Site Security Head

Adani Defence and Aerospace; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 9,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Adani Defence and Aerospace Hyderabad is seeking a Site Security Head to lead all security operations at the facility, protecting personnel, assets, infrastructure and critical defence programs.

You will drive security governance, regulatory compliance, risk mitigation and emergency response readiness while coordinating with government agencies, law enforcement, and security vendors to ensure robust protection for critical defence projects.

Qualifications

• Retired Armed Forces Officer preferred.
• 15+ years of security experience in industrial, manufacturing, defence, aerospace or critical infrastructure security.
• Strong knowledge of physical security, risk management, investigations, and crisis management.
• Experience leading large-scale security operations and stakeholder engagement.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end physical security operations for the Hyderabad site.
• Develop and implement site security policies, procedures, and protocols.
• Manage access control, surveillance systems, visitor management, and perimeter security.
• Conduct security risk assessments, threat analysis, and vulnerability management.
• Ensure compliance with defence, aerospace, statutory, and corporate security requirements.
• Coordinate incident investigations and implement corrective actions.
• Liaise with government agencies, local law enforcement, intelligence agencies, and regulatory authorities.
• Drive crisis management, business continuity, and emergency response preparedness.
• Manage security vendors, guard forces, and security technology systems.
• Conduct security audits, drills, and awareness programs across the facility.
• Provide regular security updates and risk reports to site and business leadership Group Security Head.

Skills

Physical security

Risk management

Crisis management

Investigations

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Security audits

Job description

The Site Security Head will be responsible for leading and managing all security operations at the Hyderabad facility, ensuring the protection of personnel, assets, infrastructure, information, and critical defence programs. The role will drive security governance, regulatory compliance, risk mitigation, and emergency response readiness while maintaining alignment with defence and aerospace security standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end physical security operations for the Hyderabad site.
• Develop and implement site security policies, procedures, and protocols.
• Manage access control, surveillance systems, visitor management, and perimeter security.
• Conduct security risk assessments, threat analysis, and vulnerability management.
• Ensure compliance with defence, aerospace, statutory, and corporate security requirements.
• Coordinate incident investigations and implement corrective actions.
• Liaise with government agencies, local law enforcement, intelligence agencies, and regulatory authorities.
• Drive crisis management, business continuity, and emergency response preparedness.
• Manage security vendors, guard forces, and security technology systems.
• Conduct security audits, drills, and awareness programs across the facility.
• Provide regular security updates and risk reports to site and business leadership Group Security Head.

Desired Profile

• Retired Armed Forces Officer (Army/Navy/Air Force) preferred.
• 15+ years of experience in industrial, manufacturing, defence, aerospace, or critical infrastructure security.
• Strong knowledge of physical security, risk management, investigations, and crisis management.
• Experience managing large-scale security operations and stakeholder engagement.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and team management skills.