Chief Security Officer

One of our Aviation sector clients is looking for experienced professional for a CSO role. The Chief Security Officer (CSO) holds direct executive oversight for protecting customers, employees, aircraft, facilities, and assets against unlawful acts, security threats, and operational risks. The CSO develops, implements, and maintains the company security program in full compliance with Civil Aviation Security Program (NCASP) standards, Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority (PCAA), ICAO regulations, and internal governance policies.CORE RESPONSIBILITIES & OPERATIONAL SCOPE:Security Program Governance: Maintain, execute, and continuously update the Aircraft Operator Security Program Manual (AOSP) and Security Program in compliance with PCAA, NCASP, and ICAO regulations.Threat Assessment & Risk Management: Conduct threat evaluations, risk analyses, and intelligence monitoring from Aviation Division and local agencies, implementing special anti-sabotage and heightened threat measures when needed.External & Regulatory Liaison: Establish close operational liaison with PCAA AVSEC, Airports Security Force (ASF), FIA, Customs, Anti-Narcotics Force (ANF), IB, Local Police, and international station authorities.Aircraft & Operational Protection: Supplement ASF measures for aircraft and facility protection, assist police with VVIP flight security, and coordinate anti-hijacking, anti-sabotage, and anti-smuggling protocols.Personnel Clearance & Vetting: Oversee security vetting and background clearance of company personnel through Intelligence Bureau (IB), Special Branch, and relevant state security authorities.Departmental & Staff Governance: Plan, deploy, and train security staff, establish a clear chain of command, manage security budgets across stations, and enforce a strict zero-tolerance policy for corruption and indiscipline.Audit, Vigilance & Quality Assurance: Lead internal/external security audits, oversee investigation and vigilance units, manage security steering committees, and ensure prompt resolution of security finding risks.KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS (KPIs):Zero Security Incidents: Zero major security breaches, unauthorized entry, or unlawful interference across aircraft fleet, ground operations, and company premises.Regulatory Audit Compliance: Full compliance and prompt resolution of findings during PCAA, NCASP, and external authority security audits.Personnel Vetting & Compliance: 100% completion of mandatory background vetting for operational and sensitive-role personnel prior to deployment.Threat Mitigation & Agency Coordination: Rapid execution of threat mitigations and seamless coordination with state security agencies (ASF, ANF, FIA, Customs).QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:Background: Retired Senior Military Officer/ASF or Civil Security Professional with extensive leadership in aviation or corporate security.Experience: Minimum 10–15 years of security management experience, with proven expertise in aviation security, threat assessment, and risk management.Regulatory Mastery: Comprehensive knowledge of NCASP, PCAA AVSEC regulations, ICAO Annex 17 standards, and state security agency protocols.Core Competencies: Strong executive leadership, threat intelligence analysis, crisis management, and inter-agency coordination skills.