Sr. Security Manager

Location Noida India In fast changing markets customers worldwide rely on Thales Thales is a business where brilliant people from all over the world come together to share ideas and inspire each other In aerospace transportation defence security and space our architects design innovative solutions that make our tomorrow s possible Present in India since 1953 Thales is headquartered in Noida Uttar Pradesh and has operational offices and sites spread across Bengaluru Delhi Gurugram Hyderabad Mumbai Pune among others Over 1800 employees are working with Thales and its joint ventures in India Since the beginning Thales has been playing an essential role in India s growth story by sharing its technologies and expertise in Defence Transport Aerospace and Digital Identity and Security markets Experience Required 15 years in Corporate Physical and Telecom Security with leadership experience across India Education Graduate Post Graduate preferably with certifications like CPP PSP CISM or ISO 27001 Job Purpose The Sr Security Manager is responsible for developing implementing and maintaining a comprehensive security program across all corporate offices project expertise for security work packages telecom compliances and operational sites across India This includes physical security regulatory compliance audits DoT GSMA SAS and proactive risk mitigation strategies The position requires deep knowledge of Indian security regulations and global telecom security standards Key Responsibilities 1 Pan-India Site Security Management Oversee end-to-end security operations for all corporate offices data centers hotels warehouses and defense facilities across India Standardize and enforce security protocols SOPs and infrastructure guidelines across multi-city including remote locations Deploy and manage monitoring systems for CCTV access controls perimeter intrusion detection and visitor management across all sites Conduct internal and vendor-based security audits including new office sites defense sites hotel audits and offsite accommodation security reviews Weekly meetings and regular site updates to ensure adherence to security protocols and site security measures Expat security management including expat hotel audits residential safety audits etc 3 Crisis Emergency Response Serve as the Crisis Management Lead for all emergency situations natural disasters fire incidents civil disturbances or security breaches Create test manage Emergency Response Plans ERPs Business Continuity Plans BCPs and Evacuation Protocols on a regular basis Act as the primary liaison with police fire departments and other emergency and security situation responders Work closely with site team and HSE team to have smooth flow of site operations pan India 4 Physical Technical Security Direct implementation and regular upgrades of physical security systems including biometric access controls AI-enabled surveillance BMS and fire detection systems Manage AMC and SLA compliance for all technical security infrastructure Ensure optimal guard deployment and training across all locations supported by a strong SOP-driven operational framework Collaborate with the IT and Network teams to ensure telecom compliance with data security and network integrity standards 5 Security Audits Regulatory Compliance inline with requirements Able to manage coordinate and provide inputs for compliances related to ISO 27001 DoT security audits GSMA security assessments and SAS Security Assurance Scheme Implement corrective action plans based on audit outcomes ensuring zero non-compliance Oversee the physical and logical security to ensure meeting the telecom compliances infrastructure 6 Vendor Personnel Oversight Manage and monitor third-party security providers across India including SLAs KPIs and compliance with contract terms Recruit train and supervise a strong internal team of regional and site-level security managers Build a culture of security awareness vigilance and accountability across all employee levels 7 Training Awareness Policy Development Develop and roll out security awareness training programs for security team security guards junior to mid level employees and leadership teams Periodically test the organization s preparedness through mock drills tabletop exercises and scenario-based training 8 Project Costing BOQ Validation Oversee and validate Bill of Quantities BOQ and project costing for all security-related infrastructure and upgrades Review technical proposals and vendor-submitted BOQs for CCTV Access Control Systems ACS BMS PA systems barricading bollards and surveillance equipment Ensure alignment of BOQs with project scope compliance standards and site-specific security risk assessments Collaborate with procurement and engineering teams to finalize specifications budgets and timelines for security work packages Approve cost-effective and technically viable solutions while maintaining compliance with security audit requirements DoT GSMA SAS etc Key Skills Competencies Knowledge to manage compliances related to DoT compliances and ISO 27001 standards Strong understanding of Indian regulatory frameworks public safety laws and private security regulations Proven experience in managing large-scale pan-India security operations Expertise in security technologies - CCTV ACS BMS intrusion systems dead man alarm and centralized command centers Strong incident management emergency response and crisis leadership capabilities Excellent interpersonal negotiation and stakeholder management skills Hands-on experience with security system design and installation Strong understanding of security technologies and vendor ecosystem Proficiency in BOQ preparation cost estimation and technical documentation Knowledge of DoT audit requirements and their impact on infra specs Ability to read technical drawings AutoCAD SLDs and interpret MEP integration needs Work Environment Pan-India travel to corporate office security sites defense sites hotel audits etc May require 24x7 availability during crisis or high-risk scenarios Coordination with local law enforcement DoT officials GSMA auditors and state authorities as and when required Bottom of Form At Thales we provide CAREERS and not only jobs With Thales employing 80 000 employees in 68 countries our mobility policy enables thousands of employees each year to develop their careers at home and abroad in their existing areas of expertise or by branching out into new fields Together we believe that embracing flexibility is a smarter way of working Great journeys start here apply now