Principal Consultant - Security

Egis Group; Dubai; On-site; AED 350,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading security consultancy in Dubai is seeking a Security Design Consultant. This role involves leading Security Threat and Risk Assessments, developing integrated security designs, and ensuring compliance with international standards. Candidates should have at least 10 years of experience, including 5 years focused on built environment security design. Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities are essential.

Qualifications

• 10 years of experience in security consultancy, with 5 years in STRA and built environment security design.
• Demonstrated experience delivering security designs for large-scale developments.
• Strong communication and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver STRA for multiple projects.
• Translate STRA findings into security design requirements.
• Provide technical oversight during construction.

Skills

Security Threat & Risk Assessments

Integrated security designs

Risk analysis

Technical design

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelors degree in Security Management or related discipline

Job description

We are seeking a Security Design Consultant with proven expertise in conducting Security Threat & Risk Assessments (STRA) and developing integrated security designs for complex built environments. The ideal candidate will bridge risk analysis and technical design ensuring security is embedded seamlessly into architectural engineering and operational frameworks.

Key Responsibilities

Security Threat & Risk Assessment

• Lead and deliver STRA for projects such as mixed-use developments transportation hubs hospitality critical infrastructure and high-security facilities.

• Identify and assess threats vulnerabilities and potential impacts across physical operational and electronic security domains.

• Develop risk mitigation strategies aligned with international best practices (ISO 31000 ISO 22341 ASIS standards).

• Facilitate risk workshops with stakeholders and produce clear actionable STRA reports.

Security Design for Built Environment

• Translate STRA findings into security design requirements performance criteria and technical specifications.

• Develop integrated physical and electronic security solutions including:

  • Access control

  • CCTV and surveillance

  • Intrusion detection

  • Perimeter security

  • Hostile vehicle mitigation (HVM)

  • Emergency response planning.

• Ensure designs are coordinated with architects master planners MEP ICT and landscape teams.

• Apply CPTED (Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design) principles to enhance natural surveillance and deterrence in public and private spaces.

Project Coordination & Compliance

• Review and comment on contractor submissions for compliance with Employers Requirements and security strategies.

• Advise on relevant codes standards and regulations applicable to built environments.

• Engage with client representatives law enforcement and other stakeholders to validate security solutions.

Implementation Support

• Provide technical oversight during construction to ensure correct implementation of security systems.

• Support commissioning testing and handover of security systems.

Qualifications :

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelors degree in Security Management Risk Management Engineering Architecture or related discipline.

• 10 years of experience in security consultancy with at least 5 years in STRA and built environment security design.

• Demonstrated experience delivering security designs for large-scale developments and high-security sites.

• In-depth knowledge of:

  • ISO 31000 (Risk Management)

  • ISO 22341 (Protective Security for the Built Environment)

  • ASIS CPP / PSP guidelines

  • CPTED principles.

• Proficiency in producing technical specifications and reviewing design packages.

• Strong communication analytical and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Certifications

• ASIS Certified Protection Professional (CPP)

• ASIS Physical Security Professional (PSP)

• CPTED Practitioner Certification

• Project Management Professional (PMP)

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time