24/7 Travel Security Operations Specialist

Optum, a UnitedHealth Group Company; Quezon City; On-site; PHP 650,000 - 780,000; Full time

Job summary

Optum, a UnitedHealth Group Company, seeks a Travel Operations Analyst in the Philippines to monitor employee travel and support duty of care. You will track real-time travel activity, assess risks, and coordinate notifications across CSOC and protection teams.

The role requires 1–3 years in security operations, strong communication, and the ability to work in a fast-paced, shift-based environment within the IOC-Philippines.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in security operations, travel security, intelligence operations, or a related role.
• Experience working in a Security Operations Center (SOC) or operations center environment.
• Demonstrated ability to follow established processes while applying judgment within defined guidelines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills suited to operational environments.
• High attention to detail and accuracy when handling time‑sensitive or safety‑related information.
• Proven ability to work effectively in a shift‑based, fast‑paced operational setting.

Responsibilities

• Monitor global employee and executive travel activity using approved traveler tracking and travel security platforms.
• Maintain real‑time awareness of global security, environmental, political, and operational events that may impact traveler safety or mobility.
• Identify travelers potentially affected by developing incidents or disruptions and initiate appropriate notifications or escalations.
• Review, triage, and document travel‑related alerts, advisories, and system notifications in accordance with established procedures.
• Support coordination with Executive Protection teams, regional security partners, and CSOC counterparts during routine and emerging situations.
• Assist with traveler outreach, follow‑up messaging, and location verification as directed.
• Provide accurate traveler location and contextual information to support incident response and non‑standard escalations.
• Maintain clear, timely, and defensible documentation of travel monitoring activities, alerts, and incidents.
• Participate in structured shift handovers to ensure continuity of awareness and operational coverage.
• Prioritize and manage tasks effectively during periods of increased operational tempo or global activity.
• Escalate issues that fall outside defined procedures or risk thresholds to senior operators or leadership as required.

Skills

Situational awareness

Incident triage

Procedural adherence

Operational communication

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Documentation

Job description

Optum, a UnitedHealth Group Company, seeks a Travel Operations Analyst in the Philippines to monitor employee travel and support duty of care. You will track real-time travel activity, assess risks, and coordinate notifications across CSOC and protection teams.

The role requires 1–3 years in security operations, strong communication, and the ability to work in a fast-paced, shift-based environment within the IOC-Philippines.