Position Summary
We are seeking an experienced Security Manager* to lead and continuously improve the organization's security programs, ensuring the protection of personnel, assets, facilities, operations, and company reputation.
The successful candidate will oversee physical security, security risk management, investigations, access control, emergency response support, journey management, contractor security oversight, and engagement with government security authorities.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement corporate and site security strategies.
- Conduct security risk assessments and vulnerability studies for operational facilities, offices, warehouses, and accommodation compounds.
- Manage facility access control programs, visitor management, contractor access, badges, permits, and vehicle entry processes.
- Lead investigations into security incidents, theft, unauthorized access, policy violations, and other security breaches.
- Support crisis management, emergency response, evacuation planning, and business continuity initiatives.
- Monitor and manage security contractors, security systems, and guard force performance.
- Establish and maintain effective journey management and personnel protection programs.
- Monitor geopolitical developments, security threats, criminal activities, and regional risk factors that may impact company operations.
- Prepare security reports, intelligence summaries, risk assessments, and executive briefings for senior leadership.
- Ensure compliance with applicable security regulations, company standards, and industry best practices.
- Develop strong working relationships with government entities, industrial security organizations, and external stakeholders.
Required Qualifications
Education
- Bachelor's Degree in Security Management, Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement, Military Science, Risk Management, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
Experience
- 10+ years of experience in industrial security, corporate security, critical infrastructure protection, power generation, oil & gas, petrochemical, or related sectors.
Minimum 5 years of experience in:
- Security risk assessments
- Investigations
- Access control systems
- Physical security operations
- Emergency response and crisis management
- Security operations management
- Experience working with government security agencies and external stakeholders.
- Excellent English communication and report-writing skills.
Preferred Experience
- Saudi Aramco security systems and procedures.
- Industrial Security experience within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
- Military, Police, or Government Security background.
- Experience in critical infrastructure facilities, large industrial complexes, or energy sector operations.
Preferred Certifications
- CPP (Certified Protection Professional)
- PSP (Physical Security Professional)
- ASIS Certifications
- Security Risk Assessment Certification
- Certified Physical Security Consultant (CPSC)
- Supreme Authority for Industrial Security (HCIS/Industrial Security) related certifications or accreditation
- International Security and Risk Management Certifications
