Global Security Specialist

Uber; Amsterdam; Hybrid; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Uber Technologies Inc. is seeking a Global Security - Physical Security Specialist to lead security strategy across Western and Southern Europe. You will drive crisis management, manage vendor security teams, and partner with regional leadership to ensure safety and operational resilience.

You will evaluate risks in real time, deliver strategic insights to executives, and build proactive security programs that align with Uber's goals while maintaining a strong culture of safety and integrity.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of proven experience in physical security management or crisis response.
• Hands-on experience navigating complex operations across Western/Southern Europe.
• Forward-thinking, solution-oriented mindset with strong problem-solving capabilities.
• Expertise in threat assessment, risk mitigation, and adaptive security frameworks.
• Innovative use of AI and tech tools to maximise operational efficiency and decision-making.
• Proven ability to build trust and influence stakeholders in an international, matrixed environment.
• Willingness to travel across the region as needs arise.

Responsibilities

• Champion physical security operations across Western and Southern Europe, providing high-level support to neighboring regions as needed.
• Lead crisis management and incident response actions under guidance from security leadership, delivering swift on the ground support when required.
• Proactively detect, analyse, and mitigate potential security threats against team members, facilities, and regional operations.
• Advise key business leaders on security standards, threat landscapes, and strategic risk management.
• Drive and execute robust physical security strategies aligned with overarching enterprise goals.
• Cultivate collaborative partnerships with cross-functional leadership and local stakeholders across the region.
• Design and deliver engaging security awareness programs, empowering staff to build a strong culture of safety.

Skills

Threat assessment

Crisis response

Vendor management

Stakeholder influence

English fluency

Travel readiness

AI/tools for security

Job description

About the Role

At Uber, our Global Security Team protects what matters most: our People, Places, Platforms, and Brand. We operate with a dynamic, data-driven, and proactive approach to safeguard operations, ensuring our teams thrive safely in an ever evolving global environment.

As a Physical Security Specialist, you will spearhead security strategy and operational resilience across Western and Southern Europe. You will lead critical incident responses, direct vendor deployed security professionals, and partner with regional leadership to execute high impact security initiatives that keep Uber moving forward safely.

This is a high visibility, fast paced opportunity to drive real world impact in security and crisis management. You will proactively evaluate risks, harness real-time intelligence, and empower leadership with strategic insight to navigate complex challenges and maintain operational excellence.

What You’ll Do:

• Champion physical security operations across Western and Southern Europe, providing high-level support to neighboring regions as needed.
• Lead crisis management and incident response actions under guidance from security leadership, delivering swift on the ground support when required.
• Proactively detect, analyse, and mitigate potential security threats against team members, facilities, and regional operations.
• Advise key business leaders on security standard methodologies, threat landscapes, and strategic risk management.
• Drive and execute robust physical security strategies aligned with overarching enterprise goals.
• Cultivate collaborative partnerships with cross-functional leadership and local stakeholders across the region.
• Design and deliver engaging security awareness programs, empowering staff to build a strong culture of safety.

What You’ll Need:

• 2+ years of proven experience in physical security management or crisis response.
• Hands-on experience navigating complex operational landscapes across Western/Southern Europe.
• A forward-thinking, solution-oriented mindset with strong problem-solving capabilities.
• Demonstrated expertise in threat assessment, risk mitigation, and deploying adaptive security frameworks.
• An innovative approach to leveraging modern AI and tech tools to maximise operational efficiency and decision-making.
• Proven ability to build trust and influence stakeholders within an international, matrixed environment.
• Agility to thrive in rapidly changing environments and bring clarity to ambiguous situations.
• Ability to scale programs seamlessly alongside business growth.
• Strong background in managing vendor teams and contract security services.
• Uncompromising integrity, fostering a workplace culture built on trust and accountability.
• Willingness to travel across the region as operational needs arise.
• Fluency in written and spoken English; proficiency in additional European languages is a strong plus.

Ready to Ride?

This isn't the kind of place where you follow a playbook - it's where you help write one. If you're driven by impact, energized by challenge, and ready to shape how the world moves - we'd love to hear from you.

You may be eligible for bonuses, equity, and other compensation, as well as a range of benefits. Explore our benefits.

Offices remain key to collaboration and Uber's culture. Unless approved for full remote work, employees must spend at least 50% of their time in-office. Some roles, like those at greenlight hubs, require full-time in-office presence. Ask your Recruiter for details about this role's requirements.

Uber is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing this form.