Purpose/Objective

The Automation Security Lead is responsible for strategizing, implementing, and managing automated security solutions across multiple clusters and sites.

This role focuses on integrating cutting-edge security technologies, ensuring seamless system operations, and leveraging data-driven insights to enhance security resilience.

The Lead collaborates with the Vertical Security Head, site security teams, and cross-functional stakeholders to optimize security automation, drive compliance, and mitigate risks at an enterprise level.

Key Responsibilities of Role

Automation Security Lead-NR Implementation and Management of Automated Security Systems: Define and drive the security automation strategy to align with business needs and evolving security threats.

Oversee deployment and integration of AI-driven surveillance, biometric access controls, and cybersecurity automation.

Ensure seamless integration of automated security systems with existing infrastructure across all clusters and sites.

Monitor and assess security automation performance, ensuring high availability, reliability, and scalability.

Lead cross-functional collaboration with IT, engineering, and security operations to optimize automation efficiency.

Data-Driven Security Operations: Develop and implement advanced analytics frameworks for proactive threat detection and response.

Leverage AI and real-time monitoring tools to drive intelligence-based decision-making in security operations.

Analyze security data trends to identify patterns, vulnerabilities, and areas for improvement.

Standardize data-driven reporting mechanisms to enhance situational awareness and security effectiveness.

Lead the adoption of predictive analytics tools to enhance operational resilience and risk mitigation.

Compliance and Risk Management:



Ensure adherence to global and industry security standards for automated systems.

Conduct strategic risk assessments and drive the implementation of automation-led security controls.

Oversee compliance audits and reporting, ensuring regulatory requirements are met across all locations.

Develop governance frameworks for cybersecurity, physical security, and automated access control.

Interface with legal and regulatory bodies to maintain compliance with evolving security laws.

Coordination and Stakeholder Engagement: Act as the primary security automation liaison between site teams, IT, and executive leadership.

Drive partnerships with technology vendors to implement the latest automation solutions.

Ensure cross-functional alignment on security technology investments and operational priorities.

Provide strategic updates and reports to senior management on automation security initiatives and risks.

Foster collaboration with industry leaders to bring in best practices for security automation.

Training and Capability Building: Design and lead capability-building programs for site security teams on automation technologies.

Ensure workforce readiness by implementing upskilling initiatives on AI-based security solutions.

Evaluate training effectiveness and provide leadership guidance for continuous learning.

Develop an innovation-driven security culture by integrating emerging technologies into training programs.

Intelligence and Vigilance: Develop an enterprise-wide threat intelligence system for real-time risk identification.





Leverage automation to enhance vigilance against internal and external security threats.

Ensure continuous improvement of automated security measures based on evolving threat landscapes.

Oversee incident management frameworks to swiftly respond to security breaches.

Champion proactive security intelligence initiatives to prevent future risks.

Key Stakeholders - Internal Senior Management Plant or Site Security Heads Finance Team Adani Setting, Health, Safety and Governance (AESG) Team IT and Digital Transformation Teams HR Legal Key Stakeholders - External Law Enforcement Agencies Third Party Service Providers or Security Agencies Emergency Response Services Government Regulatory Bodies Legal Consultant Industry Asscociations and Security Forums Vendor and Solution Providers System Integrators Audit Firms

Technical Competencies

Financial Acumen (Budget management, Costing, etc)-SVC,ISCR operations (Information Security Continuous Monitoring and Response)-SVC,Intelligence and Vigilance-SVC,Knowledge of Emergency safety and health procedures-SVC,Knowledge of Security Protocols-SVC,Security Control Room Operations Management (Traffic, CCTV Feed, SOCR)-SVC,Security Infra Planning, Design, and Integration-SVC,Systems & Technology Management-SVC

Qualifications and Experience

Educational Qualification: Bachelor’sorMaster’s degree in Computer Science, InformationTechnology, Cybersecurity, Electronics, or a related field.

Certification: Additional certifications in Security Automation, Cybersecurity (CISSP, CISM, CEH, CCSP), or AI-driven Security Solutions are preferred.

Work Experience (Range of years): 10+ years of experience in security automation, cybersecurity, or technology-driven security solutions.

Deputy Manager - Security Automation

📌 Deputy Manager - Security Automation (Ahmedabad)
🏢 Adani Group
📍 Ahmedabad