Security Advisor – Basra, Iraq

About the role

Eni Iraq is seeking a Security Advisor to support the Head of Security in Basra. The role involves coordinating security operations, managing contracts and ensuring the protection of personnel, assets and information across Iraq.

Key responsibilities

• Support the Head of Security in coordinating and implementing security activities across Iraq, ensuring compliance with company policies and standards.
• Assist in managing security service contracts, monitoring contractor performance, verifying deliverables and ensuring contractual compliance.
• Prepare, review and maintain security‑related documentation, reports, records, invoices and operational databases.
• Coordinate with internal departments and external contractors on personnel documentation, access authorisations, travel security arrangements and mobilisation activities.
• Contribute to security risk management, including risk assessments, threat identification and implementation of mitigation measures.
• Monitor and report security incidents, operational risks and local developments, providing timely information to relevant stakeholders.
• Support the implementation of security procedures and emergency response measures.

Required profile

• Fluent in English and Arabic, both written and spoken.
• Experience supporting security operations in a complex environment, preferably in the energy sector.
• Strong organisational and administrative skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to work collaboratively with internal teams and external contractors.

Required skills

• Security risk assessment and mitigation.
• Contract management and performance monitoring.
• Documentation and reporting.
• Travel security coordination.

What we offer

• Opportunity to work with a leading international energy company in Iraq.
• Engagement in a strategic security function supporting critical assets.
• Professional development within a dynamic, multicultural environment.