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Principal, Global Event Security and Risk Management

Develop global event security strategies to protect Wikimedia participants worldwide

The Wikimedia Foundation seeks a Principal to lead global event security and risk management. This role ensures everyone, everywhere can securely participate in Wikimedia events by developing comprehensive security strategies and risk mitigation plans. The position focuses on protecting participants across international gatherings through proactive planning and coordination.

Why This Role?

Lead security for global Wikimedia events with direct impact on participant safety worldwide

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop comprehensive security strategies for international Wikimedia events
  • Create and implement risk management plans for global gatherings
  • Coordinate security logistics across multiple international locations
  • Ensure participant safety protocols are established and maintained
  • Monitor and assess security threats for upcoming Wikimedia events
  • Collaborate with local teams to adapt security measures to regional contexts

Requirements

  • Extensive experience in event security and risk management
  • Proven background in international security operations
  • Strong knowledge of global threat assessment methodologies
  • Experience coordinating security across multiple countries and cultures
  • Ability to develop and implement comprehensive safety protocols
  • Background in protecting large-scale international gatherings

Required Skills

risk managementevent securitycommunicationproject managementthreat assessmentinternational coordinationsafety protocol developmentcrisis management

Indonesia Context

Working Hours Overlap:
Flexible — work your own hours
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Keywords

global event securityrisk managementWikimedia Foundationinternational safetyparticipant protectionsecurity strategy
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Original description from Workew

The Wikimedia Foundation is looking for a Principal, Global Event Security and Risk Management, to join our team. Our aim is to ensure everyone, everywhere can securely participate…

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Hiring at Wikimedia Foundation

Wikimedia Foundation has 3 other active roles on LokerDollar and has been hiring here since May 26, 2026 — across Operations, Engineering, Product.

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Workew
Job Type
full time
Location
Remote · Open worldwide
Category
Seniority
senior
PostedFresh
Jul 23, 2026

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Is Principal, Global Event Security and Risk Management at Wikimedia Foundation a remote job?
Yes. Principal, Global Event Security and Risk Management at Wikimedia Foundation is a fully remote role open to candidates worldwide.
What type of employment is Principal, Global Event Security and Risk Management at Wikimedia Foundation?
This is a full time position.
How do I apply?
Click the "Apply" button on this page to go to the official application at Wikimedia Foundation.

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