Security Automation Lead

Responsibilities

Strategy Initiatives 

• Engage with the business security team to understand their security technology requirements and subsequent automation needs 
• Support in designing the automation initiatives aligned to the Group Security Strategy Roadmap to improve the gaps identified through diagnostic tests
• Manage the execution of the automation and technology projects at the Corporate/BU/Site level

Security Budgeting 

• Provide support in collecting and analysing cost data for monetary evaluations of proposed projects through cost analysis, budget estimation and ROI analysis

• Monitor adherence to project budgets through continuous review; Address budget overruns/ deficit, if any

  Research & Innovation

• Stay abreast with the new trends, latest technologies, new and advanced automation systems, applications and advanced equipment to continually improve the Security infrastructure at Adani
• Adapt the latest trends to Adani context in order to build a better integrated, innovative and more efficient security technology ecosystem
• Systems Design
• Support in formulating policy framework and matrices for updating Security Automation equipment and applications
• Manage the execution of the organisation-wide diagnostic tests to evaluate the maturity of security processes; Identify technological interventions to drive process excellence
• Prepare design documents for Security Systems and validate from domain lead
• Manage the procurement of the required automation initiative
• Gather site/ business requirements and align the Security systems including CCTV System, Access Control System, Intruder Alarm System, and Building Management Systems with the stated requirements

• Project Execution 

• Coordinate with respective partner and internal stakeholders to drive the automation projects in a collaborative and time-bound manner
• Lead execution of all phases of the project at the site-level; Deploy the new systems and applications, and facilitate training sessions in collaboration with the technology partner at the sites to ensure seamless adoption
• Project Governance 
• Monitor adherence of the project to the group-defined frameworks 
• Monitor the progress of the projects on pace of execution to ensure timely execution of the projects
• Participate in technology evaluation meetings to discuss relevance of current systems and applications
   
• Prepare the Request for Information (RFI) document to be circulated to potential partners
• Evaluate quotes, shortlist, and submit proposals to the Head of Technology for finalizing
• Manage contracting processes to get the select partner on board 
• Track partner performance and conduct timely reviews to ensure quality, timelines and budgetary considerations;  Escalate instances of non-performances 
• Cultivate strategic relationships with partners and effectively leverage them for value additions to Adani

Qualifications

Educational Qualification:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Management or relevant field
• Postgraduate degree in relevant field 
• Preferable to have Certifications including Certified Protection Professional (CPP) / Certified Fraud Examiners (CFE) / Transported Asset Protection Association (TAPA) certification/ Physical Security Professional (PSP) / Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)/ Industrial Security professional certifications

Experiences:

• More than 6 years of work experience in technology and automation with minimum 3 years in a similar role 
• Rich experience of designing technology and automation interventions
• Hands-on experience with designing and executing medium/ large-scale automation projects
• Familiarity with end-to-end security operations including Access Control, Traffic Management, Patrolling & Surveillance, Control Room Operations
• Experience of dealing with multiple stakeholders – internal as well as external 
• Preferable to have worked in an organization with diversified business