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Security Specialist Lead

Memphis, TN

About xAI

xAI’s mission is to create AI systems that can accurately understand the universe and aid humanity in its pursuit of knowledge. Our team is small, highly motivated, and focused on engineering excellence. This organization is for individuals who appreciate challenging themselves and thrive on curiosity. We operate with a flat organizational structure. All employees are expected to be hands-on and to contribute directly to the company’s mission. Leadership is given to those who show initiative and consistently deliver excellence. Work ethic and strong prioritization skills are important. All engineers and researchers are expected to have strong communication skills. They should be able to concisely and accurately share knowledge with their teammates.

About the Role: 

As a Security Specialist Lead at xAI’s Memphis facility, you'll lead the Security Specialist team to bolster our safety program with a sharp focus on incident response. Reporting to the Security Operations Lead, you’ll work onsite, tackling security challenges with heightened awareness to ensure rapid, effective responses. Expect to guide your team, streamline operations, and maintain unwavering vigilance to protect xAI’s mission of accelerating human scientific discovery through AI.

This is an in-person role based in Memphis, Tennessee, with minimal travel required.

Responsibilities:

  • Supervise Security Specialist staff
  • Rotate working days of the week to fill in for staff on vacation
  • Design table-top security drills to ensure staff and Security Officers maintain security operational readiness
  • Adapt to various roles within the security team, taking on different tasks based on operational needs
  • In concert with the site Security Officers, act as immediate response for on-site security issues.

Basic Qualifications

  • 3+ years of military, law enforcement, or emergency response experience.
  • 5+ years of management experience
  • Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent experience.
  • Excellent knowledge of public safety and security procedures/protocols.
  • CPR/AED Certified.

Preferred Skills and Experience

  • CPP, PSP or equivalent certifications are a plus.
  • 5+ years of leadership experience in military, law enforcement or emergency response.
  • Familiarity with troubleshooting access control and video management systems.
  • Experience in a safety function managing large sites, corporate, or manufacturing environments is desirable.

Additional Requirements

  • Ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time.
  • Ability to work evenings and weekends as needed.
  • Personal integrity is crucial. This position is expected to maintain operational security and safeguard sensitive information.

xAI is an equal opportunity employer.

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