Country Security Manager - Oil & Gas

Michael Page; Indonesia; On-site; USD 70.000 - 100.000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global energy firm seeks a Country Security Manager in Indonesia. This high-impact role involves developing security strategies and ensuring compliance within a complex operational landscape. You will lead a team, engage with stakeholders, and represent the organization in crucial forums.

Benefits

High-impact leadership role

Global visibility and strategic influence

Opportunity to shape security operations

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience in high-risk environments, preferably with an ex-military background.
• Fluency in English essential for global stakeholder engagement.
• Experience managing diverse teams and complex, multicultural environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a national security strategy aligned with global standards.
• Oversee third-party security providers and conduct threat assessments.
• Serve as the principal advisor on security and political risk matters.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic Thinking

Crisis Management

Risk Assessment

Stakeholder Engagement

Job description

• A high-impact leadership role with global visibility and strategic influence.
• Competitive compensation

About Our Client

Our client is a major player in the global energy sector with significant upstream operations in Indonesia. Their flagship project in Indonesia operates in a complex and high-risk environment, demanding world-class security leadership to ensure the safety of personnel, continuity of operations, and alignment with international standards.

Job Description

The Country Security Manager will be responsible for leading and managing all security operations across Indonesia, with a primary focus on the East Indonesia region. This Jakarta-based role reports directly to the Region and plays a critical part in ensuring the safety, compliance, and resilience of business operations.



Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement a national security strategy aligned with global corporate standards.
• Lead a team and oversee third-party security providers.
• Conduct continuous threat assessments and implement proactive risk mitigation strategies.
• Serve as the principal advisor to senior leadership on security and political risk matters.
• Coordinate crisis management, emergency response, and incident investigations.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with government agencies, law enforcement, and industry partners.
• Ensure compliance with all legal, regulatory, and internal governance requirements.
• Represent the organization in regional and global security forums as needed.

The Successful Applicant

• Proven leadership experience in high-risk environments, preferably with an ex-military background.
• Strong strategic thinking and decision-making capabilities.
• Fluent in English (spoken and written) - essential for global stakeholder engagement.
• Demonstrated expertise in security risk management, crisis response, and political risk analysis.
• Experience managing diverse teams and working in complex, multicultural environments.
• High integrity, discretion, and the ability to operate under pressure.

What's on Offer

• A high-impact leadership role with global visibility and strategic influence.
• Opportunity to shape and lead security operations for one of Indonesia's most critical energy projects.
• Be part of a globally respected organization committed to safety, sustainability, and innovation.

If you are ready to take on this exciting challenge as a Country Security Manager in Indonesia, we encourage you to apply today.