IT Security Manager APAC

About the role

Gallagher, a global leader in insurance broking, risk management and consulting, is recruiting a Security Manager for Asia Pacific. The role delivers the Global Safety & Security (GSS) programme across the region and provides operational leadership for physical security, employee safety, incident management, investigations, emergency preparedness, security intelligence, travel risk management and security technology. It can be based at any of the company's offices across Australia.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the implementation of security standards, policies and programmes across Asia Pacific
• Identify security risks and develop mitigation strategies to protect people, assets and operations
• Monitor regional risk trends such as crime, civil unrest, natural hazards and regulatory changes
• Carry out security assessments, audits and risk reviews across office locations and business operations
• Support office openings, relocations, acquisitions and closures so security requirements are met
• Manage physical security measures including access control, CCTV, visitor management and intrusion detection systems
• Coordinate responses to security incidents, investigations, employee safety matters and crisis events
• Support travel risk management and executive travel and security planning for corporate events and leadership meetings
• Build partnerships with business stakeholders, deliver security awareness initiatives and manage vendor performance
• Provide security reporting, risk insights and recommendations, and drive continuous improvement

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• 5-7+ years' experience in corporate security, risk management, investigations, emergency management, law enforcement, military security or a related field
• Experience conducting security risk assessments and managing incidents
• Fluent English; regional languages such as Mandarin, Tagalog, Vietnamese or Bahasa Indonesian preferred
• Ability to travel within Asia and Pacific (about 25%) and to take part in after-hours incident response

Required skills

• Knowledge of physical security systems and technologies
• Strong communication, stakeholder engagement and report-writing skills
• Ability to manage sensitive and confidential information

What we offer

• Structured career pathways, mentoring and flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• 4 weeks annual leave plus up to 2 weeks lifestyle leave, paid parental leave and two paid volunteer days per year
• Employee Assistance Program, mental health and wellbeing support, and flu vaccinations
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan, novated leasing and discounts at retailers