24/7 Security Control Room Lead — Incident Response & Ops

TAQA Distribution; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 335,000 - 670,000; Full time

Job summary

TAQA Distribution is seeking an experienced Security Control Room Lead to oversee the 24/7 operations of our Security Control Room and ensure rapid incident response and situational awareness.

You will lead surveillance, access control and alarm monitoring while maintaining calm under pressure, coordinating with security teams and responders to protect critical infrastructure across the UAE. This role offers career growth and a dynamic, safety-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Security Management or related field.
• Minimum 6 years of security ops experience.
• Proven supervisory or team leadership experience.
• Hands-on CCTV and access control experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise 24/7 Security Control Room operations and shift coverage.
• Oversee CCTV, access control, alarm monitoring and security systems.
• Assess, coordinate, elevate and document security incidents.
• Maintain command and control during security emergencies.
• Coordinate with Security Operations and emergency responders.
• Ensure accurate incident reporting, evidence preservation and compliance with approved security procedures.
• Develop SCR team capability through training, drills and performance monitoring.

Skills

Leadership

Incident response

Decision making

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Security Management or related field

Tools

CCTV systems

Access control

Alarm systems

Incident management

Job description

TAQA Distribution is seeking an experienced Security Control Room Lead to oversee the 24/7 operations of our Security Control Room and ensure rapid incident response and situational awareness.

You will lead surveillance, access control and alarm monitoring while maintaining calm under pressure, coordinating with security teams and responders to protect critical infrastructure across the UAE. This role offers career growth and a dynamic, safety-focused environment.