Head - Security

Cyient Limited; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Cyient Limited in Hyderabad is seeking a strategic Security Leader to define and govern enterprise security across policies, risk management, physical security, and incident response. You will lead teams and align security initiatives with business objectives to protect people, assets, and information.

The role encompasses security technology, vendor management, business continuity, and crisis management, coordinating withFacilities, IT, HR, and legal to ensure robust risk controls and

Qualifications

• No formal education items specified in the ad.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement enterprise-wide security policies, standards, and procedures.
• Establish security governance frameworks aligned with organizational objectives.
• Develop annual security plans, budgets, and improvement roadmaps.
• Ensure compliance with client, regulatory, and corporate security requirements.
• Conduct periodic security risk assessments and develop mitigation plans.
• Oversee physical security operations across offices, campuses, facilities, and project locations.
• Monitor access control systems, visitor management systems, and surveillance infrastructure.
• Establish measures for protection of critical assets and sensitive areas.
• Lead crisis management and emergency response programs.
• Coordinate fire drills, evacuation exercises, and disaster preparedness activities.
• Support organizational business continuity and resilience programs.
• Manage security service providers and contracted security personnel.
• Define SLAs and performance metrics; conduct vendor evaluations.

Tools

CCTV Surveillance Systems

Access Control Systems

Visitor Management Systems

Intrusion Detection Systems

Emergency Communication Systems

Command & Control Centers

Job description

Job Summary

• Develop and implement enterprise-wide security policies, standards, and procedures.
• Establish security governance frameworks aligned with organizational objectives.
• Develop annual security plans, budgets, and improvement roadmaps.
• Ensure compliance with client, regulatory, and corporate security requirements.
• Conduct periodic security risk assessments and develop mitigation plans.

Security Strategy & Governance

• Develop and implement enterprise-wide security policies, standards, and procedures.
• Establish security governance frameworks aligned with organizational objectives.
• Develop annual security plans, budgets, and improvement roadmaps.
• Ensure compliance with client, regulatory, and corporate security requirements.
• Conduct periodic security risk assessments and develop mitigation plans.

Physical Security Management

• Oversee physical security operations across all offices, campuses, facilities, and project locations.
• Ensure adequate security coverage through manpower planning and deployment.
• Monitor access control systems, visitor management systems, and surveillance infrastructure.
• Establish measures for protection of critical assets and sensitive areas.
• Conduct regular security audits and inspections.

Security Technology & Systems

• Manage and optimize:
  • CCTV Surveillance Systems
  • Access Control Systems
  • Visitor Management Systems
  • Intrusion Detection Systems
  • Emergency Communication Systems
  • Command & Control Centers
• Drive automation and digital transformation initiatives within security operations.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend improvements.

Risk Management & Threat Assessment

• Identify security risks associated with facilities, personnel, assets, and business operations.
• Conduct threat intelligence reviews and vulnerability assessments.
• Develop preventive and corrective action plans.
• Lead investigations related to security incidents and breaches.
• Maintain incident reporting and escalation protocols.

Emergency Response & Crisis Management

• Lead crisis management and emergency response programs.
• Develop and maintain emergency response plans.
• Coordinate fire drills, evacuation exercises, and disaster preparedness activities.
• Act as Incident Commander during emergencies and critical events.
• Coordinate with law enforcement and emergency authorities when required.

Business Continuity Support

• Support organizational business continuity and resilience programs.
• Participate in business continuity planning and testing exercises.
• Ensure readiness during natural disasters, civil disturbances, and operational disruptions.

Vendor & Contract Management

• Manage security service providers and contracted security personnel.
• Define service level agreements (SLAs) and performance metrics.
• Conduct vendor performance evaluations and periodic reviews.
• Ensure statutory compliance by security agencies.

Compliance & Regulatory Management

• Ensure compliance with:
  • Private Security Agencies Regulation Act (PSARA)
  • Fire & Life Safety Regulations
  • Local Law Enforcement Requirements
  • Client Security Standards
  • ISO 27001, ISO 45001, ISO 22301 requirements (where applicable)
• Maintain all documentation, licenses, permits, and audit records.

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead and mentor security managers, supervisors, and operational teams.
• Establish performance metrics and development plans.
• Foster a culture of vigilance, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Conduct awareness programs for employees and contractors.

Stakeholder Management

• Collaborate with:
  • Facilities Management
  • HR
  • IT
  • Legal
  • EHS
  • Business Leaders
  • Client Security Teams
• Act as primary point of contact for security-related matters across the organization.

Roles & Responsibilities

Under general supervision, maintains plant and office physical security, automated security systems, and employee identification card system.