Security Specialist

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Security Specialist to join our team at SABIC. As a key member of our Global Security and Crisis Management Center of Excellence, you will play a critical role in supporting the implementation of our security strategy and programs across the region.

• Contribute to the development and implementation of security policies, strategies, and standards in coordination with the Leader of the Security COE.
• Stay up-to-date with security industry standards, incoming security-related correspondence, and national and international events to assess their security-related trends and implications on SABIC business operations and staff.
• Assist regional and site leaders and SMEs in performing security risk assessments based on applicable standards and regulations to determine appropriate levels of protection and security measures.
• Direct site security and advise site leaders in implementing security policies, regulations, standards, and systems.
• Support and endorse regional security initiatives and projects.
• Provide expert advice, clarifications, and interpretations of relevant SHEMS, standards, policies, and programs to ensure consistent and effective implementation.
• Liaise with business leaders within the assigned geography/region to ensure alignment on security risks and mitigation programs.
• Provide expert input to assurance activities at the global, regional, and local level as needed, including site-specific reviews and audits.
• Track security program effectiveness and compliance statistics and develop actionable reports and KPIs.
• Perform security audits and conduct operating reviews of critical security infrastructure and control systems to determine if manufacturing facilities have implemented all applicable SABIC security standards.

• Bachelor's degree in a related discipline from an internationally accredited university.
• Fluency in English.
• Preference given to industry certifications such as ASIS CPP/PSP, CBCI, etc.
• 5 years of regional corporate security and crisis management experience in a relevant chemical industry.
• Business savvy.
• Leadership and command presence.
• Ability to deal with ambiguity.
• Ability to work in a multi-cultural, international environment.
• Ability to influence senior regional leaders.
• Leader in area of business ethics.
• Problem-solving skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Public speaking.
• Fraud investigations, including interviewing and report preparation.
• Risk assessment and mitigation.