Sérgio Dias

Site Security Leader – Bosch Braga Plant @ Bosch Portugal

About

Security professional with over 25 years of experience in law enforcement, industrial security, and corporate risk management within multinational environments. My career combines operational security expertise with strategic governance, supporting organizations in protecting people, assets, and business continuity.I began my career in the Portuguese Air Force and later served in the Portuguese Gendarmerie (GNR), where I developed strong operational capabilities in risk assessment, crisis management, and crime prevention.Currently, I serve as Site Security Responsible at Bosch Braga Plant, leading physical security operations and coordinating a team of security professionals in a complex industrial environment. My responsibilities include the protection of people, infrastructure, critical assets, and sensitive know-how, ensuring alignment between operational security and business needs.I am also responsible for key compliance and governance frameworks, including TISAX physical security requirements and the IRP (Immobilizer Related Parts) security process, contributing to the protection of highly sensitive automotive components and information.My professional approach focuses on:• Risk-based security management• Alignment between security and business continuity• Governance, compliance and audit readiness• Crisis management and incident response• Building efficient security structures in multinational industrial environmentsIn parallel with my professional activity, I am a PhD researcher in Criminology, focusing on the intersection between security, crime prevention, and organizational resilience.I am particularly motivated by roles where security contributes strategically to organizational stability, operational excellence, and long-term corporate resilience.

Country

Portugal

City

Greater Guimaraes Area

Industry

Security & Investigations

Skill

Criminal investigation, risk analysis, inter-agency coordination, ethics training, Corporate Security, Risk Management, Crisis Response, Business Continuity, Leadership, Segurança corporativa, Gestão de riscos, Liderança estratégica, Resposta a incidentes, Prevenção de perdas, Gestão de crises, Competências interpessoais, Capacidade de organização, Atenção a detalhes, Segurança, Sistemas de gestão de segurança

Experience

Site Security Leader – Bosch Braga Plant

Bosch Portugal

2024-10 - Present · 2 yrs

Braga

Site Security Responsible – Bosch Braga Plant Responsible for the management and development of the site’s physical security framework within a large multinational industrial environment. Key responsibilities include: • Leadership and coordination of the plant’s physical security operations and external security provider teams • Implementation of security measures protecting people, infrastructure, assets and intellectual property • Risk management, assessment and continuous improvement of site security procedures • Oversight of access control systems, CCTV infrastructure and critical security technologies • Coordination with internal departments such as Facilities, HR, Health & Safety and Business Continuity • Management of internal investigations and incident response processes Compliance and governance responsibilities: • Physical Security Responsible for TISAX compliance, contributing to successful certification until 2027 • Internal responsible for IRP (Immobilizer Related Parts) security processes and audits • Participation in internal and external audits related to security and information protection Operational achievements include: • Management of complex security incidents and crisis situations • Continuous optimization of security resources and processes, including cost-efficiency initiatives • Strengthening collaboration between security, operational teams and management

Evaluation and Monitoring Panel Member

IPS_Innovative Prison Systems | ICJS Innovative Criminal Justice Solutions

2024-3 - 2025-5 · 1 yr 3 mos

Member of an evaluation panel for criminal justice and reintegration programs, promoting innovation, ethics, and evidence-based approaches in public safety.

Criminal prevention

GNR - Guarda Nacional Republicana

2005-11 - 2024-9 · 18 yrs 11 mos

Guimarães

Extensive experience in crime prevention, focusing on proactive risk mitigation, situational awareness, and operational decision-making in high-pressure environments. Developed strong capabilities in threat assessment, incident prevention, and coordination with multiple stakeholders.