About this role
Job Req ID: 30628
About Supermicro:
Supermicro® is a Top Tier provider of advanced server, storage, and networking solutions for Data Center, Cloud Computing, Enterprise IT, Hadoop/ Big Data, Hyperscale, HPC and IoT/Embedded customers worldwide. We are the #5 fastest growing company among the Silicon Valley Top 50 technology firms. Our unprecedented global expansion has provided us with the opportunity to offer a large number of new positions to the technology community. We seek talented, passionate, and committed engineers, technologists, and business leaders to join us.
Job Summary:
We are seeking a proactive and highly observant Safety & Security Manager to manage, implement and continuously improve our Workplace Violence Prevention Plan (WVPP). In this role, you will serve as the primary custodian of employee safety by identifying potential security hazards, leading risk assessment, coordinating cross-departmentally with HR, and conducing active-threat training. The ideal candidate possesses a deep understanding of physical security frameworks, stellar conflict de-escalation skills, and strong familiarity with workplace safety regulations such as OSHA/CalOSHA guidelines.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Reporting to the EHS&S Manager, the Safety & Security Officer is responsible for helping to carry out the day-to-day operations of the Security team and contributing to the application of effective WVPP by handling administrative tasks and assisting with other field work including coordinating meetings, maintaining security programs, assisting with security audits and recordkeeping.
- Conduct proactive, regular physical security assessments of premises using Crime prevention through Environmental Design (CPTED) principles
- Evaluate and upgrade physical security architecture including access control, visitor screening systems, surveillance cameras, panic buttons and intercoms
- Identify high-risk tasks or profiles such as late nights shifts public facing roles and engineer protective workflows.
- Act as primary point of contact for employees to report concerns, hostile threats or anomalous behavior
- Perform behavioral threat-based evaluations and implement individualized personal safety plans where necessary
- Coordinate rapid emergency response protocols with local law enforcement and medical services during active incidents
- Maintain a detailed, secure violent incident log and documentation for legal and regulatory compliance
- Design and execute ongoing workplace violence and active-threat response training for employees, supervisors and executives
- Train personnel on verbal de-escalation, identify early indicators of violent behavior and panic communication protocols
- Coordinate quarterly security meetings
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
- 5+ years relevant experience
- Certified Professional (CPP), Physical Security Professional (PSP), certified Safety Professional (CSP) or Specialized Threat Assessment training is highly desired
- Regulatory Knowledge: Deep understanding of OSHA/CalOSHA regulations, building emergency systems and incident tracking
- Expertise in conflict management and crisis de-escalation tactics
- Excellent written communication skills for creating technical reports and training materials
- Strong cross-functional collaboration skills to act as bridge between frontline staff, HR and legal teams
Salary Range
$80,000 - $113,000
The salary offered will depend on several factors, including your location, level, education, training, specific skills, years of experience, and comparison to other employees already in this role. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, candidates may be eligible for other forms of compensation, such as participation in bonus and equity award programs.
EEO Statement
Supermicro is an Equal Opportunity Employer and embraces diversity in our employee population. It is the policy of Supermicro to provide equal opportunity to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or special disabled veteran, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.