Security Manager Eastern Europe (Operational and Technical Security)

DP World, the fast-growing transportation and logistics leader that currently manages more than 10% of world trade is seeking a senior Security Manager (Operational and Technical Security) to play a pivotal role in strengthening the protection of our people, assets, operations, and customers across the Eastern Europe Cluster.

• →Technical architecture leadership for the design, integration, and governance of advanced security systems across the Eastern Cluster and wider European operations.
• →Security solution development covering access control, CCTV/VMS, intrusion detection, perimeter protection, biometrics, radar, and command-and-control platforms.
• →Standards and specifications management to ensure consistency, scalability, interoperability, and compliance across all security designs and deployments.
• →Technical review and solution assurance for schematics, layouts, integration drawings, proof-of-concept trials, and vendor submissions.
• →Project lifecycle ownership for security integration and installation initiatives, from initiation and planning through execution, monitoring, handover, and closure.
• →Budget, schedule, and resource management to ensure timely, compliant, and cost-effective delivery of project objectives.
• →Risk, change, and quality oversight across security projects to safeguard delivery standards and operational readiness.
• →Cross-functional coordination with security, IT, engineering, construction, procurement, vendors, and contractors to enable seamless execution.
• →Operational security leadership across the Eastern Cluster, including incident management, escalation, and continuous improvement of controls.
• →Compliance and audit oversight against standards such as TAPA, ISPS, TISAX, AEO, ISO 28000, and related customer or regulatory requirements.
• →Security system governance through the maintenance of site databases, lifecycle reviews, maintenance contracts, and performance audits.
• →Investigation support and intelligence analysis for incidents such as theft, fraud, damage, or other significant security events.
• →Vendor and stakeholder management to ensure effective performance, service quality, and alignment with contractual and security expectations.
• →Training and competence development for regional teams to strengthen capability in security technology and operational practices.
• →Risk assessment and due diligence for new projects, operational sites, acquisitions, and third-party engagements.
• →Procurement partnership to support tendering, technical evaluation, contract negotiations, and value-engineered purchasing decisions.
• →Financial control and reporting for purchase orders, invoices, and project budgets, including initiatives above £1.5M in value.
• →Regulatory and compliance collaboration with IT and Cybersecurity teams to ensure physical and logical security controls remain aligned.
• →External relationship management with customers, public authorities, and other key stakeholders to support intelligence sharing and operational resilience.
• →Guard force and service provider oversight including scope development, tender support, performance analysis, and accountability for security delivery.
   

• Professional qualifications in Security, Risk Management, Engineering, IT, or a related field; professional certifications in security and information security are highly desirable.
• Relevant certifications such as TAPA FSR/TSR, AEO, TISAX, ISO 27001, ISO 28000, ISO Information Security Officer, and/or air freight security adviser credentials are considered a strong advantage. Expert knowledge of these standards and of customer-specific requirements across sectors such as technology, automotive, and chemicals are a must.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience delivering technical security solutions in a comparable role within a large multinational organization, logistics operator, systems integrator, or security contractor.
• Minimum 5 years’ professional experience in security systems, intervention, intrusion detection, risk mitigation, and threat defence.
• Advanced knowledge of security technologies, including CCTV, radar, intruder detection systems, access control, biometrics, and AI-enabled solutions.

• Technical expertise in VMS and control platforms, including Genetec, Milestone, and similar leading systems.

   

• Thorough familiarity with compliance and certification processes, including UAT, external verification, and audit readiness.
• Strong understanding of information security principles and legal compliance requirements, including GDPR and the use of technology in public and private domains.
• Strong project management capability, including delivery across the full lifecycle from bid/project/launch into BAU operations.
• Strong technical knowledge of IT networks, protocols, server hardware, and operating systems.
• Strong understanding of procurement processes, contract management, and OJEU-related requirements.
• Excellent command of the English language, both verbally and in writing; fluency in any other European language is considered an advantage.
• Excellent change management discipline, with the ability to manage formal requests, tracking, verification, and control of change.
• Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and lead teams or subordinate staff effectively.
• Ability to respond quickly and effectively to security incidents with a flexible, calm, and solution-focused approach.
• Capability to work independently while also collaborating effectively across multicultural teams.
• Strong leadership, analytical, and data-driven decision-making skills, with the ability to manage vendors and contractors to SLA and compliance standards.
• Willingness to travel extensively, approximately 50% of the time.

Trade is the lifeblood of the global economy, creating opportunities and improving the quality of life for people around the world. DP World exists to make the world’s trade flow better, changing what’s possible for the customers and communities we serve globally.  

With a dedicated, diverse and professional team of more than 115,000 employees from 160 nationalities, spanning 78 countries on six continents, DP World is pushing trade further and faster towards a seamless supply chain that’s fit for the future.

We’re rapidly transforming and integrating our businesses -- Ports and Terminals, Marine Services, Logistics and Technology – and uniting our global infrastructure with local expertise to create stronger, more efficient end-to-end supply chain solutions that can change the way the world trades.

What's more, we're reshaping the future by investing in innovation. From intelligent delivery systems to automated warehouse stacking, we’re at the cutting edge of disruptive technology, pushing the sector towards better ways to trade, minimising disruptions from the factory floor to the customer’s door.

DP World is on a mission to transcend boundaries and bridge the gap between all nations and cultures – not just in what we do but also in how we behave.

We are dedicated to creating a culture where everyone feels respected, supported, and empowered to reach their full potential. We believe that embracing inclusion and diversity, drives innovation and growth and helps us connect people, businesses, and societies. Free minds and different perspectives are changing our world, and together we can change what’s possible.

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