Senior Security Officer (SSO)

The Senior Security Officer is a senior leadership role responsible for protecting the company's assets, personnel, and reputation by creating a comprehensive security strategy that covers both physical and information security.

This role involves shaping the company's overall security posture, developing risk management frameworks, and establishing policies that ensure a safe and compliant working environment.

The SSO will manage partnerships and coordinate with teams across the company to oversee proactive security measures, risk assessments, and incident responses, creating a culture of awareness and preparedness at all levels.

Key Responsibilities :

• Security Strategy and Leadership
• Design and drive the overall corporate security strategy, focusing on both physical and information security policies.
• Develop and enforce comprehensive security guidelines and protocols that address risks across the organization's operations.
• Lead cross-departmental initiatives to foster a security-focused mindset among staff, enhancing organizational awareness and vigilance.
• Risk Management & Incident Preparedness
• Identify and assess potential risks to the organization through regular risk management reviews and security audits.
• Implement preventive measures and preparedness plans, establishing clear response procedures for security incidents.
• Act as a key advisor to leadership on emerging risks, recommending strategies and policies to mitigate potential threats.
• Physical Security (May be required to be physically present (non intervention / confrontation) for active monitoring of personnel)
• Establish and maintain protocols for physical security, ensuring that personnel, facilities, and assets are protected.
• Develop emergency response plans for various physical security scenarios, from unauthorized access to natural disasters.
• Oversee partnerships with third-party security providers, ensuring alignment with company policies and objectives.
• Strategic Security Awareness
• Gather and evaluate information relevant to the organization's security, monitoring industry developments and potential risks.
• Provide timely recommendations to senior leadership based on strategic insights, supporting a proactive approach to security.
• Build secure and confidential channels for sharing and managing sensitive information across departments.
• Policy Development & Compliance
• Lead the creation of policies and procedures that ensure compliance with regulatory standards and internal security goals.
• Regularly review and update security policies to adapt to new challenges, communicating these to all relevant stakeholders.
• Work with legal and compliance teams to monitor and address regulatory changes impacting security practices.
• Communication & Training
• Develop and implement security training programs to increase awareness and understanding of security best practices among employees.
• Communicate security updates and critical information to senior management and the wider organization as appropriate.
• Foster a secure culture, encouraging employees at all levels to recognize and report potential security issues.
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