Lead - Physical Security

Adani Group; Pune District; On-site; INR 3,500,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Adani Group seeks an experienced security leader to drive security programs in data centres, ensuring standards and regulatory compliance. You will craft and execute security strategies, collaborate across functions, and embed security across the project lifecycle.

A strong focus on risk assessments, audits, and governance will define success in this role. Responsibilities include liaising with government bodies, leading vigilance and incident reporting, and guiding a high-performing team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in CS/IT or related field.
• Extensive experience leading security programs in data centres.
• Proven track record in risk assessment, audits and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage security projects within data centres.
• Develop and implement security strategies and risk plans.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to embed security in the project lifecycle.
• Conduct security assessments and lead audits for regulatory compliance.
• Develop risk management strategies to mitigate security threats across projects.
• Liaise with government authorities and law enforcement as required.
• Establish vigilance protocols and oversee incident reporting and response.
• Stay updated on technology trends; provide strategic security recommendations.
• Act as SME on security issues and drive stakeholder alignment.

Skills

Security leadership

Project management

Risk management

Stakeholder communication

Regulatory compliance

Liaison with government bodies

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / Information Technology or related field

Master's degree in Computer Science / Information Technology or related field

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

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