HEAD - SECURITY

DP World; Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A global logistics and trade company in Dubai is seeking a Security Manager to oversee security operations, manage budgets, and lead the security team. The ideal candidate will ensure compliance with security standards and support strategic initiatives while enhancing overall security effectiveness. Strong leadership, risk assessment capabilities, and experience in crisis management are essential. This role offers the opportunity to work in a diverse and innovative environment committed to making trade flow better.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing security budgets and resources effectively.
• Strong knowledge of security policies and regulations.
• Experience in emergency response and crisis management.

Responsibilities

• Manage the allocated security budget effectively.
• Support the development and execution of the security strategy.
• Lead the security team in planning and implementing security programs.

Skills

Budget management

Crisis management

Team leadership

Risk assessment

Cybersecurity knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Security Management or related field

Job description

1. Manage the allocated security budget effectively, ensuring resources are optimized and investments in security enhancements deliver measurable value.

2. Support the development and execution of the security strategy by identifying operational risks, recommending mitigation measures, and ensuring alignment with legal and regulatory requirements.

3. Lead the security team in planning and implementing security programs, including Emergency Response, Crisis Management, and Physical Security, in line with organizational security objectives.

4. Supervise and guide the security workforce, ensuring they are properly trained, equipped, and scheduled to meet operational security requirements, while maintaining high performance standards.

5. Oversee physical security operations, including access control, surveillance, and perimeter security, through regular risk assessments and timely implementation of approved security measures.

6. Coordinate with IT and cybersecurity teams to support the implementation of cybersecurity controls such as firewalls, monitoring systems, and incident detection tools, ensuring alignment with organizational security protocols.

7. Develop and maintain emergency response and incident management procedures, conduct drills, coordinate with law enforcement and emergency services, and ensure employees are trained on emergency processes.

8. Monitor, analyze, and report on security performance, identifying areas for improvement and recommending action plans to enhance overall security effectiveness.

9. Identify internal and external security challenges and contribute to the development of strategic mitigation plans to ensure business continuity during crises or emergency situations.

10. Ensure implementation and compliance of security policies, procedures, and standards, aligned with national and international guidelines relevant to port/freezone operations.

11. Review risk assessment reports submitted by service providers and recommend appropriate mitigation measures for management approval.

12. Maintain strong relationships with external manpower and security service providers, ensuring compliance with contractual obligations and that service quality meets organizational expectations.

Trade is the lifeblood of the global economy, creating opportunities and improving the quality of life for people around the world. DP World exists to make the world’s trade flow better, changing what’s possible for the customers and communities we serve globally.

With a dedicated, diverse and professional team of more than 115,000 employees from 160 nationalities, spanning 78 countries on six continents, DP World is pushing trade further and faster towards a seamless supply chain that’s fit for the future.

We’re rapidly transforming and integrating our businesses – Ports and Terminals, Marine Services, Logistics and Technology – and uniting our global infrastructure with local expertise to create stronger, more efficient end‑to‑end supply chain solutions that can change the way the world trades.

What's more, we're reshaping the future by investing in innovation. From intelligent delivery systems to automated warehouse stacking, we’re at the cutting edge of disruptive technology, pushing the sector towards better ways to trade, minimizing disruptions from the factory floor to the customer’s door.

DP World is on a mission to transcend boundaries and bridge the gap between all nations and cultures – not just in what we do but also in how we behave.

We are dedicated to creating a culture where everyone feels respected, supported, and empowered to reach their full potential. We believe that embracing inclusion and diversity, drives innovation and growth and helps us connect people, businesses, and societies. Free minds and different perspectives are changing our world, and together we can change what’s possible.

WE MAKE TRADE FLOW

TO CHANGE WHAT'S POSSIBLE FOR EVERYONE.