About the RoleAs a
Corporate Security Manager, based in our San Francisco office, you will lead day-to-day security operations while supporting the development of global physical security strategies, policies, and procedures. You will work cross-functionally to maintain a strong and adaptive security posture, manage vendor security teams, and serve as a key liaison with law enforcement and security partners.
This position requires hands-on experience in corporate security operations. This role typically involves
4-5 days in the office each week.
In this role, you will:- Office Security: Develop, implement, and manage physical security measures, including policies, systems, and vendor relationships, to protect employees and visitors in the San Francisco offices.
- International Offices: Support the International Director to safeguard OpenAI's global footprint by assisting with security policy writing, consistent with US and main office policy and procedures, including ongoing mitigation strategies.
- Events: Support local events when needed and work with the resilience team on updating policy and procedures that involve the GSOC's support.
- Partnerships & Stakeholder Engagement: Establish and strengthen relationships with local law enforcement agencies, peer security organizations, and other external partners to stay current on emerging risks.
- Policy Development & Compliance: Be the primary point of contact for the Corporate Security Operations team for global policy and procedures. Support and contribute to all the Corp Sec pillars as needed, for policy development or updates. Development of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), training programs, and compliance initiatives, ensuring all protocols meet high-quality standards and legal requirements.
You might thrive in this role if you have:- 10+ years in corporate or vendor security, plus 5+ years in law enforcement or military environments.
- A degree in English, English writing or communication.
- Operations skills relevant to the management of vendor security teams.
- An understanding and optimizing advanced security technologies-such as access control, surveillance, video management and intrusion detection systems.
- A successful track record of evaluating, selecting and managing third-party security vendors and contracted services.
- Demonstrated ability to partner effectively with internal teams and external agencies, forging strong, collaborative relationships.
- Proven skill in creating, revising, and executing SOPs to ensure consistent and efficient security practices, alongside training programs for both security personnel and broader teams.
- Are comfortable working in a dynamic environment, swiftly pivoting in response to emerging threats or organizational changes.
