Lead - Physical Security

Adani; Pune District; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Adani seeks a Senior Security Leader to head security initiatives in Pune data centres, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements. The role requires 12-15 years in asset and personnel security, intelligence, and liaison with government authorities, with a focus on risk mitigation and cross-functional collaboration.

The candidate will drive security strategy, audits, and vigilance programs, while mentoring teams and aligning security objectives with business goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• 12-15 years of Data Centre experience with asset security, personnel security, intelligence & vigilance, and liaison with local police & government authorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage security projects in data centres, ensuring compliance with standards and regulations.
• Develop and implement security strategies to address risks and vulnerabilities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate security solutions across the project lifecycle.
• Conduct security assessments to identify vulnerabilities and provide remediation recommendations.
• Lead security audits to ensure regulatory and internal policy compliance.
• Develop and implement risk management to mitigate security threats across projects.
• Liaise with government bodies and regulatory authorities for compliance.
• Establish vigilance protocols to prevent unauthorized access and breaches.
• Oversee incident reporting with timely documentation, investigation, and communication.
• Stay updated on security technologies and trends to enhance posture.
• Serve as SME on security issues and advise senior leadership.
• Communicate security objectives clearly to stakeholders.

Skills

Security leadership

Risk assessment

Regulatory liaison

Incident reporting

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in CS/IT

Job description

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

Job Info

• Job Identification 58545
• Job Category BU & Site Security
• Posting Date 09/17/2026, 11:43 AM
• Locations Plot No BG-80/B MIDC, Pune, Maharashtra, 411026, IN