Senior Manager - Security

• Security Strategy, Maturity & Governance

  • Lead the development and execution of security enhancement initiatives to address identified gaps in security maturity
  • Strengthen governance, policies, and controls to ensure a more stringent and proactive security posture across all operations
  • Establish mechanisms to continuously assess and improve security effectiveness and resilience

  Personnel Security & Insider Risk Management

  • Develop and enforce controls to manage insider risk, including monitoring and prevention of unauthorised sharing of sensitive information (e.g., asset locations, images)
  • Work closely with HR to ensure robust vetting, clearance, and onboarding controls for employees and contractors
  • Implement policies governing use of personal devices, photography, and data sharing within operational zones
  • Lead and oversee day-to-day security operations across all sites to ensure effective protection coverage
  • Ensure optimal deployment and utilisation of security personnel and resources
  • Drive operational efficiency and service quality across all security activities

  Contractor & Third-Party Security

  • Establish and enforce security clearance, access control, and monitoring processes for contractors and external parties
  • Address gaps in tracking and managing non-employee access to sites and critical assets
  • Ensure all third-party activities comply with organisational security standards and regulatory requirements

  Security Operations & Control Room Oversight

  • Lead and oversee security operations, including control room activities, surveillance, and access management
  • Ensure effective utilisation of CCTV systems, badge access controls, and monitoring technologies
  • Oversee zoning and access restrictions, ensuring personnel access is controlled based on role and site requirements

  Critical Asset Protection

  • Ensure robust protection of critical infrastructure and sensitive locations, including monitoring for external exposure (e.g., mapping platforms, online data)
  • Coordinate with authorities to assess and mitigate risks related to publicly available information on critical assets
  • Implement measures to prevent unauthorised disclosure of sensitive operational details

  Regulatory & External Coordination

  • Act as the key interface with government authorities and national security entities (e.g., National Guard) on security-related matters
  • Ensure compliance with evolving national security expectations and regulatory requirements
  • Lead responses to external security reviews, audits, and recommendations

  INCIDENT MANAGEMENT & INVESTIGATION

  • Oversee investigation of security breaches, information leaks, and non-compliance incidents
  • Ensure timely escalation and corrective actions to prevent recurrence
  • Analyse trends to strengthen preventive controls and reduce vulnerabilities

  MAINTENANCE, TESTING & INSPECTION

  • Oversee maintenance, testing, and operational readiness of security systems (e.g., access control, CCTV, intrusion detection systems)
  • Ensure regular inspections and audits to identify vulnerabilities and ensure compliance
  • Drive continuous improvement in system reliability and effectiveness

  REGULATORY COMPLIANCE

  • Ensure compliance with all local regulatory requirements and international standards related to security
  • Maintain readiness for inspections and audits by authorities
  • Act as the focal point for engagement with external agencies and regulatory bodies

  TRAINING & AWARENESS

  • Lead development and delivery of security training and awareness programs across the organisation
  • Promote a strong security culture to minimise risks and incidents

  EMERGENCY RESPONSE COORDINATION

  • Align security protocols with emergency response and crisis management frameworks
  • Support site security during incidents, ensuring effective coordination and control

  PEOPLE MANAGEMENT

  • Lead and manage a team of Security Superintendents (multi-disciplinary focus) including:
  • Surveillance & control room operations
  • Access control and badge management
  • Data and information-related security controls
  • Ensure effective coordination across teams and locations to deliver integrated security outcomes

  SAFETY, QUALITY & ENVIRONMENT

  • Ensure compliance with all safety, quality, and environmental policies and procedures
  • Promote a secure and safe working environment across all operations

  AUTHORITY DECISION MARKING

  GUIDELINES:

  • Operates within broad organisational and regulatory frameworks, exercising independent judgment in managing complex and sensitive security risks

  DECISION MAKING:

  • Authority to enforce security controls, restrictions, and compliance measures across all sites, including personnel and contractor access
  • Authority to initiate investigations and corrective actions in response to security breaches or vulnerabilities
  • Authority to implement restrictions on device usage, access zones, and information sharing practices to protect critical assets
  • Represents the organisation in engagements with external authorities on security matters and drives implementation of required actions

Desired Candidate Profile

• MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field
  • Professional certifications in Security / Risk / Crisis Management (preferred)

  MINIMUM EXPERIENCE:

  • 10+ years of experience in security operations and risk management, preferably within industrial or critical infrastructure environments
  • At least 5–7 years in managerial roles

  SKILLS:

  • Strong knowledge of physical and personnel security frameworks
  • Experience in insider risk management and access control systems
  • Knowledge of regulatory and national security requirements
  • Ability to manage sensitive and high-risk scenarios
  • Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills
  • Experience working in complex, multi-site environments
  • Proficiency in security systems and digital monitoring tools