Security Specialist, Assistance (Level 1)

International SOS; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A global risk management consultancy is seeking a Security Specialist to deliver high-quality security risk assessments and coordinate assistance for clients. The role involves managing security cases, maintaining a provider network, and delivering security training. Ideal candidates will have experience in security intelligence and strong communication skills. A degree related to security or international relations is required. This position is based in Dubai.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of the political and security landscape within the region.
• Proven experience in security intelligence or related field.

Responsibilities

• Deliver tailored security risk assessments for individuals and organizations.
• Coordinate and respond to security requests for assistance.
• Monitor and manage GPS tracking and communications for clients.

Skills

Knowledge of political and security landscape

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Ability to analyze information under time pressure

Experience with risk assessments

Strong IT skills including Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Degree related to security, risk management, or international relations

Master’s degree in related fields

Job description

About the role

The Security Specialist, Assistance supports the regional Security Assistance team by delivering high-quality security risk assessments, advice, and coordination of assistance for travellers, assignees, and clients. Reporting to the Security Director and Managers, the role ensures operational readiness, maintains the security provider network, and upholds service excellence.

Key responsibilities

Deliver tailored security risk assessments for individuals and organizations based on their profiles and travel itineraries.

Coordinate and respond to security requests for assistance, including developing Plans of Action (POAs) and managing live cases.

Monitor and manage GPS tracking and communications for clients operating in high-risk or complex environments.

Manage security assistance cases, including triage, advice, documentation, escalation, and shift handovers.

Maintain and expand the global provider network, supporting operational readiness and planning.

Communicate effectively with clients, stakeholders, and internal teams throughout all stages of an incident or case.

Deliver security trainings, workshops, and contribute to client-facing consulting and marketing efforts as needed.

Required Skills and Knowledge

• Strong knowledge of the political and security landscape within the region.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills including ability to explain complex situations to non-expert audiences in English.
• Ability to critically analyse multiple streams of information under time pressure.
• Demonstrated experience in the application of risk assessments.
• Strong IT skills including Microsoft Office Suite and other applications.

Required Work Experience

• Proven experience in security intelligence or related field : military, government, NGO, journalism; relevant academic studies.
• Independent travel experience to multiple countries including more challenging risk environments.

Preferred experience

• Risk and Crisis management.
• Experience in writing to senior management and decision makers.
• International work experience, including in more challenging risk environments.
• Experience of working in a customer / client focused role.

Required Qualifications

• Educated to a degree level (or relevant professional training) in a field related to security, risk management, international politics or international relations.
• Master’s degree in similar fields an advantage.