Security Operations Manager

Job title

Security Operations Manager

Ref #

229719

Location

Qatar - Doha

Job family

Corporate & Commercial

• Closing date: 01-Jan-2026

Qatar Airways are pleased to announce an incredibly exciting opportunity to join our Corporate Security team as a Security Operations Manager to be based in Doha, Qatar.

As the Security Operations Manager, you will assist the Manager Security Operations – IOC in implementing Group Security strategic plans and driving high levels of performance within the Security Operations Team in the Qatar Airways (QR) Integrated Operations Center (IOC). You will provide subject matter expertise (SME) in aviation operational security issues to relevant QR Group stakeholders at the Integrated Operations Center, IOC Senior Manager, and Airport Services Managers or their deputies across the network for safe and secure airline operations in accordance with all security directives, instructions, and procedures issued by Senior Vice President Security, Vice President Corporate Security as well as the Airline Operator Security Program local/international regulations.

Specific responsibilities for the role include:

• Operational support, advice, and guidance to network on airline security matters and when required at Hub.
• Represent QR Security at the IOC in all security operational issues and offer advice, security guidance and support where applicable.
• Monitor security intelligence advisories and escalate as needed to the security management team.
• Review Standard Operating Procedures on a regular basis to ensure they are current, relevant and update them as needed.
• Provide security guidance to network stations for the implementation of Enhanced Security Measures (ESM).
• Disseminate security advisories received from the Threat and Risk team to relevant stakeholders.
• Supervise and monitor Breathalyser Tests and Right of Search conducted on the crew at QRIOC.
• Plan and coordinate drug tests for the crew at QRIOC.
• Plan and a coordinate outstation Breathalyser tests.
• Handle security-related occurrences / reports daily and liaise with the concerned stations / departments in order to gather the necessary information to prepare a "Security Response" to security operational incidents at network stations.
• Conduct preliminary investigations into various security operational occurrences at network stations as needed.
• Facilitate and coordinate local security law enforcement agency investigations.

Be part of an extraordinary story

Your skills. Your imagination. Your ambition. Here, there are no boundaries to your potential and the impact you can make. You'll find infinite opportunities to grow and work on the biggest, most rewarding challenges that will build your skills and experience. You have the chance to be a part of our future and build the life you want while being part of an international community. Our best is here and still to come. To us, impossible is only a challenge. Join us as we dare to achieve what's never been done before.

Together, everything is possible.

About you

The successful candidate will have the following skills and qualifications:

• Relevant College or University Bachelor's Degree with at least 6 years of job-related experience
• Proactive in identifying and responding to issues and challenges that arise
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure
• Fluent in written and spoken English
• Strong report writing and presentation skills
• Sound working knowledge of MS Office applications
• Good working knowledge of general security operations
• Understanding of airport and airline operations and their security requirements
• Aviation regulatory or compliance background
• Great at communicating, and know how to identify, analyze, manage and monitor relationships with and between stakeholders
• Strong logical and creative thinking skills, ability to resolve problems as they occur using the most appropriate course of action.
• Ability to understand and absorb considerable amounts of technical detail and can easily interpret the latest international aviation security regulatory requirements
• Experience developing standard operating procedures

About Qatar Airways Group

Our story started with four aircraft. Today, we deliver excellence across 12 different businesses coming together as one. We've grown fast, broken records and set trends that others follow. We don't slow down by the fear of failure. Instead, we dare to achieve what's never been done before. So, whether you're creating a unique experience for our customers or innovating behind the scenes, every person contributes to our proud story. A story of spectacular growth and determination. Now is the time to bring your best ideas and passion to a place where your ambition will know no boundaries, and be part of a truly global community.

How to apply

If you're ready to join a progressive team and have a challenging and rewarding career, then apply now by uploading your CV and completing our quick application form.

About Qatar Airways Group

Our story started with four aircraft. Today, we deliver excellence across 12 different businesses coming together as one. We've grown fast, broken records and set trends that others follow. We don't slow down by the fear of failure. Instead, we dare to achieve what's never been done before.

So whether you're creating a unique experience for our customers or innovating behind the scenes, every person contributes to our proud story. A story of spectacular growth and determination. Now is the time to bring your best ideas and passion to a place where your ambition will know no boundaries, and be part of a truly global community.