Security Business Partner

Job Description

APM Terminals

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Are you ready to embark on an exciting career journey in the dynamic world of terminal operations? APM Terminals is a global leader in port and terminal management. As part of the A.P. Moller-Maersk Group, we're dedicated to delivering excellence in container handling, logistics solutions, and maritime services across the globe.
At APM Terminals, a global leader in port and terminal operations, we enable global trade and drive sustainable growth. As part of the A.P. Moller-Maersk Group, we connect economies and communities worldwide. Our success is driven by a strong commitment to LEAN methodologies, embedding continuous improvement into every aspect of our operations. Join us and be part of a team that values excellence, collaboration, and innovation.
Join us as we continue to shape the future of global trade and make a meaningful impact on communities worldwide. Discover your potential with APM Terminals and become part of a team that's redefining the industry standards. Apply now and let's build a brighter future together!

Role Purpose
The Security Business Partner serves as the key connection between Security, terminal operations, and business continuity. The role ensures that security considerations and business-critical dependencies are fully understood, prioritized, and managed to protect operational stability, people, assets, and reputation.
Rather than focusing on day‑to‑day execution, this role emphasizes anticipation, collaboration, independent challenge, and strategic decision support. The Security Business Partner helps leaders navigate both normal and disrupted operations with confidence and clarity.

Key Responsibilities
Strategic & Business Partnering
• Partner closely with terminal leadership to integrate security and resilience considerations into operational planning and performance discussions
• Translate the terminal’s security and resilience strategy into actionable priorities aligned with business goals
• Serve as a trusted advisor to leaders, supporting risk‑based decision-making in both steady-state and disruption scenarios

Security Risk & Threat Management
• Identify and challenge critical business processes, dependencies, and assumptions across operations, IT, OT, people, vendors, and external interfaces
• Facilitate cross-functional reviews to surface single points of failure and validate recovery and fallback capabilities
• Convert technical security risks into clear business impact scenarios to inform leadership decisions

Disruption, Crisis & Decision Readiness
• Support the assessment and management of security risks across physical security, access control, insider risks, cyber threats, and external threats
• Embed security and resilience considerations into operational risk assessments, change processes, and interface management
• Act as a business-side challenger to IT and OT teams on cybersecurity, system resilience, and recovery assumptions
• Monitor threat intelligence, trends, and incident patterns to anticipate emerging risks and advise on preventive measures

What We’re Looking For
• Lean-minded: we are looking for someone who brings a strong mindset of continuous improvement – someone who is naturally curious, committed to solving problems at the root, and driven to make things better every day
• +5 years of experience in security, risk management, information security, or resilience within ports, logistics, critical infrastructure, or industrial environments
• Strong understanding of frameworks such as ISO 27001, ISO 22301/22300, and the ISPS Code
• Proven experience in risk assessment, threat analysis, and incident or disruption management
• Confident influencing skills and the ability to engage effectively with senior leaders and external stakeholders
• Strong communication skills in Arabic, English, and French
Preferred: experience in business continuity, crisis management, IT/OT environments, or cyber‑physical risk

Key Competencies
• Business and systems thinking
• Independent judgment and constructive challenge
• Calm authority under pressure or ambiguity
• Ability to bridge Operations, IT, and Security
• Strategic curiosity and a resilience mindset

What We Can Offer
At APMT Terminals, we foster a dynamic learning and training culture that empowers our employees to excel. Our commitment to continuous improvement is driven by LEAN principles, ensuring that every team member has the opportunity to develop their skills and advance their careers. Join us to be part of an innovative environment where your growth is our priority, and experience the numerous advantages of being a valued member of our team:
• A supportive, collaborative environment grounded in safety, trust, and inclusion
• Continuous learning, upskilling opportunities, and professional development pathways
• Exposure to cutting-edge technologies across Operations, IT, and OT
• A global network offering career mobility and diverse learning experiences
• A culture that values innovation, wellbeing, and work‑life balance

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