Regional Security Advisor - METACA

at  Boeing

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POSITION OVERVIEW

Reporting to the Global Security Activity (GSA) Regional Security Leader for the Middle East, Türkiye, Africa, and Central Asia (METACA), this Regional Security Advisor position will be based in Dubai, UAE, will be part of a diverse and multicultural global security organization, and will provide security support to Boeing’s operations within the region as a whole, delivering and overseeing a wide range of routine and emergency security services, policies, procedures, and guidance, whilst ensuring compliance with applicable United States, Host Nation, and Enterprise security and fire requirements. This position is aimed at an experienced and senior grade Security Advisor and is non-managerial (Boeing Individual Contributor Level 5).

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS (REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE)

• Previous working experience in the Middle East and Africa regions
• The candidate will have previously shown success in holding a responsible security position in the corporate security sector, the Military, Law Enforcement, or in other relevant Government Agencies
• Detailed knowledge of physical security systems and processes
• A comprehensive knowledge of the political, security, and cultural issues associated with operating in often challenging or volatile risk environments and situations
• The ability to develop a network of industry contacts, and the ability to cultivate and maintain relationships to achieve business development goals
• The ability to present to, and communicate with, senior management and other stakeholders
• Must be prepared to travel routinely within the METACA region in support of Boeing operations

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (DESIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE)

• Knowledge of conducting international office/site surveys and security risk assessments and the ability to document the findings in a clear and concise reporting format
• Foreign language skills are desirable but not essential
• Experienced in the use of Microsoft Office 365

TYPICAL EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

A Bachelor’s degree and typically 10 or more year’s related work experience, a Master’s degree and 8 or more year’s related work experience, or an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience

The successful candidate will perform the following duties:

This position is suited to an experienced, confident, and self-motivated security professional with a proven ability to interact and communicate effectively, both internally with security colleagues, business units and other functions and stakeholders, and externally with representatives of US and foreign government authorities, contracted security organizations, industry peers, and through active participation and networking with organizations such as OSAC, ASIS, ACSG, etc. Cultural understanding and empathy with the METACA region and its diverse local and expatriate population, as well as detailed and current knowledge of the geopolitics of the region, are essential attributes for the holder of this position. The successful candidate will perform the following duties:

• Ensuring the protection of Boeing people, property, and information in a timely and efficient manner
• Establishing and maintaining an effective and close working relationship with the respective Business Units and supporting functions operating in-region, and aligning and prioritizing day-to-day tasks in direct support of these business’ security requirements
• Identifying and mitigating existing and emerging security risks and hazards in a region and operating environment that is inherently volatile, unpredictable, complex, and ambiguous
• As a matter of routine, the Security Adviser will be a focal for regional-level guidance and support to a wide range of security and related issues, including, but not limited to:
• Contingency planning and crisis management
• Employee personal safety
• Investigations
• Export compliance
• Journey management and travel security advice and support, including to high-risk locations
• Event security
• Information security
• Business continuity plans and processes
• Security awareness and education
• Partnering with stakeholders to select new sites and to facilitate the decommissioning of redundant sites
• Coordination with Boeing Executive Protection and Executive Flight Operations personnel to support close protection requirements for executives and VIPs, on an as needs basis

Other duties: As directed by the Regional Security Leader