Lead - Security Automation & Loss Prevention

Job Objective :

Identify, evaluate, and deploy advanced and latest Security automation, technology & equipment at the airport, to achieve regulatory compliance, process excellence thereby to achieve functional objectives.

Ensure maintenance and up gradation of the installed security automations systems, applications, equipment and other technology assets to provide seamless Security support at site.

Responsible for Implementation of Security projects and operations support to ensure highest availability standards of systems.

Ensure cross functional technology interface with other business functions – operations, HR, IT, commercials and create coordinated functional check for enhanced technology exploitation.

Responsible for implementation of Loss Prevention framework at respective location and ensure fitment to Leakage Protection Framework.

Manage and enable site security operations by use of technology and automation in harmony with business objectives.

Roles & Responsibilities:

Security Technology and Loss Prevention Initiatives

► Implement security technologies to enable security function as per laid down guidelines and compliance.

► Implement and upgrade Security systems deployed at the assets such as CCTV/ACS/ Screening Equipment/ Radio communication and communication infra etc.

► Plan & Maintenance of Security systems servers /storage and communication network as per laid down guidelines.

► Lead loss prevention initiatives in close coordination with Business Operations / IT and Site Security Operations and deploy technology and solutions to achieve business objectives.

► Continuously engage in identification of losses/ revenue leakage and planning mitigation measures by cross functional utilization of People, Process and Technology

► Implement incidence life cycle management program for data analysis

► Ensure synergy of Loss prevention program and security operations at asset

► Loss prevention manager develops and implement procedures for minimizing the loss of merchandise, money or company asset.

Security Budgeting

►Conduct evaluations of proposed projects in terms of cost, budget estimation and ROI.

► Plan, prepare and monitor Security Automation and Loss prevention budget for including Capex and Opex; Finalise the budget with Corporate Security, Asset Security Head and get sanction on the same.

► Monitor adherence to budgets and consult with Asset Security Heads in case of

budget shortage/ overruns.

Responsibilities

► Conduct timely reviews of all on-going technological initiatives with implementation partners and coordinate with HO for implementation road maps.

► Participate in governance council meetings to suggest improvements and discuss pressing issues with key stakeholders.

► Responsible for Implementation of projects and operations support to ensure highest availability standards meeting the timelines and KPI’s.

Security Risk Assessment

► Conduct security risk assessment and implement mitigation measures in consultation with Asset Security Head to counter risks and threats.

► Review the Security Risk Assessment Report and ensure mitigation measures are put in place as per the findings.

Security Operations

► Monitor site operations and ensure adherence to established SOPs, seek security clearances from regional regulatory bodies, as necessary.

►Analyze the MIS reports generated and publish reports on a weekly basis to the Asset Security Head and Head Quarters.

►Security Control Room

►Oversee provision of Site Security Control Rooms, Lead maintenance and up gradation initiatives for the Control Room with adequate technologies.

►Monitor the operations of the Control Room and ensure liaison with sovereign authorities tasked with manning of the SOCC.

►Analytics driven approach to identify incidence trends and implement security technology measures for mitigation.

Surveillance

►Regularly check the data from CCTVs, sensors and other such automation equipment to ensure operational vigilance.

►Implement various technologies to enable best in class security and loss prevention – Data Analysis, Intelligent Video Management, Perimeter Intrusion Detection, Access Controls, Data analytics driven control center

Man & Vehicle Access Control

►Oversee the end-to-end operations of Access Control and ensure process adherence; Manage deviations.

►Oversee the end-to-end process of visitor access card management through the applicable systems (AEP).

Investigation & Due Diligence

►Conduct investigation of Security incidents including frauds, crimes, theft, pilferage, vandalizing and set in motion remedial measures.

►Prepare and share investigation reports with Asset team on investigations of critical incidents.

Performance Review

►Performance metrics evaluation for automation and technology initiatives.

►Participate in the performance review of team.

Process Excellence

►Identify process gaps in the automation & technology initiatives and lead process excellence initiatives to address the process gaps and drive efficiency.

►Drive the team to champion process improvements and establish ownership of action plans at appropriate points within the team.

►Drive a collaborative and a high-performance driven culture in the team, with clear goal setting, performance review, and feedback mechanisms; Finalize the performance ratings for the team

►Ensure training of the team and coach, mentor critical talent.

Educational Qualification:

► Bachelor of Technology/Engineering in Electronics or related field

► Preferable to have Certifications including Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP/CCNA) and other related certifications.

Experiences:

► More than 10-15 years of work experience in Security Automation & Technology, leading a team in a similar position for mid-sized / large organizations.

► Rich experience of conceptualizing technology driven Security & loss prevention framework

►Hands-on experience with designing and executing automation projects.

►Familiarity with analytics driven control room operations

►Experience of dealing with multiple stakeholders – internal as well as external

►Preferable to have worked in an organization with diversified business.

►Participate in security risk assessment and automation audit at site and ensure compliance