Geozone Security Lead (Regional Security Manager)

Overview

In this role you will lead Weatherford’s security strategy across a Geozone, aligning programs with client requirements and duty of care. You’ll drive risk planning, oversee security operations and third-party providers, and ensure compliance with global security practices. The position focuses on safeguarding employees, assets, and facilities while enabling secure execution of Weatherford’s business in high‑risk environments. You will collaborate with cross‑functional teams to implement incident response, audits, and training, contributing to Weatherford’s resilience and safety culture.

Responsibilities

• Direct and guide regional leadership, operations, and third‑party security providers to ensure compliance with security practices
• Execute Global Security Programs (DEM, RAP, SRM, SRA, CSP) and related activities
• Conduct internal security audits of locations and facilities to identify risk mitigation opportunities
• Assess third‑party security providers with Procurement, Legal, and Compliance
• Support facility risk assessments and third‑party security provider assessments
• Manage and audit third‑party security providers’ use of assets and manpower
• Investigate sensitive cases via Listen Up program, in liaison with Legal
• Ensure implementation of Workplace Violence policies and investigations
• Develop security elements for ITTs, including SoWs and security KPIs
• Organize DEM Team activities, training, and incident response plans
• Maintain current security intelligence and risk advisories for Geozone staff
• Ensure accurate daily POB reporting in high/extreme risk contexts
• Oversee all third‑party security subcontractors’ licenses, movements, risk registers, and response plans
• Provide security assessments for travelers and coordinate with Travel and Procurement teams
• Deliver security training, drills, audits, and resilience programs
• Stay updated on local security legislation relevant to operations
• Support Dem or BCP programs with Crisis Management & Business Continuity teams

Key requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in security or equivalent experience
• Minimum 10 years in commercial security roles
• Experience in two or more high‑risk countries (5+ years)
• Background in military, law enforcement, government intelligence, or corporate security (international deployments)
• Intermediate Microsoft Office skills
• Knowledge of security risk management, physical and personnel security, investigations, crisis management, and information security
• Authorized to work in UK
• Fluency in English and strong analytical, strategic thinking abilities
• Willingness to respond to emergencies
• Strong collaboration and team-building skills

• Strategic thinking
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Cross‑functional collaboration
• Security risk management
• Crisis management
• Security investigations

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