Lead Security Engineer

We are seeking an experienced Electronic Security Systems Lead Engineer to oversee the performance, reliability, integration, and maintenance of airport security systems. The ideal candidate will have strong technical expertise in video surveillance, access control, video analytics, security networking, and team leadership, along with the ability to coordinate with Saudi government and airport security authorities.

Key Responsibilities

1. Electronic Security Systems Management

• Manage and maintain enterprise security systems, including:
• Milestone XProtect – Video Management Systems (VMS)
• Genetec Security Center – Video Surveillance and Access Control
• Lenel OnGuard – Access Control Systems
• Ipsotek VISuite – Intelligent Video Analytics
• Ensure seamless integration between CCTV, access control, intrusion detection, intercom, and airport command centre systems.
• Manage system configuration, licensing, firmware updates, upgrades, asset registers, and OEM support.

2. Security Network & Infrastructure

• Design, maintain, and troubleshoot security networks, including VLANs, multicast, QoS, bandwidth, and network redundancy.
• Manage switches, fiber-optic infrastructure, PoE capacity, IP addressing, and network performance.
• Perform network-level diagnostics using tools such as Wireshark to resolve video streaming and connectivity issues.
• Coordinate with airport IT/ICT teams on cybersecurity, network hardening, and IT/OT segregation.
• Oversee servers, virtual machines, storage systems, backups, and disaster recovery.

3. Team Leadership & Technical Support

• Lead security systems engineers and technicians operating on a 24/7 shift roster.
• Assign tasks, manage escalations, monitor service quality, and ensure effective shift handovers.
• Provide technical guidance, root-cause analysis, and corrective action plans.
• Develop team competencies through OEM training and certification programmes.

4. Operations & Maintenance

• Ensure timely completion of preventive and corrective maintenance activities.
• Monitor camera performance, access control devices, server health, storage capacity, and database maintenance.
• Manage service-level agreements (SLAs), critical spares, OEM support, and RMA processes.
• Enforce change management procedures, including approvals, rollback plans, and updated technical documentation.

5. Government & Airport Authority Coordination

• Act as the primary Arabic-speaking technical interface with Jawazat (General Directorate of Passports) for passport-control CCTV, e-gates, and related system integrations.
• Coordinate with the Ministry of Interior (MOI) and airport security authorities regarding CCTV footage requests, evidence handling, incident investigations, and compliance.
• Liaise with the Royal Saudi Air Force (RSAF) for access approvals, security clearances, escorts, and permits for work in restricted military-controlled areas.
• Prepare and present technical reports, incident findings, and system briefings in Arabic and English.
• Manage personnel access badges, security clearances, and restricted-area work permits.

6. Performance, Compliance & Documentation

• Monitor system availability, recording integrity, video retention, access control performance, and alarm response times.
• Analyse fault trends, reduce video analytics false alarms, and improve mean time to repair (MTTR).
• Prepare weekly and monthly reports on system availability, maintenance completion, and recurring faults.
• Maintain as-built drawings, camera schedules, IP/port matrices, rack layouts, and system architecture documentation.
• Ensure compliance with HSE procedures, permit-to-work requirements, and working-at-height and electrical safety standards.

Desired Candidate Profile

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 6 years of experience in electronic security systems, including at least 2 years in a technical leadership role.
• Experience in airports, critical infrastructure, or government facilities is highly preferred.
• OEM certifications in at least two of the following: Milestone, Genetec, Lenel, and Ipsotek.
• CCNA or higher networking certification is mandatory.
• Fluency in Arabic and English, both written and spoken, is essential.
• Must be eligible for Saudi government security clearance and airport restricted-area access.