Senior Corporate Security Lead & Risk Management

Etihad Airways; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Etihad Airways in Abu Dhabi is seeking a physical security specialist to identify and mitigate risks, oversee security services, and train security staff. You will coordinate across commercial and residential properties, ensuring compliance with standards and regulatory requirements.

The role requires at least a diploma in security management with 5 years of experience, including supervisory responsibilities, and strong knowledge of access control, alarms, and incident response.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Security Management diploma with specialization in physical security.
• Minimum 5 years physical security experience, including 3 years in a supervisory role.
• In-depth knowledge of Corporate Security procedures, Information Security, Access control, Alarms, rapid response and loss prevention.

Responsibilities

• Conduct physical security surveys, inspections and risk assessments across Etihad properties to identify vulnerabilities and ensure standards.
• Oversee and coordinate delivery of physical security services and third-party providers, monitor contract compliance and address gaps.
• Coordinate crew inductions and support security guard training and readiness to meet established standards.
• Manage visitor registration and access permissions across facilities, including parking management where applicable.
• Monitor security KPIs and incident trends to support informed decision-making and continuous improvement.
• Identify, assess and mitigate security incidents, hazards and operational risks to protect personnel and assets.
• Prepare and escalate physical security compliance reporting and conduct investigations as needed.

Skills

Security leadership

Risk assessment

Incident response

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder liaison

Education

Diploma in Security Management

Tools

Access control systems

Job description

Etihad Airways in Abu Dhabi is seeking a physical security specialist to identify and mitigate risks, oversee security services, and train security staff. You will coordinate across commercial and residential properties, ensuring compliance with standards and regulatory requirements.

The role requires at least a diploma in security management with 5 years of experience, including supervisory responsibilities, and strong knowledge of access control, alarms, and incident response.