Multi-Cluster Security Manager - MEA at Amazon Web Services (2017-10 – Present)
- Leadership and Strategic Oversight: Led AWS Data Center security operations across the Middle East and Africa, exceeding strategic objectives and enhancing program efficiency and compliance by 98% in high-risk areas, setting benchmarks for regional performance.
- Operational Excellence: Managed complex, high-value security operations, implementing multi-cluster management that improved vendor relationships and operational efficiency by 100%. Enhanced security protocols to meet the demands of diverse MEA environments.
- Strategic Standards Development: Oversaw the development of policies, SOPs, and KPIs for contract guard forces, ensuring alignment with security standards across the region. This strategic oversight strengthened operational consistency and accountability.
- Process Enhancement: Directed process improvements, establishing robust reporting systems and supporting the implementation of internal training programs, which improved response times and operational effectiveness by 100%.
- Risk and Compliance Management: Implemented high-level risk mitigation strategies and corrective planning to ensure data protection with zero incidents. Achieved and maintained elite compliance metrics through innovative risk management practices.
- Audit and Compliance Leadership: Conducted comprehensive internal and facilitated external audits throughout EMEA, achieving flawless compliance records. Enhanced compliance auditing processes to maintain operational integrity.
- High-Level Stakeholder Engagement: Fostered strong relationships with key customers and vendors, improving satisfaction scores by 60%. Collaborated closely with governmental and legal authorities to align security practices with regulatory standards.
- Site Development and Expansion: Guided AWS's site selection and regional expansion efforts, ensuring strategic oversight and security integrity from due diligence through construction to operational handoff.
Regional Physical Security Officer - MEA at BNP Paribas (2013-03 – 2017-10)
- Security Policy Innovation: Innovated security policies aligned with regional needs, minimizing physical threats.
- Operational Integration: Coordinated security measures to seamlessly integrate into existing operations.
- Vendor and Equipment Oversight: Managed vendors to maintain top-tier security equipment and protocols.
- Operational Resilience Testing: Led continuity planning focused on strengthening site physical security.
- Workforce Training: Advanced physical security awareness and skills among personnel.
- Synergy and Safety Culture Promotion: Promoted synergy in security measures, enhancing team safety culture.
- Physical Security Reporting: Produced reports for strategic insights into physical security enhancements.
- Facility Security Optimization: Drove initiatives to optimize physical security, reducing incident rates by 25%.
Sr. Health, Safety and Security Officer at Yateem Oxygen (2011-09 – 2013-09)
- Security Policy Creation: Drafted comprehensive security policies to protect physical assets.
- Physical Safety Meetings: Chaired meetings tackling physical security challenges and improvements.
- Proactive Risk Assessments: Implemented audits to identify and mitigate physical threats.
- Incident and Response Management: Led investigations and resolution plans for physical security breaches.
- Training Programs for Physical Security: Developed training sessions improving physical security vigilance.
- Site Security Systems Auditing: Evaluated site security systems, recommending enhancements.
- Emergency Physical Planning: Designed and tested physical security emergency plans across sites.
- Site Compliance Assurance: Ensured compliance with regulations to guarantee site safety and security.
Health, Safety and Security Officer at Al Qaed Contractors (2011-05 – 2011-09)
- Physical Security Strategy Formulation: Prepared strategies securing physical assets from potential threats.
- Safe Procedural Implementation: Developed procedures to control physical risks inherent in operations.
- Inspection and Verification: Conducted site inspections to verify effective application of policies.
- Training on Physical Threats: Provided training to increase awareness of on-site physical security risks.
- Reporting Systems for Physical Security: Maintained detailed reports on physical inspections to track improvements.
- Legislative Compliance Monitoring: Ensured compliance with physical security legislation.
- Safety Equipment Monitoring: Ensured the proper operation and installation of security equipment.
- Specialist Area Guidance: Advised teams on advanced physical security areas, including hazardous substances.
Health, Safety and Security Officer at Lavender Trading Contracting & Trading Company (2008-12 – 2011-05)
- Physical Hazard Identification: Identified and controlled physical safety and security hazards actively.
- Continuous Surveillance: Monitored for security risks affecting the physical environment and work conditions.
- Intervention for Safety: Altered or halted operations posing physical threats, ensuring work safety.
- Protective Equipment Evaluation: Assessed PPE and control systems for maximum physical security.
- Incident Documentation: Documented incidents related to physical security for corrective measures.
- Strategic Safety Planning: Participated in strategic planning for enhancing physical security standards.
- Accident Investigation: Analyzed physical security breaches to recommend strategic improvements.
- Adherence to Physical Standards: Ensured activities complied with physical security standards and regulations.
Safety & Security Team Leader at Bahrain Airport Services (BAS) (2006-06 – 2008-12)
- Security Team Coordination: Selected and led teams ensuring physical security at check-in counters.
- Passenger Safety Assurance: Maintained physical security protocols for thorough passenger safety.
- Zone Security Management: Enforced physical security measures in sensitive airport zones.
- Physical Security Crisis Handling: Managed security challenges during irregular and overbooked flights.
- Passenger and Baggage Security: Safeguarded passenger and baggage processes for compliance.
- Safety Protocol Implementation: Implemented safety measures for enhanced physical security during boarding.
- Security Reporting: Prepared reports on physical security compliance and operational statistics.
- Regulatory Collaboration: Ensured compliance with governmental security protocols for all departures.
