Lead Security Engineer

Job description

About the Role the employer is seeking a Lead Security Engineer to manage the performance, reliability, integration, and maintenance of electronic security systems within an airport environment. This full-time position is based in Makkah, specifically covering Jeddah and Makkah, and requires 6-10 years of relevant experience. The role involves significant coordination with Saudi government and airport security authorities. Key Responsibilities Manage and maintain enterprise security systems, including Milestone XProtect (VMS), Genetec Security Center (Video Surveillance and Access Control), Lenel OnGuard (Access Control), and Ipsotek VISuite (Intelligent Video Analytics). Ensure seamless integration between CCTV, access control, intrusion detection, intercom, and airport command centre systems. Manage system configuration, licensing, firmware updates, upgrades, asset registers, and OEM support. Design, maintain, and troubleshoot security networks, including VLANs, multicast, QoS, bandwidth, and network redundancy. Manage switches, fiber-optic infrastructure, PoE capacity, IP addressing, and network performance. Perform network-level diagnostics using tools such as Wireshark to resolve video streaming and connectivity issues. Coordinate with airport IT/ICT teams on cybersecurity, network hardening, and IT/OT segregation. Oversee servers, virtual machines, storage systems, backups, and disaster recovery. Team Leadership and Operations Lead security systems engineers and technicians operating on a 24/7 shift roster. Assign tasks, manage escalations, monitor service quality, and ensure effective shift handovers. Provide technical guidance, root-cause analysis, and corrective action plans. Develop team competencies through OEM training and certification programmes. Ensure timely completion of preventive and corrective maintenance activities. Monitor camera performance, access control devices, server health, storage capacity, and database maintenance. Manage service-level agreements (SLAs), critical spares, OEM support, and RMA processes. Enforce change management procedures, including approvals, rollback plans, and updated technical documentation. Government and Authority Coordination Act as the primary Arabic-speaking technical interface with Jawazat (General the employer of Passports) for passport-control CCTV, e-gates, and related system integrations. Coordinate with the Ministry of Interior (MOI) and airport security authorities regarding CCTV footage requests, evidence handling, incident investigations, and compliance. Liaise with the Royal Saudi Air Force (RSAF) for access approvals, security clearances, escorts, and permits for work in restricted military-controlled areas. Prepare and present technical reports, incident findings, and system briefings in Arabic and English. Manage personnel access badges, security clearances, and restricted-area work permits. Performance, Compliance, and Documentation Monitor system availability, recording integrity, video retention, access control performance, and alarm response times. Analyse fault trends, reduce video analytics false alarms, and improve mean time to repair (MTTR). Prepare weekly and monthly reports on system availability, maintenance completion, and recurring faults. Maintain as-built drawings, camera schedules, IP/port matrices, rack layouts, and system architecture documentation. Ensure compliance with HSE procedures, permit-to-work requirements, and working-at-height and electrical safety standards. Qualifications Strong technical expertise in video surveillance, access control, video analytics, and security networking. Demonstrated team leadership capabilities. Ability to coordinate effectively with government and airport security authorities. Proficiency in both Arabic and English for technical reporting and communication

Requirements

• · Manage system configuration, licensing, firmware updates, upgrades, asset records and OEM support
• · Develop team competencies through OEM training and certification programs

Skills