Security Operations Officer (DSO)

Adani Realty; Ahmedabad District; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Adani Realty in India seeks a Regional Security Head to oversee security across multiple sites, aligning measures with the Security Strategy Roadmap and protecting infrastructure, personnel, and assets.

You will lead risk assessments, manage budgets, supervise a security team, and drive security technology projects while ensuring business continuity and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (any) with postgraduate degree preferred.
• Certifications CPP / CFE / TAPA / PSP / PMP preferred.
• 10–15 years of work experience in large site operations.
• Experience in access control, risk management, surveillance and crisis response.

Responsibilities

• Develop and govern regional security strategy aligned with corporate policy.
• Manage security budgets (Capex and Opex) and secure approvals.
• Conduct security risk assessments and mitigate gaps in infrastructure and processes.
• Lead investigations into incidents such as theft, fraud and vandalism.
• Oversee outsourced security staff and recruitment.
• Drive security technology projects and regional implementation.

Skills

Security management

Budget management

Risk assessment

Crisis response

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Postgraduate degree

Tools

CPP Certification

CFE Certification

PSP Certification

TAPA Certification

PMP Certification

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

About Business

Adani Group is a diversified organisation in India comprising 10 publicly traded companies. It has created a world-class logistics and utility infrastructure portfolio that has a pan-India presence. Adani Group is headquartered in Ahmedabad, in the state of Gujarat, India. Over the years, Adani Group has positioned itself to be the market leader in its logistics and energy businesses focusing on large-scale infrastructure development in India with O & M practices benchmarked to global standards. With four IG-rated businesses, it is the only Infrastructure Investment Grade issuer in India.

Adani Realty

Adani Realty is the real estate arm of one of India’s leading infrastructure and development entities – Adani Group.With resolute commitment to ‘Nation Building’ and ‘Growth with Goodness’,we are developing real estate projects in the most promising destinations,integrating design aesthetics with cutting-edge construction technology.

Job Purpose

The Regional Security Head is responsible for managing security operations across multiple sites, aligning security measures with business goals and the Security Strategy Roadmap. This role ensures comprehensive protection of infrastructure, personnel, and assets through proactive threat assessment, risk management, and the deployment of security strategies that ensure business continuity. This role also oversees security-related automation, infrastructure projects, and leads a team to foster a safe and secure environment for employees, stakeholders, and "designated protectees".

Responsibilities

Security Strategy & Governance

• Contribute to the Security Strategy and roadmap, aligning regional security initiatives with corporate policy.
• Develop, manage, and monitor security budgets (Capex and Opex) and secure approvals in consultation with the Vertical Security Head.
• Participate in governance meetings, reviewing ongoing initiatives, and suggesting improvements.

Security Risk Management & Audit

• Build relationships with local authorities and media to gather intelligence, assessing risks based on current events.
• Conduct security risk assessments to identify vulnerabilities, ensuring timely mitigation of gaps in infrastructure, technology, and processes.
• Coordinate internal and third-party audits, addressing findings promptly to maintain a reliable security management system.

Crisis & Incident Management

• Design and implement Emergency Response and Control Plans (ERCP) for crisis scenarios, ensuring preparedness and swift recovery.
• Supervise Quick Reaction Team (QRT) readiness and refine response plans based on incident learnings.

Security Operations Management

• Monitor adherence to SOPs and SOGs, generating MIS reports for updates to Site CEO and Vertical Security Head.
• Oversee Site Security Control Room operations, integrating with the National Security Control Room for seamless incident escalation.
• Manage access control, visitor access, traffic flow, and ensure proper surveillance to maintain operational vigilance.

Investigation & Due Diligence

• Lead investigations into incidents such as theft, fraud, and vandalism, and implement corrective actions.
• Report findings and provide insights into critical incidents to business units.

Protection & Performance Improvement

• Establish performance metrics for security functions and drive process improvement initiatives.
• Conduct security events as per annual plans, ensuring robust protection protocols are maintained.

Outsourced Manpower Management

• Oversee recruitment, performance, and welfare of outsourced security staff, ensuring alignment with defined standards.
• Lead recruitment for vacant positions, foster a performance-driven culture, and support talent identification for critical roles.

Project Management

• Drive projects focused on security technology implementation and infrastructure enhancement in line with group security standards.
• Ensure seamless project integration into regional operations, engaging stakeholders for effective adoption.

Key Stakeholders - Internal

• Site Team
• Human Resources

Key Stakeholders - External

• Existing Partners
• Auditors
• Local Police
• District administration, local governing bodies, local leaders, and local community

Qualifications

• Educational Qualification: Bachelor’s degree (any) and a postgraduate degree in a relevant field is preferred.
• Preferable to have Certifications including Certified Protection Professional (CPP) / Certified Fraud Examiners (CFE) / Transported Asset Protection Association (TAPA) certification/ Physical Security Professional (PSP) / Industrial Security professional certifications/ Project Management Professional (PMP) (Value Addition)
• Work Experience (Range Of Years): 10-15 Years
• Preferred Industry: Experience in managing large or mid-sized site operations involving access control, risk management, surveillance, and crisis response; adept in budget management, compliance, and investigation protocols.