Aviation Security Officer - Systems

Join a team dedicated to strengthening aviation security through advanced systems, data-driven insights, and continuous innovation to safeguard our people, assets, operations, and guests.

As aAviation Security Officer - Systems, you will support the operation, maintenance, monitoring, and continuous improvement of aviation security systems and technologies, ensuring the effective protection of EY operations, aircraft, passengers, personnel, assets, and facilities. You will assist in maintaining compliance with EY Aviation Security standards, national civil aviation security regulations, and applicable international requirements through system administration, performance monitoring, data analysis, reporting, and coordination of security technology activities.

Accountabilities:

• Develop, implement, and manage aviation security systems and technologies in support of EY operations, ensuring effective protection of aircraft, passengers, crew, ground operations, assets, and facilities
• Support the operation, availability, integration, and full lifecycle management of Aviation Security Management Systems (SeMS) to ensure reliability, resilience, and operational effectiveness
• Coordinate the planning, management and govern system enhancements, upgrades, and technical changes in alignment with operational requirements, security risk assessments, and approved change management and governance processes
• Monitor security system performance and operational security events, and coordinate timely responses to system alerts, failures, or vulnerabilities in collaboration with the Safety Systems team, Digital Technology & Innovation (DTI), and relevant internal stakeholders
• Ensure the maintenance of accurate, current, and compliant system documentation, procedures, records, and evidentiary material to support internal governance, audits, inspections, and regulatory assessments
• Collect, analyze, and interpret aviation security system data to assess system effectiveness, reliability, compliance, and overall operational performance
  Identify trends, anomalies, and emerging risks related to access control activities, alarms, incidents, and system usage, and proactively address potential security gaps
• Provide data driven insights, risk assessments, and strategic recommendations to support informed decision making, aviation security planning, and enterprise risk management
• Identify and drive opportunities to enhance aviation security systems, analytics, and reporting capabilities through technology improvements, automation, and the adoption of industry best practices
• Support the evaluation, trial, and adoption of new aviation security technologies aligned with EY operational requirements, digital strategy, and evolving threat environments
• Contribute to the development and delivery of training, knowledge sharing initiatives, and awareness programs related to aviation security systems and data driven security management

• Degree educated. Preferably Aviation, Security Management, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related discipline
• 5 years experience in operational work environment, preference being aviation security, security systems

Etihad Airways is more than the UAE’s national airline - we’re shaping the future of global aviation. From our hub in Abu Dhabi, we connect people across continents and cultures, while driving our “Journey 2030” ambition to double our fleet, expand our network and grow our people for a new era of excellence. Join us and become part of a vision where the world is your workplace and extraordinary experiences take flight.