Saudi Arabia Job Openings
Jensen Hughes
SECURITY CONSULTANT - (SITE BASED - KSA)
September 25, 2024
Company Overview
At Jensen Hughes, we lead with our Purpose + Principles and value our people. Across our global partnership of experts, clients, and communities, we are recognized worldwide for our leadership in fire protection engineering, a legacy of responsibility we have advanced with pride since 1939. Today, our expertise extends broadly across closely related risk management fields — from accessibility consulting, risk and hazard analysis, process safety and forensic investigations to security risk consulting, emergency management and digital innovation. As we champion best practices, set industry standards and support communities with innovative solutions, we are making the world a better place. We believe that creating and sustaining a culture of trust, integrity and professional growth fundamentally includes a sustained commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.
At Jensen Hughes, diversity is ingrained in our culture -we accept people for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, mental health, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, or socioeconomic background. Our differences and uniqueness are celebrated and reflected in our wide range of Global Employee Networks.
Job Overview
Jensen Hughes has a rare and exciting opportunity for a talented Security Consultant to join our market leading team in the Middle East. This role will be based permanently at a Client's Project site located in the Eastern Province of KSA
In this role, you will be site based at a client's site , and responsible for new construction projects (role will be starting with new data centre project in Al Khobar). You will leverage your extensive technical knowledge and expertise in the areas of electronic and physical security and ensure that all security systems are installed, tested and commissioned in compliance with local regulatory requirements, project specifications and best practices.
Our Middle East team boasts a team of licensed fire protection engineers and consultants who possess a unique blend of expertise across various fields. Their diverse backgrounds encompass mechanical, chemical, civil, industrial, and architectural engineering. In the realm of security, our team's strength lies in the seamless integration of data and expertise throughout the security life cycle. This capability enables us to present innovative, standard-compliant solutions that not only safeguard architectural and design visions but also pinpoint critical variables for risk analysis.Our suite of security services includes master planning, threat and risk assessments, crisis management, and emergency response preparedness. By incorporating this security-oriented approach, our team stands as a vital asset in addressing multifaceted security challenges and ensuring the safety and resilience of our clients' assets and operations.
Role Responsibilities
Jensen Hughes is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.
The security of your personal data is important to us. Jensen Hughes has implemented reasonable physical, technical, and administrative security standards to protect personal data from loss, misuse, alteration, or destruction. We protect your personal data against unauthorized access, use, or disclosure, using security technologies and procedures, such as encryption and limited access. Only authorized individuals may access your personal data for the purpose for which it was collected, and these individuals receive training about the importance of protecting personal data. Jensen Hughes is committed to compliance with all relevant data privacy laws in all areas where we do business, including, but not limited to, the GDPR and the CCPA. Additionally, our service providers are contractually bound to maintain the confidentiality of personal data and may not use the information for any unauthorized purpose.
Jensen Hughes will occasionally augment a recruiting search through agencies for certain positions when business conditions warrant. Jensen Hughes will not accept resumes, inquiries or proposals from recruiting agencies as an acceptable method to consider a candidate. 3rd party recruiting agencies must sign a standard Jensen Hughes agreement after being evaluated and accepted by a Human Resources or Talent Acquisition manager, or member of the talent acquisition team. Hiring managers and employees of Jensen Hughes are not authorized to accept resumes, engage in fee-based searches through recruiting firms or sign a search agreement. Please note this policy does not apply to "staffing firms" or firms that are involved with hiring temporary staff. Any recruiting agency interested in being considered may contact our recruiting team at jensenhughesrecruiting.com.
At Jensen Hughes, we lead with our Purpose + Principles and value our people. Across our global partnership of experts, clients, and communities, we are recognized worldwide for our leadership in fire protection engineering, a legacy of responsibility we have advanced with pride since 1939. Today, our expertise extends broadly across closely related risk management fields — from accessibility consulting, risk and hazard analysis, process safety and forensic investigations to security risk consulting, emergency management and digital innovation. As we champion best practices, set industry standards and support communities with innovative solutions, we are making the world a better place. We believe that creating and sustaining a culture of trust, integrity and professional growth fundamentally includes a sustained commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.
At Jensen Hughes, diversity is ingrained in our culture -we accept people for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, mental health, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, or socioeconomic background. Our differences and uniqueness are celebrated and reflected in our wide range of Global Employee Networks.
Job Overview
Jensen Hughes has a rare and exciting opportunity for a talented Security Consultant to join our market leading team in the Middle East. This role will be based permanently at a Client's Project site located in the Eastern Province of KSA
In this role, you will be site based at a client's site , and responsible for new construction projects (role will be starting with new data centre project in Al Khobar). You will leverage your extensive technical knowledge and expertise in the areas of electronic and physical security and ensure that all security systems are installed, tested and commissioned in compliance with local regulatory requirements, project specifications and best practices.
