Head - Security

Adani Group; India; On-site; INR 1,400,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Adani Group seeks a senior security leader to formulate and implement comprehensive security strategies across its sites in India. The role oversees budgets, risk assessments, crisis response, and project delivery aligned with the group security strategy.

Responsibilities include maintaining security operations, vendor compliance, and regulatory governance, while developing the Quick Response Team's readiness and ensuring a secure, compliant workplace.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15+ years of experience in security management.
• Experience handling security across multiple large sites or ports preferred.
• Master's degree in a relevant field; cyber security or criminology added credit.

Responsibilities

• Formulate and implement comprehensive security strategies for assets, personnel, and operations.
• Oversee site security budgets and ensure financial excellence in security operations.
• Perform comprehensive security risk assessments and mitigate vulnerabilities.
• Develop crisis and incident response plans and manage QRT readiness.
• Lead security projects, ensuring ROI and adherence to SOPs across sites.
• Maintain security operations including patrols, incident reporting, and system maintenance.
• Ensure compliance with governance standards and security policies.

Skills

Security Management

Risk Assessment

Crisis Response

Budgeting

Team Leadership

Education

Master's degree in Security Management

Cyber Security/Criminology specialization

Tools

Access control systems

Incident management software

Job description

Formulate and implement comprehensive security strategies to protect the company’s assets, personnel, and operations. Identify security threats and risks, develop security plans, and establish security architecture for each site and standardize security functions, processes, and SOPs across sites.

Oversee the timely preparation and adherence to the site security budget, ensuring financial excellence in security operations.

Security Risk Management:

Perform comprehensive security risk assessments, address audit findings, and implement mitigation plans to reduce vulnerabilities.

Crisis and Incident Response:

Develop and maintain crisis response plans, manage the Quick Response Team's (QRT) readiness and response times, and oversee incident rates and resolutions to ensure a swift and effective response to security threats.

Project Management:

Implement security projects within budget and on time, integrate projects with site security processes, and deliver ROI and cost savings aligned with the overall group security strategy.

Crisis Planning and Response:

Identify hazards, manage incident rates, resolve identified threats, and cover potential crises in response plans. Monitor the Quick Response Team (QRT) strength and response times, and manage the costs associated with business continuity operations.

Security Operations:

Supervise security operations, including proactive patrols, safety incident reporting, and maintenance of security systems.

Asset Protection:

Complete asset protection infrastructure projects in line with the asset protection plan.

Ensure vendors meet performance expectations, comply with regulations, and adhere to Service Level Agreements (SLAs).

Regulatory Compliance:

Uphold governance standards and ensure compliance with all security policies and procedures.

Training & Development:

Conduct functional training programs for security personnel and measure competency improvements post-training.

Documentation and Reporting:

Maintain accurate records and documentation of security activities, investigations, and asset management. Prepare and present regular reports to track progress, changes, and the effectiveness of security measures.

Brand Positioning:

Ensure Adani's brand values are shown in all interactions. Strengthen relationships to boost the organization's brand and trust within the market and company.

Digital Mindset:

Keep up with digital and AI advancements to enhance business and maintain competitiveness.

Team Development:

Promote a respectful and safe workplace, lead collaborative and productive teams, and mentor for growth and success.

Key Stakeholders - Internal:

CEO, COO, Other department Heads, Legal team, Direct Reportees.

Key Stakeholders - External:

Regulatory Bodies, Security Agencies, Industry peers, Customers

Qualifications

Educational Background:

Master's degree in a relevant field such as Security Management, Criminal Justice, or Business Administration. Specialisation in Cyber Security or Criminology added credit. Professional certifications are beneficial.

Work Experience:

Minimum 15+ Years of work experience in security management, preferably in a large-scale industrial or port environment. Experience of handling nearly ten sites in remote locations

Personnel with a defence background with at least 5 years of industry experience.

Job Info

• Job Identification 60157
• Job Category BU & Site Security
• Posting Date 10/21/2026, 12:35 AM
• Locations DPL South Office, At & PO: Dighi , Raigad, Maharashtra, 402402, IN
• Apply Before 12/31/2026, 12:35 AM
• Job Schedule Full time