Security Officer KSA CA - Thales
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JOB OBJECTIVE:
The Security Officer will be in charge of the security for Thales activities in Saudi Arabia (Civil & Defence) with a possibility of an extension of his objective later on to Central Asia countries.
He/she will be the security advisor to the Country Directors and projects managers.
He/she will assure that Security process complies with Thales Group procedures and Policies including necessary reviews and approvals.
He/she will put in place a continuous improvement process to ensure the Groups methodology and way of working are efficient and in line with the best practices.
Expert in Security questions and crisis management he is undertaking analysis to anticipate the risks evolution and manage possible side effects.
He/she will be in charge of developing and improving the internal security culture in his scope. As part of this he will make sure the management and employees in all activities apply Security principles.
He/she will develop a good interaction and team spirit with all functions such as HR Legal & contract procurement PMO services and all the support functions which is key to a good integration of the security questions.
He/she will be in relation with Bid teams and project managers from the Business Lines to ensure a perfect collaboration and a complete integration of security processes.
He/she will take part in Operations Support coordination meetings.
ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Security Officer will:
Realize risks assessment for each entity or project under his scope and ensure regular updating of these risks assessments in coordination with ME & Saudi Arabia Head of Security. As part of this process he proposes puts in place and adapts security rules to mitigate the identified risks.
Be able to support KSA VP Directors and project managers in all matters relating to security (physical security training and awareness local processes security communication etc.).
Organize and realize security training and awareness sessions.
Control quality of security services provided by security suppliers in his scope take part in the selection of security suppliers in coordination with the ME & Saudi Arabia Head of Security.
Define prepare & update crisis management plan.
Prepare and maintain a Security dashboard reporting all necessary KPIs to monitor the performance of the Security process.
Identify and develop a network of useful security contacts (embassies security managers of other companies security suppliers local security forces etc.).
Seek to improve permanently the security process by implementing adapted best practices and sensitizing all involved stakeholders.
Interact among engineering procurement delivery finance legal and those with signoff responsibility.
Interface with other Thales entities functions and Stakeholders.
Ensure security communications when needed such as monthly induction regular and annual safety awareness and evolution
Reactive communication on what to do in a changing security context
Report of activities monitor the security action plan
WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
A minimum 24 years of professional experience and/or involvement in Security management and/or defense topics.
An experience in a security position in an international environment.
Experience in working within multidisciplinary and multinational teams.
Experience in multicultural environments especially in ME Region.
A professional experience in a Defense and/or hightech environment is not mandatory but would be an advantage.
QUALIFICATION CERTIFICATION & EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Degree Bachelor
Proficiency with computer applications MS Office (Word Excel Power Point).
Other specific security certification could be an advantage (ASIS etc.).
Saudi national.
PREFERRED SKILLS:
Due to the complexity of the environment operational responsibilities and sensitivity of Group activities the Security Officer will demonstrate a high level of soft skills and a strong leadership:
Excellent communication skills: written verbal and presentation.
Ability to work under pressure
High level of adaptability and reactivity
Ability to travel often and eventually without notice.
Leadership capability of multidisciplinary multinational security teams or correspondents to achieve tight deadlines in a pressured environment
Strong security and information protection awareness
Crisis management skills
Excellent presentation and analytical skills
A team player getting along well with people of different nationalities and backgrounds
Fluent English is mandatory.
Good cultural and geopolitical regional knowledge is mandatory.
Professional attitude and appearance.
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