# Senior Manager - Security — Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA)

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Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE
Type: full_time · Level: lead
Monthly salary: AED 48,000 to 100,000 per month (estimated, not employer-stated) (UAE salaries are tax-free)
Posted: 2026-09-24
Apply: https://careers.ega.ae/job/Abu-Dhabi-Senior-Manager-Security/1441046633/

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## Description

Apply now » Apply now Apply Now Start applying with LinkedIn Start Please wait... Location: Abu Dhabi, AE Company: Emirates Aluminium Co Ltd Location: Abu Dhabi (EMAL) Senior Manager - Security About Emirates Global Aluminium Emirates Global Aluminium is the world’s biggest ‘premium aluminium’ producer and the largest industrial company in the United Arab Emirates outside the oil and gas industry. EGA is an integrated aluminium producer, with operations on four continents from bauxite mining to the production of cast primary aluminium and recycling. EGA employs over 7,000 of these people including more than 1,200 UAE Nationals. EGA operates aluminium smelters in Jebel Ali and Al Taweelah in the United Arab Emirates, an alumina refinery in Al Taweelah, a bauxite mine and associated export facilities in the Republic of Guinea, a speciality foundry in high strength recycled aluminium in Germany, and a recycling plant in the United States. Senior Manager – Security ESG & Sustainability / Emergency Response and Control JOB PURPOSE To lead and enhance the organisation’s Security function by strengthening security maturity across physical, personnel, and information-related domains. The role is responsible for safeguarding critical assets, preventing unauthorised access and information leakage, and ensuring robust security controls across employees, contractors, and third parties. The Manager – Security drives a proactive and intelligence-led security approach, addressing emerging threats such as insider risk, digital exposure of assets, and unauthorised information sharing, while ensuring alignment with regulatory expectations and national security requirements. KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES Security Strategy, Maturity & Governance Lead the development and execution of security enhancement initiatives to address identified gaps in security maturity Strengthen governance, policies, and controls to ensure a more stringent and proactive security posture across all operations Establish mechanisms to continuously assess and improve security effectiveness and resilience Personnel Security & Insider Risk Management Develop and enforce controls to manage insider risk, including monitoring and prevention of unauthorised sharing of sensitive information (e.g., asset locations, images) Work closely with HR to ensure robust vetting, clearance, and onboarding controls for employees and contractors Implement policies governing use of personal devices, photography, and data sharing within operational zones Lead and oversee day-to-day security operations across all sites to ensure effective protection coverage Ensure optimal deployment and utilisation of security personnel and resources Drive operational efficiency and service quality across all security activities Contractor & Third-Party Security Establish and enforce security clearance, access control, and monitoring processes for contractors and external parties Address gaps in tracking and managing non-employee access to sites and critical assets Ensure all third-party activities comply with organisational security standards and regulatory requirements Security Operations & Control Room Oversight Lead and oversee security operations, including control room activities, surveillance, and access management Ensure effective utilisation of CCTV systems, badge access controls, and monitoring technologies Oversee zoning and access restrictions, ensuring personnel access is controlled based on role and site requirements Critical Asset Protection Ensure robust protection of critical infrastructure and sensitive locations, including monitoring for external exposure (e.g., mapping platforms, online data) Coordinate with authorities to assess and mitigate risks related to publicly available information on critical assets Implement measures to prevent unauthorised disclosure of sensitive operational details Regulatory & External Coordination Act as the key interface with government authorities and national security entities (e.g., National Guard) on security-related matters Ensure compliance with evolving national security expectations and regulatory requirements Lead responses to external security reviews, audits, and recommendations INCIDENT MANAGEMENT & INVESTIGATION Oversee investigation of security breaches, information leaks, and non-compliance incidents Ensure timely escalation and corrective actions to prevent recurrence Analyse trends to strengthen preventive controls and reduce vulnerabilities MAINTENANCE, TESTING & INSPECTION Oversee maintenance, testing, and operational readiness of security systems (e.g., access control, CCTV, intrusion detection systems) Ensure regular inspections and audits to identify vulnerabilities and ensure compliance Drive continuous improvement in system reliability and effectiveness REGULATORY COMPLIANCE Ensure compliance with all local regulatory requirements and international standards related to security Maintain readiness for inspections and audits by

## Requirements

Qualification and experience requirements are not clearly separated into a dedicated section in the posting. The role implies senior leadership in security with governance, insider risk, personnel security, and regulatory compliance, but explicit minimum qualifications are not stated.

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