Corporate Security Manager

OpenAI • San Francisco, CA

4d • $203,000 - $225,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Corporate Security Manager, based in the San Francisco office, will lead day-to-day security operations while supporting the development of global physical security strategies, policies, and procedures. This role involves working cross-functionally to maintain a strong and adaptive security posture, managing vendor security teams, and serving as a key liaison with law enforcement and security partners. The position requires hands-on experience in corporate security operations and typically involves 4–5 days in the office each week.

Requirements

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and manage physical security measures, including policies, systems, and vendor relationships, to protect employees and visitors in the San Francisco 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.
• Support local events when needed and work with the resilience team on updating policy and procedures that involve the GSOC’s support.
• Establish and strengthen relationships with local law enforcement agencies, peer security organizations, and other external partners to stay current on emerging risks.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior