Lead - Physical Security

Adani Group; Maharashtra; On-site; INR 3,000,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Adani Group is seeking a senior security leader to manage data centre security programs, ensuring regulatory compliance and robust risk mitigation. You will coordinate cross-functional teams, conduct comprehensive security assessments, and guide governance with government authorities.

The role requires 12–15 years in data centres with asset and personnel security, intelligence, and liaison experience. A strong track record in audits, brand protection, and building high-performing teams is

Qualifications

• Educational Qualification: Bachelor's degree or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• Work Experience: 12–15 years in Data Centres with asset security, personnel security, intelligence & vigilance, liaising with local police & government.

Responsibilities

• Lead security projects within data centres, ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Develop and implement security strategies and plans to address risks.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate security into projects.
• Conduct security assessments to identify vulnerabilities and improvements.
• Lead security audits to ensure compliance and remediation.
• Develop risk management strategies to mitigate threats across projects.
• Liaise with government bodies to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Establish vigilance protocols to detect breaches and monitor critical assets.
• Oversee incident reporting with timely documentation and communication.
• Stay updated on security technologies and trends to enhance posture.
• Serve as security SME and advise senior leadership.
• Communicate security objectives and initiatives to stakeholders.
• Strengthen Adani brand through secure and trusted interactions.
• Build and mentor a high-performing team with clear KPIs.
• Champion a digital mindset to drive innovation and maintain competitiveness.

Skills

Project management

Security strategy

Risk management

Stakeholder communication

Team leadership

Regulatory compliance

Liaison with government

Vigilance & incident reporting

Brand positioning

Digital mindset

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science/IT

Job description

Responsibilities

• Project Management: Lead and manage security projects within data centres, ensuring they meet industry standards and regulatory requirements.


• Project Management: Lead and manage security projects within data centres, ensuring they meet industry standards and regulatory requirements.


• Security Strategy : Develop and 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: Lead security audits to ensure compliance with industry standards, internal policies, and regulatory requirements, identifying areas for remediation.


• Risk Management: Develop and 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 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: Oversee the 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.


• 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.


• Team Development: Build a high-performing team. Set clear KPIs, track progress, and implement strategies for continuous improvement. Promote a respectful and safe workplace, lead collaborative and productive teams, and mentor for growth and success. Tracks and reports on key performance indicators (KPIs) for digital business success.


• 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.

Internal Stakeholders

• Project Manager


• Internal teams

External Stakeholders

• OEMs, materials & service partners


• Contractors


• Government authorities


• Law enforcement authorities

Qualifications

• Educational Qualification: Bachelor's degree or Master's degree in any field in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.


• Work Experience: 12-15 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