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Senior Manager, Security Operations
Malaysia Airlines
Jeddah, KSA
Full Time
Manager
1 months ago
Aviation SecuritySecurity ManagementRisk AssessmentComplianceLeadershipStakeholder Management
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About the Role
Malaysia Airlines seeks a Senior Manager, Security Operations to lead security operations across the airline, ensuring compliance with aviation security regulations and the Malaysia Airlines Security Programme.
Key Skills for This Role
Aviation SecuritySecurity ManagementRisk AssessmentComplianceLeadershipStakeholder Management
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage security operations across MAB to ensure compliance with regulatory and company security requirements
- Develop and implement security strategies, policies, and operational plans aligned with organisational objectives
- Monitor security performance, identify risks, and implement corrective and preventive measures
- Oversee the implementation and maintenance of MASP and other security related programmes
- Ensure effective security oversight across airport operations, cargo, catering, subsidiaries, and other relevant functions
- Lead security audits, inspections, investigations, and risk assessments to strengthen security controls
- Engage with aviation security authorities and external stakeholders on security matters
- Review security threats, industry developments, and best practices to enhance organisational security readiness
- Support management reporting and represent the department in security governance forums when required
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Security Management, Law, or a related field; Master's Degree is an added advantage
- 10 years of experience in aviation security or related security management functions
- Certificate in relevant Aviation Security (AVSEC) and Security Management certifications/training
- Strong knowledge of aviation security regulations and compliance requirements
- Leadership and people management skills
- Risk assessment and security management capabilities
- Investigation, problem solving, and decision making skills
- Effective communication and stakeholder management
Full Job Posting
Position Summary
- Leads and oversees security operations across Malaysia Airlines Berhad (MAB) to ensure the protection of people, assets, facilities, and operations. Ensures compliance with aviation security regulations, company policies, and the Malaysia Airlines Security Programme (MASP), while driving continuous
Key Accountability
- Lead and manage security operations across MAB to ensure compliance with regulatory and company security requirements
- Develop and implement security strategies, policies, and operational plans aligned with organisational objectives
- Monitor security performance, identify risks, and implement corrective and preventive measures
- Oversee the implementation and maintenance of MASP and other security related programmes
- Ensure effective security oversight across airport operations, cargo, catering, subsidiaries, and other relevant functions
- Lead security audits, inspections, investigations, and risk assessments to strengthen security controls
- Engage with aviation security authorities and external stakeholders on security matters
- Review security threats, industry developments, and best practices to enhance organisational security readiness
- Support management reporting and represent the department in security governance forums when required
Qualification
- Bachelor's Degree in Security Management, Law, Or A Related Field. Master's Degree Is An Added Advantage With 10 Years Of Experience In Aviation Security Or Related Security Management Functions.
- Certificate In Relevant Aviation Security (AVSEC) And Security Management Certifications/Training.
Skills and Knowledge
- Strong knowledge of aviation security regulations and compliance requirements
- Leadership and people management skills & Risk assessment and security management capabilities
- Investigation, problem solving, and decision making skills
- Effective communication and stakeholder management
Key Challenges
- Ensuring compliance with aviation security regulations and standards
- Managing security risks and emerging threats
- Maintaining effective security oversight across operations
- Balancing security requirements with operational efficiency
- Leading teams and driving a strong security culture
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