Lead - Physical Security

Adani Group; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,700,000; Full time

Job summary

Adani Group seeks an Associate Lead - Physical Security to coordinate security projects in data centres and implement strategies addressing risks, ensuring regulatory compliance. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, perform security assessments, and guide security matters to optimize the organization’s security posture.

The role requires 6–10 years in data centre security, with experience in asset and personnel security, intelligence, and liaison with police and government

Qualifications

• Educational background in any field with 6–10 years in Data Centers security.
• Experience in asset security, personnel security, intelligence & vigilance.
• Liaison with local police and government authorities preferred.

Responsibilities

• Security Strategy: Implement strategies to address risks and vulnerabilities.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work with teams to integrate security solutions in the project lifecycle.
• Security Assessments: Identify vulnerabilities, risks, and gaps, providing improvement recommendations.
• Security Audits: Coordinate audits for compliance with standards, policies, and regulations.
• Risk Management: Identify risks and implement mitigation strategies.
• Liaison with Government Bodies: Coordinate with authorities for compliance.
• Vigilance: Maintain protocols to detect and prevent unauthorized access.
• Incident Reporting: Scan for incidents and coordinate reporting and investigations.
• Technology Trends: Stay updated on security tech and propose innovative solutions.
• Subject Matter Expertise: Advise leadership with security insights.
• Stakeholder Communication: Align security objectives with stakeholders.

Skills

Crisis management

Documentation & Reporting

Project Management

Risk Management

Security Systems

Site Inspections

Strategy & Planning

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in any field

Job description

Purpose/Objective

• Associate Lead - Physical Security will coordinate security projects in data centres, implement strategies to address risks and ensure compliance with industry standards.
• This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams, conducting security assessments, and offering expert guidance on security matters.

Key Responsibilities of Role

• Security Strategy : Implement security strategies and plans to address potential risks and vulnerabilities.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate security solutions into the project lifecycle, ensuring seamless implementation and operational efficiency.
• Security Assessments: Conduct comprehensive security assessments to identify vulnerabilities, risks, and gaps in security measures, and provide recommendations for improvement.
• Security Audits: Coordinate security audits to ensure compliance with industry standards, internal policies, and regulatory requirements, identifying areas for remediation.
• Risk Management: Identify & report risks, implement risk management strategies to mitigate security threats, continuously assessing and addressing potential security risks across projects.
• Liaison with Government Bodies: Collaborate and liaise with government bodies, law enforcement, and regulatory authorities to ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements related to security.
• Vigilance: Establish and maintain vigilance protocols to detect and prevent unauthorized access or security breaches, ensuring proactive monitoring of critical assets.
• Incident Reporting: Scan for & report incidents, conduct & coordinate incident reporting process, ensuring timely documentation, investigation, and communication of security incidents to relevant stakeholders.
• Technology Trends: Stay informed about emerging security technologies and trends, recommending innovative solutions to enhance the organization's security posture.
• Subject Matter Expertise: Serve as a subject matter expert on security-related issues, offering insights and strategic recommendations to senior leadership.
• Stakeholder Communication: Communicate effectively with stakeholders, ensuring alignment on security objectives, project goals, and initiatives.
• Digital mindset: Champions a digital mindset within the organization to drive innovation and competitiveness.
• Keep up with digital and AI advancements to enhance business and maintain competitiveness.
• Key Stakeholders - Internal: Lead-Physical Security Project Manager Internal teams Key Stakeholders - External: OEMs, materials & service partners Contractors Government authorities Law enforcement authorities

Technical Competencies

• Crisis management-ACX,Documentation & Reporting-ACX,Project Management-ACX,Risk Management-ACX,Security Systems-ACX,Site Inspections-ACX,Strategy & Planning-ACX

Qualifications and Experience

• Educational Qualification: Bachelor's degree or Master's degree in any field Work Experience: 6-10 years of experience in the Data Centres industry with relevant experience in asset security, personnel security, intelligence & vigilance, liaisoning with local police & government.
• Preference to candidates with services background