Head of Security

Adani Energy Solutions Ltd.; Jabalpur; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Adani Energy Solutions Limited (AESL) seeks a Zonal Lead - Security to manage security operations across its cluster, aligning with business objectives and the Security Strategy Roadmap.

The role focuses on safeguarding infrastructure, mitigating risks, and ensuring business continuity while preventing fraud and misconduct through structured detection and response processes across large-scale sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business management or another relevant field.
• Certifications such as CPP, CFE, TAPA, PSP, industrial security, or PMP are considered valuable additions.

Responsibilities

• Oversee security operations across the cluster to protect assets and ensure business continuity.
• Lead risk assessments, threat mitigation, and incident response to guard physical and digital assets.
• Manage access control, traffic management, and surveillance across multiple sites.
• Drive continuous improvement in security programs and fraud prevention.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business management or another relevant field

Job description

Objective:

The Zonal Lead - Security 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.

About Business:

Adani Group:

Adani Group is a diversified organization 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.

Qualifications and Experience:

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):

• 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.