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Khalid Alzahrani

@khalidalzahrani

Senior physical security manager driving risk reduction, system design, and cost savings across large banking operations.

Saudi Arabia

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What I'm looking for

I’m seeking a security leadership role where I can drive enterprise security design, reduce loss, manage teams, and deliver cost-effective programs in a collaborative, risk-focused environment.

I am a tenured corporate and physical security manager with extensive experience leading security system projects, enterprise monitoring operations, and cross-functional teams across banking environments. I have driven major cost savings (including 1M SAR and 400K SAR reductions), decreased theft occurrences, and led large-scale security design and installation for hundreds of branches, cash centers, and thousands of ATMs.

My strengths include risk and threat management, investigations, vendor and program management, and developing high-performing teams through training and robust procedures. I am bilingual in English and Arabic, excel in emergency and incident response, and consistently align security strategy with operational and financial priorities to improve resilience and reduce loss.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Senior Physical Security Manager

Alrajhi Bank

Mar 2014 - Feb 2019 (4 years 11 months)

Directed security systems and operations across 900 branches, 25 cash centers and 3,000 ATMs, delivering 1M SAR in CapEx/OpEx savings and reducing ATM theft to 1 per quarter through targeted countermeasures.

Physical Security Access Control Security Systems Vendor Management Risk Assessment Budget Management Incident Response

Corporate Security Services Manager

Saudi Hollandi Bank

May 2012 - Mar 2014 (1 year 10 months)

Led central monitoring and security operations across bank branches, improved security readiness and introduced cost-saving technologies such as TCR machines while managing vendor contracts and financials.

Vendor Management Risk Assessment Physical Security Security Systems

Security & Safety Manager

Bank Al Jazira

Apr 2008 - Apr 2012 (4 years)

Managed access control, intrusion, fire alarms and CCTV across the bank; defined incident response procedures, guard SLAs and key management, achieving 400K SAR reduction in security costs.

Access Control Intrusion Detection Incident Response Key Management SLA Management Security Policy

Access Control Officer

Bank Al Jazira

Apr 2006 - Mar 2008 (1 year 11 months)

Operated and maintained access control and attendance systems, investigated system issues, and supported deployment of security measures to reduce false alarms and improve reporting.

Access Control Key Management Investigation Troubleshooting Operational Support

Telecommunication Technician

Saudi Aramco

Sep 2004 - Aug 2005 (11 months)

Provided telephony installation, relocation and troubleshooting, and implemented network projects while coordinating weekly status updates and applying project management practices.

Telephony Networking Troubleshooting Project Coordination Diagnostics Status Reporting Technical Support