Our Middle East team boasts a team of licensed fire protection engineers and consultants who possess a unique blend of expertise across various fields. Their diverse backgrounds encompass mechanical, chemical, civil, industrial, and architectural engineering. In the realm of security, our team's strength lies in the seamless integration of data and expertise throughout the security life cycle. This capability enables us to present innovative, standard-compliant solutions that not only safeguard architectural and design visions but also pinpoint critical variables for risk analysis.Our suite of security services includes master planning, threat and risk assessments, crisis management, and emergency response preparedness. By incorporating this security-oriented approach, our team stands as a vital asset in addressing multifaceted security challenges and ensuring the safety and resilience of our clients' assets and operations.
Role Responsibilities
- Supervision responsibility for the construction of a new data center ensuring that all security systems are installed, tested and commissioned in compliance with local regulatory requirements, project specifications and best practices for data centre security covering the entire construction lifecycle, from pre-construction coordination through to post-occupancy evaluations, ensuring the highest standards of security throughout the project
- Attend meetings with Client and Partners answering queries , submitting reports and conducting presentations as required
- Review security system designs, including access control, surveillance, intrusion detection, and other security components to ensure alignment with client specifications, local regulations (MOI as applicable) and Client's guidelines
- Respond to security-related RFIs, providing timely clarification and ensuring the integration of any necessary design changes during the construction process.
- Conduct ongoing reviews of contractor submittals, including equipment and system specifications, drawings and materials, ensuring they meet the project's security and performance standards.
- Continuous monitoring of installed security systems (e.g. CCTV, access control, alarm systems) to verify compliance with technical documentation and local authority requirements.
- Ensure proper installation practices, cable management, positioning of security devices, and integration with other building systems and issue regular progress reports detailing installation status, non-compliance issues and any risks that might impact the security of the data centre during and post construction.
- Oversee the commissioning of all security systems, ensuring they function as intended, verifying that all access control, CCTV and intrusion detection systems are fully operational and meet the design requirements.
- Conduct detailed testing of security systems to confirm operational effectiveness and work with the Security Contractor to finalise test procedures for all systems, ensuring that each system is validated for functionality and compliance.
- Prepare a punch lists of outstanding security system items needing rectification or improvement prior to final acceptance.
- Conduct thorough reviews of 'As-Built' drawings, technical and operational manuals, ensuring all documents accurately reflect the installed systems.
- Oversee the Security Contractor's training program to ensure that all client personnel are adequately trained on the operation and maintenance of the security systems.
- Assist with the final handover process, ensuring all security-related documentation, training and system operations are completed to the satisfaction of the client.
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as security studies, security management, or industry recognised certifications such as Certified Protection Professional (CPP), Certified Security Consultant (CSC) or Physical Security Professional (PSP).
- Minimum of 7 years of hands-on experience in security design and proposal writing with demonstrable industry experience in field of security , and able to work on own initiative (Support would be provided remotely from office based Design teams when required)
- Middle east experience and knowledge on applicable security standards for Saudi Arabia
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to present confidently to project teams and clients.
- Excellent communication skills including speaking and writing in English (Arabic speaking would be an advantage but not a prerequisite) and able to write clear & concise technical documents/specifications, proposals and communicate complex security concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Site based experience related to Data Centre Design, Construction and/or Maintenance experience will be an advantage
- Ready to support other projects in the Middle East as required
- You will work with market-leading multinational clients and have the backing of a leading international firm
- You'll have support from the leadership team and a flexible work environment
- Career advancement with an established framework is in place clearly defining expectations, outlining opportunities for promotion
Jensen Hughes is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.
The security of your personal data is important to us. Jensen Hughes has implemented reasonable physical, technical, and administrative security standards to protect personal data from loss, misuse, alteration, or destruction. We protect your personal data against unauthorized access, use, or disclosure, using security technologies and procedures, such as encryption and limited access. Only authorized individuals may access your personal data for the purpose for which it was collected, and these individuals receive training about the importance of protecting personal data. Jensen Hughes is committed to compliance with all relevant data privacy laws in all areas where we do business, including, but not limited to, the GDPR and the CCPA. Additionally, our service providers are contractually bound to maintain the confidentiality of personal data and may not use the information for any unauthorized purpose.
- Policy on use of 3rd party recruiting agency for direct placements
Jensen Hughes will occasionally augment a recruiting search through agencies for certain positions when business conditions warrant. Jensen Hughes will not accept resumes, inquiries or proposals from recruiting agencies as an acceptable method to consider a candidate. 3rd party recruiting agencies must sign a standard Jensen Hughes agreement after being evaluated and accepted by a Human Resources or Talent Acquisition manager, or member of the talent acquisition team. Hiring managers and employees of Jensen Hughes are not authorized to accept resumes, engage in fee-based searches through recruiting firms or sign a search agreement. Please note this policy does not apply to "staffing firms" or firms that are involved with hiring temporary staff. Any recruiting agency interested in being considered may contact our recruiting team at jensenhughesrecruiting.com.
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