SECURITY CONSULTANT

Company Overview

 At Jensen Hughes, we lead with our Purpose + Principles and value our people. Across our global partnership of experts, clients, and communities, we are recognized worldwide for our leadership in fire protection engineering, a legacy of responsibility we have advanced with pride since 1939. Today, our expertise extends broadly across closely related risk management fields — from accessibility consulting, risk and hazard analysis, process safety and forensic investigations to security risk consulting, emergency management and digital innovation. As we champion best practices, set industry standards and support communities with innovative solutions, we are making the world a better place. We believe that creating and sustaining a culture of trust, integrity and professional growth fundamentally includes a sustained commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.

At Jensen Hughes, diversity is ingrained in our culture -we accept people for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, mental health, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, or socioeconomic background.  Our differences and uniqueness are celebrated and reflected in our wide range of Global Employee Networks.

 Job Overview

Jensen Hughes has a rare and exciting opportunity for a talented Senior Security Consultant to join our market leading security team.

This role will be based in India while supporting projects across UAE, Qatar or KSA with remote and hybrid options available.

As a Security Consultant with Jensen Hughes, you will be responsible for providing expert-level security consulting services to our clients across the Middle East region. You will leverage your extensive technical knowledge and expertise in the areas of electronic and physical security and proposal writing to develop and implement comprehensive security solutions that meet the unique needs of each client.Our suite of security services includes master planning, threat and risk assessments, crisis management, and emergency response preparedness. By incorporating this security-oriented approach, our team stands as a vital asset in addressing multifaceted security challenges and ensuring the safety and resilience of our clients' assets and operations.

Role Responsibilities 

• Develop detailed technical designs and engineer robust and often customised security solutions (from Concept Design level to Issue for construction documentation and drawings).
• Apply expertise across a board range of security subjects such as networking, security management, access control, perimeter and intrusion detection, intercommunication and surveillance including the application of artificial intelligence and the ability to calculate storage, bandwidth and power/heat requirements.
• Responsible for applying a variety of physical site hardening solutions through not only traditional forms such as physical barriers, etc. but also the use of hard and soft landscaping, street furniture and street art.
• Understand and apply the defense in depth and Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) principles
• Understand and apply security standards applicable to each project with the ability to demonstrate compliance to key stakeholders.
• Compile and deliver client specific presentations that logically and succinctly outline the projects security goals, objectives, and initiatives, systems proposed and standards and principles they will be based upon.
• Create technical drawings and coordinate the production of these in both AutoCAD and BIM (to LOD 300) with our drafting teams.
• Manage projects including deliverables, meetings, presentations, program and financials while being responsible for writing detailed proposals that outline the scope of work, timelines, budgets, and expected outcomes, and present them to our clients.
• Work with other project disciplines to ensure security solutions are properly integrated.

Role requirements 

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as security studies, security management, or industry recognised certifications such as Certified Protection Professional (CPP), Certified Security Consultant (CSC) or Physical Security Professional (PSP).
• Minimum of 10+ years of hands-on experience in security design and proposal writing with demonstrable experience on physical layouts & plans, equipment rooms design, landscaping and environmental design for security
• Experience gained within the projects related to the hospitality, high rise buildings, malls, community buildings, transportation including, airports, rails and metros will be highly valued
• Knowledge of applicable security standards particularly those in the UAE through Security Industry Regulatory Agency (SIRA) and in Saudi Arabia through the Ministry of Interior (MOI) preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to present confidently to project teams and clients.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to manage complex calculations including band width calculation, write clear & concise technical documents/specifications, proposals and communicate complex security concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and deliver on time and on budget.
• Ready to travel when required, to the locations across Middle East

Why you should join Jensen Hughes

• You will work with market-leading multinational clients and have the backing of a leading international firm
• You'll have support from the leadership team and a flexible work environment 
• Career advancement with an established framework is in place clearly defining expectations, outlining opportunities for promotion

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Jensen Hughes is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.

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*Policy on use of 3rd party recruiting agency for direct placements

Jensen Hughes will occasionally augment a recruiting search through agencies for certain positions when business conditions warrant. Jensen Hughes will not accept resumes, inquiries or proposals from recruiting agencies as an acceptable method to consider a candidate. 3rd party recruiting agencies must sign a standard Jensen Hughes agreement after being evaluated and accepted by a Human Resources or Talent Acquisition manager, or member of the talent acquisition team. Hiring managers and employees of Jensen Hughes are not authorized to accept resumes, engage in fee-based searches through recruiting firms or sign a search agreement. Please note this policy does not apply to “staffing firms” or firms that are involved with hiring temporary staff. Any recruiting agency interested in being considered may contact our recruiting team at jensenhughesrecruiting.com.