Head of Security

noon; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consumer commerce platform is looking for a Head of Security in Riyadh. The successful candidate will oversee the security strategy, collaborate with government entities, and ensure compliance with regulations. Candidates must be Saudi Nationals with experience in security agencies and proven leadership abilities. This role emphasizes crisis management, strategic decision-making, and maintaining high standards of integrity and professionalism.

Qualifications

• KSA National (Saudi) with strong ties to government/security agencies.
• Experience in Saudi Police, Army, CID, or other security forces.
• Proven leadership managing security operations in a large organization.

Responsibilities

• Develop and oversee the Group-wide security strategy.
• Serve as the primary liaison with Saudi Police and other authorities.
• Implement preventive measures for identified risks.

Skills

Strong situational judgment and decision-making

Excellent communication and coordination skills

Crisis management and problem-solving expertise

Education

Certifications in security management (ASIS, CPP, PSP)

Job description

noon, the region's leading consumer commerce platform. On December 12th, 2017, noon launched its consumer platform in Saudi Arabia and the UAE, expanding to Egypt in February 2019. The noon ecosystem of services now marketplaces for food delivery, quick commerce, fintech, and fashion. noon is a work in progress; we’re six years in, but only 5% done.

noon’s mission: Ring every doorbell, every day.

Role Overview

noon Group is seeking an experienced and highly connected Head of Security (Saudi National) to oversee and strengthen our security strategy across the region. The ideal candidate will have prior experience working with Saudi Police, Armed Forces, CID, or other security agencies, and possess strong relationships with key government entities, immigration authorities, and regulatory bodies. This role will be responsible for safeguarding noon’s people, assets, operations, and reputation while driving best-in-class security practices across the business.

Key Responsibilities

Security Strategy & Leadership

• Develop, implement, and oversee the Group-wide security strategy, ensuring alignment with noon’s operational and regulatory requirements.
• Establish and continuously improve emergency response, crisis management, and business continuity plans.

Government Relations & Regulatory Engagement

• Serve as the primary liaison with Saudi Police, CID, immigration authorities, customs, and relevant government entities.
• Ensure the business remains compliant with Saudi security regulations, reporting standards, and licensing requirements.
• Facilitate swift resolution of security-related incidents through established government relationships.
• Proactively identify risks and potential vulnerabilities; implement preventive measures.
• Partner with Legal, HR, and Operations to ensure structured incident handling and reporting.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with Operations, HR, Legal, Logistics, and Customer Support to support secure and compliant business operations.
• Advise senior leadership on emerging security trends, threats, and mitigation strategies.
• Support internal stakeholders with immigration- or government-related processes when required.

Qualifications

• KSA National (Saudi)
• Previous experience in Saudi Police, Army, CID, or other security forces
• Strong active network with government/security agencies, immigration, and regulatory bodies
• Proven leadership experience managing security operations in a large organization
• Experience in investigations, crisis management, and incident response

Preferred

• Prior experience working in government or security agencies.
• Certifications in security management (ASIS, CPP, PSP)
• Familiarity with regional compliance laws and security best practices

Who will excel?

• Strong situational judgment and decision-making
• Excellent communication and coordination skills
• High integrity, discretion, and professionalism
• Ability to lead and influence cross-functional teams
• Crisis management and problem-solving expertise