Senior Security Manager at Raytheon

Sscirra; Doha; On-site; QAR 436,839 - 655,259; Full time

Job summary

Raytheon Global Security Services in Qatar seeks a Senior Security Manager to provide direct support to the Doha Site Executive and Leadership Team. This high‑visibility role oversees security programs across Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, and Oman, ensuring compliant, cost‑effective protection of personnel and facilities.

The role requires leadership of security plans, liaison with U.S. government partners, and management of multi-country teams, with extensive travel and extended hours as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in security management, Criminal Justice, Business Management, or similar.
• CPP Certification (or equivalent) from a recognized professional organization.
• Experience with international security standards (ISO 27001, ASIS, BS 7858).
• Active and transferable U.S. government security clearance is required and U.S. citizenship is required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct security assessments of sites in Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait and Oman.
• Develop and implement transportation, shipping and field security plans.
• Coordinate with U.S. Embassy security teams and host nation authorities.
• Ensure safety, accountability and threat awareness for expatriates and travelers.
• Monitor regional threats and provide force‑protection guidance and communications.
• Manage daily physical security operations including access control and incident investigations.
• Oversee security vendors and interface with landlords and building security.
• Support executive protection and security investigations as needed.
• Travel regionally and internationally to support operations.

Skills

International security

Crisis management

Stakeholder coordination

Policy development

Threat briefing

Education

Bachelor's degree in security management or related field

CPP certification

Job description

Raytheon Global Security Services in Qatar is seeking aSenior Security Managerto provide direct support to the Doha Site Executive and Leadership Team. This high‑visibility, fast‑paced role oversees multi‑country security and protection programs supporting Raytheon operations across the region.

Key Focus Areas

• International security program oversight
• Physical security planning and implementation
• Personnel and force‑protection practices
• Contractor on the Battlefield (COTB) support
• Compliance with foreign legal‑entity requirements
• Application of U.S. and international security standards for the protection of personnel, technologies, products, and facilities

This role provides direct security support to the Doha Site Executive and Leadership Team and reports to the Raytheon Global Security Services International Security Associate Director. The position leads the coordination and execution of security plans, programs, and strategies for Raytheon Doha, associated product lines, field representatives, and other functions operating in Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, and Oman.

• Implement security programs and customer‑directed requirements to ensure compliant, cost‑effective protection of personnel, facilities, and Transition‑to‑Field (TTF) activities.
• Serve as a primary liaison to the Doha Leadership Team, International Security, and regional stakeholders to align security initiatives with operational needs.
• Build and sustain strong relationships with U.S. Government partners, OSAC, host‑nation police/security/intelligence entities, peer companies, and internal business leaders.
• Provide culturally aware, customer‑focused security support while exercising sound judgment and independent decision‑making.

This accompanied onsite role will be in Qatar for a long-term assignment under a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with additional compensation benefits and potential extensions.

Employment is contingent upon meeting all medical requirements for overseas assignments including comprehensive post-offer medical examination.

What You Will Do:

• Conduct security assessments of sites, suppliers and FSR locations across Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait and Oman.
• Develop and implement transportation, shipping and field security plans.
• Maintain close coordination with U.S. Embassy security teams, CENTCOM partners and Host Nation authorities.
• Ensure safety, accountability and threat awareness for FSRs, expatriates and business travelers.
• Monitor regional threats and provide timely, force‑protection guidance and communications.
• Manage daily physical security operations, including badging, access control, alarm response and incident investigations.
• Oversee security vendors and serve as the primary interface with landlord/building security.
• Conduct Physical Security Assessments and evaluate residential housing options.
• Support executive visits and coordinate with Executive Protection.
• Manage personnel clearances and assist with internal security investigations.
• Provide COTB-related force‑protection support for programs in the Gulf region.
• Support Duty to Warn communications and maintain emergency communication tools.
• Supervise assigned security staff and coordinate tasks across regional teams.
• Contribute to policy development, strategic risk assessments, crisis‑management planning and tabletop exercises.
• Manage security incidents, investigations and potential counterintelligence concerns.
• Partner with Travel Risk Security to safeguard expatriates and international travelers.
• Deliver tailored threat briefings and support controlled‑information protection with Global Trade.
• Assist with Raytheon Enterprise Supplier Evaluations (RESA).
• Work extended hours as needed and travel regionally and internationally to support operations.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s and a minimum of 10+ years prior relevant experience, or an Advance Degree in a related field and a minimum of 8+ years’ experience.
• Experience with International security.
• Experience delivering international security services within a collaborative team environment.
• Experience managing crisis situations with strong decision‑making, communication and coordination skills under pressure.
• Experience applying physical and technical security systems, crisis‑management practices and risk‑mitigation measures in austere environments.
• Experience working with international security standards (e.g., ISO 27001, ASIS, BS 7858).
• Experience coordinating and collaborating effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date.
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Bachelor’s degree in security management, Criminal Justice, Business Management, or similar curriculum.
• A CPP Certification (or equivalent) from an accredited professional organization.
• International security experience with advanced skills in physical security, threat management, risk mitigation and evacuation planning/execution.
• Prior experience living and working in the Middle East (preferred).
• Ability to deliver risk‑appropriate international briefings, reports and advisories based on analysis of open‑source and security‑related intelligence.
• Proven success in corporate or government security roles with multi‑country responsibility.
• Strong understanding and application of Western security measures within Middle Eastern and international environments.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to brief and engage a wide range of stakeholders.

What We Offer

• Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.

Clearance Information:

This position requires security clearance. The Defense Industrial Security Clearance Office (DISCO), an agency of the Department of Defense, handles and adjudicates the security clearance process. More information about Security Clearances can be found on the US Department of State government website here:https://www.state.gov/m/ds/clearances/c10978.htm