Security Investigator

Aramco Overseas Company UK Ltd; Dhahran Compound; On-site; SAR 374,000 - 525,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global energy firm is looking for a Security Investigator to conduct complex investigations covering fraud, misconduct, and cybersecurity issues. The candidate must hold a bachelor's degree in a related field and have at least nine years of experience in investigations or law enforcement. This full-time position is based in Saudi Arabia, providing an opportunity to work within a dynamic corporate security department while contributing to significant societal and economic benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum nine years of experience in law enforcement or corporate investigations.
• Proven ability in conducting complex investigations.
• Capacity to structure and summarize case findings succinctly.

Responsibilities

• Conduct high-level misconduct investigations in compliance with Saudi Labor Law.
• Prepare detailed reports and present findings to management.
• Coach junior investigators in effective investigation techniques.

Skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Evidential skills

Report writing skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice

Bachelor's degree in Security Studies

Bachelor's degree in Criminology

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Overview

Aramco energizes the world economy. Aramco occupies a special position in the global energy industry. We are one of the world's largest producers of hydrocarbon energy and chemicals, with among the lowest Upstream carbon intensities of any major producer. With our significant investment in technology and infrastructure, we strive to maximize the value of the energy we produce for the world along with a commitment to enhance Aramco's value to society. Headquartered in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and with offices around the world, we combine market discipline with a generations' spanning view of the future, born of our nine decades experience as responsible stewards of the Kingdom's vast hydrocarbon resources. This responsibility has driven us to deliver significant societal and economic benefits to not just the Kingdom, but also to a vast number of communities, economies, and countries that rely on the vital and reliable energy that we supply. We are one of the most profitable companies in the world, as well as amongst the top five global companies by market capitalization.

Overview

We are seeking a Security Investigator to join our Corporate Security Department (CSD).

CSD is responsible for providing highly specialized professional, investigative and consulting services to Saudi Aramco's Corporate and Executive Management, in order to safeguard the Company and its communities.

Your primary role is to conduct Company based investigations, in respect of serious and complex issues, including, but not limited to fraud, business ethics, abuse of authority, conflict of interest, misuse of resources, harassment, crimes against the person, anti-social behavior, unsafe acts, cybersecurity and data leakage.

Key Responsibilities

As the successful candidate, you will be required to perform the following:

• Conduct and lead highly complex and sensitive misconduct investigations, in accordance with legal norms, with specific reference to and compliance with Saudi Labor Law and relevant Company Policies and Procedures.
• Initiate, administer and plan investigations, and present the case findings to internal control organizations.
• Provide regular briefings supported by detailed, evidential reports and information to Corporate and Executive Management, in addition to line management.
• Perform interviews to identify and develop facts to resolve investigative issues and expediently prepare high quality, well-structured and evidential professional reports of investigation.
• Identify, prevent and detect wrongdoing or offending
• Provide misconduct and cybersecurity awareness programs throughout the Company.
• Identify cost savings, reimbursements and recoveries in favor of Saudi Aramco arising from investigative findings and recommend relevant business change practices and lessons learned to mitigate and negate current and future risks.
• Conduct detailed research (from open and closed sources) and crime pattern/risk analysis, to identify trends, hot spots, actual or potential corporate threats and vulnerabilities.
• Maintain and organize investigation case files to a high quality and auditable standard in compliance with data protection norms.
• Liaise with Company stakeholders and external parties as required, in progressing and reviewing investigative outcomes and risk mitigation strategies.
• Coach and develop junior investigators and keep abreast of investigative techniques and legal norms.

Minimum Requirements

• You will hold a Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice, Criminology, Police Sciences or Security Studies. Degrees in the following disciplines are also acceptable: Business and Management, Computer & Information Systems, and Police Administration.
• You will have nine (9) years of experience in law enforcement and/or corporate investigations with a proven ability in conducting complex cases of investigation, in respect of fraud, business ethics, abuse of authority, conflict of interest, misuse of resources, harassment, crimes against the person, anti-social behavior, unsafe acts, cybersecurity and data leakage etc.
• You will be able to demonstrate excellent organizational, analytical and evidential skills, when conducting investigations and presenting relevant findings.
• You must have excellent report writing skills and the ability to structure and summarize case findings in a concise, logical and articulate manner in compliance with legal norms.
• You will be able to build effective work relationships in a diverse and multi-cultural environment is a necessity.
• You will have a recognized professional certification, in related disciplines, such as a Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), Professional Certified Investigator (PCI), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), International Compliance Association (ICA), Certified Forensic Interviewer (CFI) or equivalent.

Work Location and Work Schedule

Work location: Within Saudi Arabia - To be specified in Job offer

Work schedule: Full Time - To be specified in Job offer

Job Posting Duration

Job posting start date: 01/01/2026

Job posting end date: 12/31/2026

Working environment

Our high-performing employees are drawn by the challenging and rewarding professional, technical and industrial opportunities we offer, and are remunerated accordingly.

At Aramco, our people work on truly world-scale projects, supported by investment in capital and technology that is second to none. And because, as a global energy company, we are faced with addressing some of the world's biggest technical, logistical and environmental challenges, we invest heavily in talent development.

We have a proud history of educating and training our workforce over many decades. Employees at all levels are encouraged to improve their sector-specific knowledge and competencies through our workforce development programs - one of the largest in the world.

Country/Region: SA