Security Manager – Onsite (Basra, Iraq)

About the role

The Security Manager will lead KBR’s Physical Security function in Basra, Iraq, overseeing personnel and vehicle flow, visitor clearances, loss‑prevention services and security inspections. Reporting to the Project Director, the role combines strategic planning with day‑to‑day operational oversight to protect people, assets and information.

Key responsibilities

• Advise the Program/Project Director on all security matters and develop the overall security strategy.
• Lead the project crisis‑management team and create emergency response and evacuation plans.
• Manage contracted Private Security Companies, ensuring compliance with contracts and sub‑contractor security training.
• Conduct security audits, monitor IVMS data, and produce bi‑weekly reports on security status.
• Maintain Persons on Board, ISOS evacuation manifests and the Iraq plans database.
• Provide security and hotel risk assessments for KBR projects across Iraq.
• Coordinate daily movements of private security personnel and soft‑skin vehicle fleets.

Required profile

• Proven experience in physical security management within high‑risk environments.
• Strong knowledge of security compliance, audit processes and crisis management.
• Ability to develop and test emergency evacuation procedures.
• Excellent communication skills for liaison with multiple KBR projects and external stakeholders.
• Leadership capability to guide and mentor less‑experienced security team members.

Required skills

• IVMS (In‑Vehicle Monitoring System) monitoring and reporting.
• Security audit execution and compliance verification.
• Emergency response planning and execution.