Job summary
Parsons is hiring a Security Director in Riyadh to lead security and safety for logistics operations. The role oversees risk assessments, policy development, transport security, emergency response and vendor and budget management to protect people, assets and facilities.
Key responsibilities
- Develop and implement logistics security and safety strategy aligned with business objectives
- Lead strategic planning for security, safety, administration, and transportation logistics
- Create and maintain security policies, procedures, and frameworks across facilities
- Perform security risk assessments focused on urban and complex environments
- Design and manage physical security programs: access control, CCTV, perimeter protection
- Oversee transport security: secure routes, driver procedures, vehicle security standards
- Establish emergency response and crisis management plans and lead incident response
- Manage budgets, vendor contracts, and performance metrics for security operations
Requirements
- Diploma in security management, industrial engineering, logistics, business administration or related field
- Minimum 17 years progressive experience in security, safety, and administration
- Proven senior-level leadership experience establishing security departments and frameworks
- Experience managing large-scale operations, including engineering/construction environments
- Experience liaising with government agencies and handling sensitive assignments
- Preferable background in transport, mobility, and fleet security
- Professional certifications: CPP, CPO, CSSM (listed as required/preferred)
- Bilingual Arabic and English with strong communication skills
Skills
Security risk managementCrisis managementTransport securityPhysical security systemsSecurity policy developmentStakeholder engagementStrategic planningIncident managementVendor managementBudget management
Source: Workday. Last checked as open: 13 Nov 2026. You apply directly with the employer.
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