Consultant - Security Lead India

Our client, a global leader in energy management and automation, is hiring a Consultant – Security Lead India to lead multi-site security operations, risk management, vendor governance, security technology, compliance, investigations, and crisis management.

Scope of Responsibility

The Security Lead will have accountability for

• Leadership and governance of site Security Officers
• Management of multiple security service providers and contracts
• Security budgets and cost optimization initiatives
• Security KPIs, SLAs, and governance reviews
• Enterprise risk management and mitigation programs
• Security technology and systems performance
• Investigations, incident management, and crisis response

Key Responsibilities

• Security Operations Leadership
• Lead and manage security operations across multiple locations.
• Drive standardization of security practices, procedures, and controls.
• Conduct periodic site visits, operational reviews, and security audits.
• Implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance security effectiveness and operational efficiency.
• Ensure delivery of contractual commitments, KPIs, and SLAs.
• Risk Management & Security Governance
• Conduct Security Risk Assessments, Threat Assessments, and Vulnerability Assessments.
• Identify emerging security risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Maintain and review regional security risk registers.
• Lead security surveys, audits, compliance reviews, and governance programs.
• Monitor implementation of corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Security Technology Management

Provide governance and oversight for

• CCTV Surveillance Systems
• Access Control Systems (ACS)
• Visitor Management Systems (VMS)
• Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS)
• Boom Barriers and Perimeter Protection Systems
• Security Operations/Control Centers

Responsibilities include performance monitoring, lifecycle management, technology upgrades, vendor coordination, and system optimization.

• Incident, Investigation & Crisis Management
• Lead investigations into security incidents, losses, fraud, violations, and workplace misconduct.
• Conduct Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and implement CAPA programs.
• Coordinate response to security alerts and emergency situations.
• Support crisis management and business continuity initiatives.
• Liaise with law enforcement agencies and emergency responders when required.
• Vendor & Contract Management
• Manage third-party security service providers across India.
• Conduct vendor performance reviews and Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs).
• Monitor manpower deployment, productivity, and service quality.
• Ensure statutory compliance of deployed security personnel.
• Drive contract governance, service improvements, and cost optimization initiatives.
• Stakeholder Management

Collaborate closely with

• Schneider Electric Leadership Teams
• Corporate Security
• JLL IFM Leadership
• Plant and Site Management Teams
• Health, Safety & Environment (HSE)
• Human Resources (HR)
• Legal and Compliance Functions
• External Regulatory and Law Enforcement Authorities

Act as the primary security advisor to business stakeholders on security-related matters.

• Compliance & Regulatory Governance

Ensure compliance with

• PSARA Requirements
• Applicable Labour Laws
• Corporate Security Standards
• Data Privacy & Information Protection Requirements
• ISO 45001 and Corporate EHS Standards
• CTPAT / AEO Requirements (where applicable)
• Statutory and Customer Security Compliance Requirements
• Training & Security Culture
• Deliver security awareness and employee engagement programs.
• Conduct emergency response and crisis management exercises.
• Facilitate active threat preparedness and workplace violence awareness programs.
• Develop site security teams through coaching, mentoring, and capability-building initiatives.
• Ensure periodic training and certification of deployed security personnel.
• Reporting & Analytics

Prepare and present

• Monthly Security Governance Reports
• Security KPI & SLA Dashboards
• Incident Trends and Analytics
• Audit and Compliance Reports
• Security Risk Registers
• Budget Performance and Cost Optimization Reports
• Executive Leadership Security Updates

Note

Location: Bengaluru

Nature: Hybrid

Duration: 4 Months