Senior Specialist, Security Compliance

1. JOB PURPOSE:
   • Contribute and provide operational advice on preparation of security governance, compliance strategies, and implementation of innovative technical solutions to ADNOC and Group Companies.
   • Organize awareness programs on the compliance framework, for ADNOC and Group Companies.
   • Lead a wide range of compliance assurance activities at onshore/ offshore locations ensuring that security operations are aligned with ADNOC PSMS business goals, complies with regulatory requirements, and effectively manages risk.
   • Work effectively as part of a collaborative team to achieve the goals of the GCS Protective Security Management System (i.e., ISO:28000 program). Implement the Compliance and associated governance framework across key risk areas. Verify implementation status of security programs for designated entities and ensure program capability / capacity to deter, detect, and respond to security threats and violations in accordance with regulatory guidelines, and internal protocols.

1. KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

    Job Specific Accountabilities

• • Develop and implement security governance, risk, and compliance procedures and/or guidelines in accordance with ISO 28000, and industry best practices.
  • Collaborate with other business units to establish and maintain a comprehensive compliance and governance framework, including risk assessments, risk monitoring, and risk mitigation strategies.
  • Perform regular inspections of security programs, processes, and controls at designated business units to identify potential risks and gaps in compliance; and communicate the results of the reports with the respective company.
  • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of regulatory requirements, standards, and guidelines related to private security services and ensure that ADNOC remains compliant with all applicable regulations.
  • Act as a subject matter expert on security governance, risk management, and compliance issues, and provide guidance and advice to the Security In-charge at designated business units.
  • Develop and deliver training and awareness programs on security governance, risk management, and compliance topics to ensure that all stakeholders understand their roles and responsibilities.
  • Ensure that all physical security-related incidents and risks are appropriately documented, tracked, and reported, and work with relevant teams to implement corrective actions.
  • Manage and oversee 3rd-party security service providers and security vendors to ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and standards.
  • Collaborate with the Security In-charge at designated business units to ensure emergency response plans are in place and current.
  • Continuously monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of security governance, risk management, and compliance programs, and recommend changes or improvements as needed.

Generic Accountabilities

• • Ensure that business units comply with industrial security specifications, standards, UAE regulations, and AD laws.
  • Review operational practices, create, and enforce compliance plans, and perform risk reviews. 
  • Ensure that all security processes are controlled and monitored for quality and compliance.
  • Developing and providing employee training on compliance policies, practices, and reporting systems.
  • Identifying, investigating, and reporting compliance issues, irregularities, and violations.
  • Tracking and responding to complaints.
  • Maintaining records of compliance activities.
  • Communicating with government agencies.
  • Preparing and filing compliance reports.

• Plan, supervise and coordinate all activities in the assigned area to meet functional objectives.
• Train and develop the assigned staff on relevant skills to enable them to become proficient on the job and deliver the respective business objectives.
• Enhance the security systems related process, guidelines, and the procedure to meet the group vision.

• • Provide input for preparation of the Function / Division / Department / Section budgets, assist in the implementation of the approved Budget, and work plans to deliver business objectives.
  • Investigate and highlight any significant variances to support effective performance and cost control.

Policies, Systems, Processes & Procedures

• • Implement approved Group Corporate Security policies, standards, and guidelines in line with the protective security management system framework (ISO:28000 PSMS program).
  • Implement approved Department / Section policies and processes to support execution of the Department / Section’s work programs.

Performance Management

• Contribute to the achievement of the approved Performance Objectives for the Department / Section, in line with the protective security management system framework (i.e., ISO:28000 criteria).

Innovation and Continuous Improvement

• Identify improvements in internal processes in pursuit of greater efficiency in performing the Department / Section functions.
• Innovate and implement new tools and techniques to improve the quality and efficiency of operational security services.
• Contribute to the growth of the protective security management system (PSMS) as a skilled practitioner and maintain ADNOCs standards for deliverables and services.

Health, Safety, Environment (HSE) and Sustainability

• Comply with relevant HSE policies, procedures & controls and applicable legislation and sustainability guidelines, in line with ADNOC Code of Practices.

Reports

• Prepare compliance monitoring plan based on Level 2 site reviews
• Prepare Level 2 site review reports and identify Corrective Actions for follow-up.

1. COMMUNICATIONS & WORKING RELATIONSHIPS:

• Manager, Security Operations
• ADNOC Internal Auditors
• ADNOC Quality Management Team
• ADNOC staff
• Officer, Security
• Senior Officer, Site Security In-charge

• Vendors
• Contractors

1. QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

• Accredited Diploma (Level 5) in a security related topic
• Clear criminal record certificate
• Minimum five (5) years of