Industrial Security Lead, Washington DC
About the Team The Corporate Security team is responsible for the security and protection of all OpenAI employees and executives. We are committed to creating and maintaining a secure environment that allows our team members to focus on their work without fear of harm or disruption.
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Industrial Security Lead, Washington DC at OpenAI in Washington. UpJobz keeps this listing high-signal for applicants targeting serious high-tech roles across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. About the Team The Corporate Security team is responsible for the security and protection of all OpenAI employees and executives. We are committed to creating and maintaining a secure environment that allows our team members to focus on their work without fear of harm or disruption.
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- Support tactical operations of the OpenAI’s industrial security program, partnering closely with GRC, facilities, and leadership to ensure compliance with NISPOM, ICD 705, DoD/IC regulations, and other federal requirements to enable rapid execution on OpenAI for Government’s strategic programs.
- Support multi-year security roadmaps to support OpenAI Public Sector projects, accredited facilities, and sensitive R&D initiatives, balancing the agile nature of our business with the timelines and requirements associated with US Government contracts.
- Be on the team supporting classified facilities, SOPs, Fixed Facility Checklists, and related documents.
- Participate in construction and accreditation efforts in partnership with government agencies, design engineers, and contractors.
- Ensure facilities meet and exceed required standards, with ongoing audits and readiness checks.
- Support all aspects of personnel security management associated with OpenAI Public Sector efforts, working directly with government partners to ensure compliance.
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- Support multi-year security roadmaps to support OpenAI Public Sector projects, accredited facilities, and sensitive R&D initiatives, balancing the agile nature of our business with the timelines and requirements associated with US Government contracts.
- Be on the team supporting classified facilities, SOPs, Fixed Facility Checklists, and related documents.
- Participate in construction and accreditation efforts in partnership with government agencies, design engineers, and contractors.
- Ensure facilities meet and exceed required standards, with ongoing audits and readiness checks.
- Support all aspects of personnel security management associated with OpenAI Public Sector efforts, working directly with government partners to ensure compliance.
- Expert knowledge of using government databases such as DISS, NBIS, and Scattered Castles.
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