culture & Trust Building: Serve as approachable security partner who builds trust with Anthropic personnel, fostering open communication and integrating security practices into daily operations without creating barriers to productivity
Strategic Planning: Develop and implement security strategies for NYC campus that align with Anthropic's growth and evolving threat landscape
Team Leadership: Train and coordinate security personnel and vendors, fostering culture of professionalism and continuous improvement
Emergency Response: Lead and coordinate emergency response efforts for NYC campus, ensuring rapid and effective reactions to fires, medical emergencies, or security breaches
Community Relations: Build strong relationships with New York City Police Department, local emergency services, and community leaders to enhance campus security
Access Control: Partner with Access Risk Management on administration of access control systems, managing permissions and auditing access logs
Security Technology: Work with IT and cross-functional teams to integrate and optimize campus security technologies
Security Project Management: Manage security aspects of office remediations, process improvements, and new real estate needs, contributing strategic security requirements for NYC campus development