Head of Security

Head - Security

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Strategic Security Leadership

• Define and execute enterprise-wide security strategy aligned with business goals.
• Establish security governance, policies, standards, and KPIs.
• Act as the primary advisor to leadership on security risks and mitigation.

Physical & Infrastructure Security

• Oversee site security, access control systems, surveillance, perimeter protection, and guarding services.
• Manage crisis response, emergency preparedness, and business continuity for security-related incidents.
• Conduct regular security audits and vulnerability assessments across locations.

Information & Cyber Security Oversight

• Collaborate with IT/IS teams on cybersecurity governance, data protection, and incident response.
• Ensure compliance with information security frameworks and data privacy laws.
• Oversee investigations related to data breaches or cyber incidents (as applicable).

Risk Management & Compliance

• Identify, assess, and mitigate operational, physical, cyber, and reputational risks.
• Ensure adherence to local laws, labor regulations, and industry compliance requirements.
• Liaise with law enforcement, regulators, auditors, and external security agencies.

Incident Investigation & Intelligence

• Lead investigations into security breaches, fraud, theft, misconduct, or sabotage.
• Develop intelligence capabilities to anticipate threats and vulnerabilities.
• Prepare incident reports and recommend corrective and preventive actions.

People & Vendor Management

• Lead and develop security teams, contractors, and third-party service providers.
• Plan manpower deployment, training, and capability building.
• Manage budgets, contracts, SLAs, and vendor performance.

 

• Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred) in Security Management, Criminology, Engineering, or related field.
• 12–18+ years of security experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Experience in corporate, industrial, manufacturing, BFSI, IT, or large-campus environments.
• Relevant certifications preferred (CPP, CISM, CSMP, ISO 27001, etc.).

Experience Level

Executive Level