The physical security operations team is the primary interface with all clients, ensuring that their needs and expectations are met with high-quality, industry-standard programs and services. Oracle is looking for a senior security professional to lead and develop teams and services within the Global Physical Security (GPS) operations line of business, specifically focusing on data center operational security, guard force management, crisis management programs, risk assessments, incident response, and investigations. This position reports directly to the Director of Global Data Center Security Operations in the USA and will involve periodic regional and global travel. This is an individual contributor role with oversight of contracted security staff across the portfolio.
Location: DUBAI, United Arab Emirates
Work Conditions
- Regular employment with minimal direct supervision
- Requires regional operational direction and oversight
- High degree of responsibility and operational impact on the business function
Essential Functions
- Provide operational direction and oversight to implement GPS strategic initiatives related to data center security programs, including:
- Security guard force management at data center locations
- Ensure physical security compliance with various regulatory bodies
- Incident response and crisis management
- Quality customer service related to physical security
- Collaborate with 3rd party security service providers to manage recruitment, training, and retention of security staff
- Maintain compliance with laws and regulations, ensuring a professional environment
- Manage regional data center security operations program budget
Requirements
- Minimum of 10 years of industrial security experience; at least 7 years in senior management within a physical security/data center operational environment
- Strong understanding of industry-specific legislation and compliance requirements
- Crisis management experience at the corporate level
- Knowledge of security technology resources, including access control and CCTV systems
- Proficient in Microsoft software and effective communication skills
- Team player with global exposure to diverse cultures and backgrounds
