London Corporate Security Operations Lead

Rozgoo; United States; Remote; USD 145,000 - 198,000; Full time

Job summary

OpenAI is seeking a London-based Security Operations Manager to lead day-to-day corporate and physical security operations for its London office, with focus on the UK operating environment.

This hands-on role reports to the EMEA Security Manager and involves managing security vendors, coordinating with Workplace, HR, IT/InfoSec, Legal, and office leadership, and driving incident response, emergencies, and security programs for events and travel.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in corporate security or related field with increasing responsibility.
• Experience running office-based physical security in a modern corporate environment.
• Proven ability to manage vendors and guard force operations with measurable outcomes.
• Strong incident leadership skills and discretion.
• Excellent stakeholder management for global collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Operationalize the London office physical security program, including access control, visitor management, contractor access, incident response, and office security operations.
• Manage security vendors and the contract guard force, including post orders, performance, coverage, KPIs / SLAs, and continuous improvement.
• Partner with Workplace/Facilities, HR, IT/InfoSec, Legal, EHS, GSOC, and office leadership to implement security controls.
• Lead local incident response and follow-through, including documentation, after-action reviews, and corrective actions.
• Support security planning for in-office events, leadership visits, and business travel into/out of London.
• Drive emergency preparedness, including evacuation/muster processes, tabletop exercises, and drills in coordination with Workplace.

Skills

Security operations leadership

Vendor management

Incident response

Stakeholder management

English proficiency

Job description

OpenAI is seeking a London-based Security Operations Manager to lead day-to-day corporate and physical security operations for its London office, with focus on the UK operating environment.

This hands-on role reports to the EMEA Security Manager and involves managing security vendors, coordinating with Workplace, HR, IT/InfoSec, Legal, and office leadership, and driving incident response, emergencies, and security programs for events and travel.