Head of Security, Neuralink

• 10+ years of experience in law enforcement, security management, or the intelligence industry, including at least 5 years in a leadership role
• Proven track record of designing and implementing security programs for physical assets, personnel, and intellectual property
• Expertise in physical security systems (e.g., access control, CCTV, intrusion detection)
• Knowledge of cybersecurity fundamentals, especially as they intersect with physical security
• Ability to lead a team of security professionals, including hiring, training, and performance management
• Strong project management skills for overseeing security upgrades or incident response planning
• Experience managing budgets and vendor relationships (e.g., security contractors, tech providers)
• Proficiency in conducting security and risk assessments tailored to threats (e.g., IP theft, insider threats, industrial espionage, bio/eco-terrorism)
• Demonstrated ability to develop and execute emergency response plans
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with the ability to liaise effectively with executives, scientists, and law enforcement
• Strategic thinking that aligns security goals with the company’s mission
• High ethical standards and discretion
• Familiarity with insider threat programs due to the high value of company IP
• Ability to collaborate with R&D teams to secure lab environments without stifling workflows
• Ability to multitask and perform effectively under pressure
• Proven analytical, innovative, and critical thinking abilities with strong attention to detail
• Proficiency in Google Workspace and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Office 365)
• Willingness to work nights, weekends, and holidays as needed, along with the ability to travel domestically
• A service-oriented personality that is self-motivated, confident, professional, and adaptable

Desirable

• As the Head of Security, you will be responsible for managing Neuralink's global physical security and protective intelligence programs.
• Your duties will include supervising security programs and personnel at distributed locations both within the United States and abroad, conducting investigations, managing access control, and overseeing incident response protocols.
• You will design and implement standard operating procedures as needed and collaborate cross-functionally to provide solutions to complex security challenges.
• Manage and supervise security team staff, vendor, and contractor activities, including those of Neuralink’s contracted uniformed guard force
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including Federal, State, and Local law enforcement agencies
• Develop innovative solutions for security risks and vulnerabilities
• Support development and delivery of security awareness and training activities
• Supervise the operation and management of access control, CCTV, and mass notification systems, and liaise with vendors for maintenance and future projects
• Develop, implement, administer, monitor and improve security policies, procedures, and protocols
• Respond to incidents and provide post-incident support
• Run and update Neuralink's mass notification system
• Plan and develop security protocols for special events
• Coordinate threat intelligence and assist in mitigating risk across the family of companies in conjunction with security directors at Tesla, SpaceX, The Boring Company, X, and X.ai