We are looking for a client-focused Principal Security Consultant to lead security advisory and design on large-scale mixed-use, hospitality and branded residence developments. You will carry out security risk and threat assessments, develop security strategies, and design physical and electronic security systems, integrating them with ICT and smart building systems from concept through to handover. You will act as a trusted advisor to clients, operators and brand stakeholders, translating complex security requirements into practical, compliant and operable solutions.
Responsibilities
- Carry out security risk, threat and vulnerability assessments (including SIRA-style assessments) and produce clear, prioritised recommendations.
- Develop security strategies, concepts of operations and security zoning, including layered protection and hostile vehicle mitigation.
- Prepare and review submissions to HCIS, SIRA, SAIS and other authorities, and ensure compliance with the Saudi Building Code and client security guidelines.
- Design and review CCTV and analytics, access control, intruder detection, perimeter protection, visitor management, vehicle barriers and security control rooms.
- Produce basis of design reports, specifications, drawings and schedules, review contractor submittals, and support testing, commissioning and handover.
- Integrate security systems with ICT and smart systems (network segregation, cabling, power, resilience, cybersecurity), and define interfaces with BMS, fire alarm, PMS/GRMS and AV.
- Lead client workshops and coordination meetings, manage comments and action registers, and keep design decisions documented.
- Mentor junior team members and support proposals and business development.
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, Security or Risk Management, or a related field.
- 12+ years of security consulting experience, preferably in KSA and on large or high-profile developments.
- Strong knowledge of security risk methodologies (e.g. ISO 31000), physical and electronic security, and control room design.
- Good knowledge of ICT infrastructure, IP networks, VMS and access control platforms, smart systems and cybersecurity principles.
- Professional certification such as CPP, PSP or CISSP is desirable.
- Proficient in AutoCAD or Revit and MS Office, with excellent written and presentation skills.
- Fluent English required, Arabic an advantage.