Cluster Security Head - Security Operations and Risk Management

Adani Enterprises Ltd; Jabalpur; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Adani Enterprises Ltd in India seeks a Cluster Security Head (Central) to oversee security operations across the cluster, safeguard infrastructure, and strengthen asset protection. The role emphasizes risk governance, incident response, and strategic planning for security programs.

Requires a Bachelor’s degree and 10+ years of senior security leadership experience, including access control, traffic management, investigations, and cross-functional collaboration with external agencies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business management or another relevant field.
• More than 10 years of experience in the field of Security.
• Experience at senior level with leadership of security operations across access control, traffic management, de-risking and investigations.

Responsibilities

• Security Strategy, Governance & Risk Management: align security with policies, mitigate threats, standardize practices, and audit readiness.
• Security Budgeting & Resource Optimization: plan and monitor security expenditures.
• Security Operations & Asset Protection: real-time monitoring, CCTV, alarms, and incident escalation.
• Access Control & Business Traffic Management: enforce verification protocols and SOPs for safe material movement.
• Crisis, Incident & Investigation Management: design and test crisis plans, root-cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Stakeholder Management: manage 3rd party performance and audits.
• Team Management: KPI tracking and performance reviews for security staff.
• Security Infrastructure & Project Management: automation and technology upgrades.

Education

Bachelor's degree in business management or another relevant field

Job description

Cluster Security Head (Central)

About Business: Adani Group: Adani Group is a diversified organisation in India comprising 10 publicly traded companies. It has created a world-class logistics and utility infrastructure portfolio that has a pan-India presence. Adani Group is headquartered in Ahmedabad, in the state of Gujarat, India. Over the years, Adani Group has positioned itself to be the market leader in its logistics and energy businesses focusing on large-scale infrastructure development in India with O & M practices benchmarked to global standards. With four IG-rated businesses, it is the only Infrastructure Investment Grade issuer in India.

Adani Energy Solutions Limited: Adani Energy Solutions Limited (AESL) is a leading player in India’s power transmission and energy infrastructure sector, enabling seamless and efficient energy flow across the nation. With a strong presence in both operational and under-construction projects, AESL manages over 20,000 circuit kilometers of transmission lines and substations. As a part of the Adani Group, AESL is driven by the philosophy of #GrowthWithGoodness, aiming to build a sustainable and resilient energy future. Through digital innovation, smart grid deployment, and a commitment to ESG excellence, AESL plays a vital role in strengthening India’s energy security and powering inclusive growth.

Job Purpose

The Zonal Lead - Security-Tx is responsible for managing security operations across the cluster in alignment with business objectives and the Security Strategy Roadmap. This includes safeguarding infrastructure to ensure business continuity, fostering a secure environment for employees and stakeholders, and enhancing the security of designated protected. The role oversees fraud and misconduct prevention through a structured framework for detection, response, and continuous improvement. By conducting detailed security risk assessments, the Security Lead identifies, mitigates, and eliminates potential threats while ensuring the protection of tangible and intangible assets within the cluster.

• Security Strategy, Governance & Risk Management: Ensure risk governance and regulatory compliance by aligning security strategies with corporate policies, mitigating threats, and standardizing security practices. Strengthen intelligence gathering by fostering partnerships with law enforcement, administrative bodies, and media to mitigate emerging threats. Conduct structured risk assessments to identify vulnerabilities, implement mitigation measures, and ensure timely resolution. Maintain audit readiness by conducting security audits, closing compliance gaps, and ensuring full statutory and corporate alignment.
• Security Budgeting & Resource Optimization: Optimize security spending by planning, monitoring, preventing overruns, and aligning expenditures with risk priorities and business needs.
• Security Operations & Asset Protection: Ensure uninterrupted security oversight, implementing real-time monitoring, and escalating incidents for immediate resolution. Enhance surveillance systems by integrating analytics-driven security solutions and enforcing best practices. Safeguard critical assets by enforcing Ring Security protocols, preventing unauthorized access, and strengthening operational vigilance through surprise checks and CCTV monitoring.
• Access Control & Business Traffic Management: Strengthen access control by enforcing verification protocols, tracking visitor movements, and ensuring compliance. Optimise business traffic flow by verifying material movement and enforcing SOPs to ensure security measures are followed.
• Crisis, Incident & Investigation Management: Improve emergency response by designing, testing, and implementing crisis management plans. Achieve sustained risk mitigation by eliminating recurring incidents through root cause analysis, implementing corrective actions, and optimising security processes. Enhance investigation capabilities by resolving fraud, theft, and security breaches through structured inquiry processes.
• Stakeholder Management: Optimize third‑party security performance by enforcing SLAs, providing training, and conducting structured audits to ensure full compliance with corporate security standards. Monitor contract compliance by overseeing outsourced personnel performance and verifying adherence to security protocols.
• Team Management: Drive workforce efficiency by tracking KPIs, conducting performance reviews, and fostering a high-performance culture. Achieve 100% compliance with KRONOS & Zentech by ensuring accurate personnel mapping, payroll validation, and contractor bill verification.
• Security Infrastructure & Project Management: Strengthen security infrastructure by implementing automation, surveillance enhancements, and technology upgrades. Optimize security operations by seamlessly integrating security-related projects, enhancing efficiency, and reducing risk exposure.

Key Stakeholders - Internal

Cluster CEO Business Security Head Plant Security Head Operations & Maintenance (O&M) Teams Human Resources (HR) Team Legal & Compliance Team Finance & Budgeting Team Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) Team IT & Cybersecurity Team Procurement & Vendor Management Team

Key Stakeholders - External

Law Enforcement Agencies (Police, Local Authorities, Intelligence Units) Regulatory & Government Bodies Emergency Response Teams (Fire, Medical Services, Disaster Management) Security Contractors & Third-Party Service Providers Community Leaders & Local Administration Media & Public Relations Agencies Industry Associations & Security Forums Technology & Security Equipment Vendors

Educational Qualification

Bachelor's degree in business management or another relevant field. Preferable to have Certifications including Certified Protection Professional (CPP) / Certified Fraud Examiners (CFE) / Transported Asset Protection Association (TAPA) certification/ Physical Security Professional (PSP) / Industrial Security professional certifications/ Project Management Professional (PMP) (Value Addition).

Work Experience (Range of years)

More than 10 years of experience in the field of Security. Rich experience leading Security operations of Access Control, Traffic Management, De-risking, Infra-structure and people protection, Fraud and misconduct investigation, Security technology solution, Security threat, Risk Assessment, Surveillance, and systems management for large sized site/ vertical/ work-unit, preferably spanning multiple geographies.

Experience Level

Senior Level