Chief Security Officer (CSO) – Administration

Did you know KONE moves over one billion people every day? We employ over 60,000 professionals in over 60 countries worldwide joined together by a shared vision to ‘Deliver the best people flow experience’. As a global leader, we provide elevators, escalators, automatic building doors as well as solutions for maintenance and modernization to add value to buildings throughout their lifecycle. Through more effective People Flow®, we make people’s journeys safe, convenient and reliable, in taller, smarter buildings.

Job Title – Chief Security Officer (CSO) – Administration

Department - Facility Services
Job Location – Chennai, India

Job Overview

Lead the enterprise security strategy to protect employees, contractors, visitors, facilities, assets, materials, information, critical infrastructure and business operations across manufacturing locations, offices, Utility & plant expansion areas through a proactive, risk-based and technology-enabled security framework.

Are you the One ?

Experience: Min 10 exp in forces & 6 - 10 years with Industrial background experience handling 500+ Headcounts

Education:   Ex. Serviceman – Any Forces (Mandatory)
Commissioned Officer experience — Major/Colonel or equivalent with any bachelor’s degree.

NCC 'B' or 'C' certificate / PG Diploma in crisis / risk / CPP - Certified Protection Professional (ASIS) / PSP - Physical Security Professional (ASIS) will add advantage.

What will you be doing ?

- Develop security strategy, policies, standards, SOPs and governance across all locations.

- Conduct security risk, threat and vulnerability assessments; maintain risk register and mitigation plans.

- Ensure perimeter, gate, access-control, visitor, CCTV, restricted-area and critical-asset protection.

- Manage personnel/contractor security, background verification, ID/access privileges and exit controls.

- Strengthen raw-material, finished-goods, scrap, vehicle, gate-pass and asset-movement controls.

- Lead security operations, guard-force deployment, training, discipline and outsourced-agency performance.

- Oversee & guide the design, implementation, and management of physical security measures for facilities, personnel & assets. Collaborate with external vendors & internal personnel to enhance on-site security.

- Drive security technology roadmap: CCTV/video analytics, access control, VMS, Booms, RFID, alarms and SOC/IBMS control room.

- Lead/coordinate investigations into theft, pilferage, unauthorized access, sabotage, fraud and security incidents.

- Develop & maintain an effective response plan to address security incidents promptly. Coordinate with relevant agencies during crisis, recovery & continuity measures after crisis.

- Own security response for crises, threats, industrial unrest and major incidents; coordinate with EHS/Operations.

- Coordinate physical security of critical infrastructure and equipment.

- Drive digitalization, modernization in the security operations

- Manage security audits, compliance, corrective actions, budgets, CAPEX and continuous improvement.

- Maintain effective liaison with police, fire services, local administration and other authorized external agencies.

- Initiate investigations and security audits; recommend/implement approved corrective actions.

- Restrict or recommend suspension of access where legitimate security risk exists, within policy and law

- Direct security-vendor compliance with SLAs; recommend manpower/deployment changes and security CAPEX.

- Escalate critical security risks directly to senior management and activate approved security response protocols.

- Driving & coordination of Independence & republic day events.

- Handling Company car trips, headcount details, Man, Machine, Material data’s.

- Managing the gate pass system, work permits, patrolling procedures.

Major KPI’s

- Major security incidents & loss/pilferage trend

- Incident response and investigation closure time

- Security-system uptime / access-control violations

- Guard-force deployment & vendor SLA compliance

- High-risk findings mitigated within target

- Audit observation closure / compliance

- Security training & emergency-drill effectiveness

- Security budget and approved-project delivery

- Monthly performance review with vendor

- Operational & capex budget handling

- Supporting for mock drills

Competencies:-

- Strategic security & enterprise risk management

- Physical / industrial / asset security

- Crisis & incident management

- Investigations & audit

- Security technology & OT interface

- Leadership, stakeholder & vendor management

- Decision-making under pressure, integrity & discretion

What do we offer ?

- Career progression and opportunities within a global organization
- Total reward elements that engage and motivate our employees and help us make KONE a great place to work
- Comprehensive learning and development programs covering a wide range of professional skills
- You are surrounded by fun colleagues and a lively working environment within Business Services team and KONE Front Line. The best part is all leaders are great and open-minded

Click on apply if you have a passion for meeting up with people and a desire to make an impact in the elevator and escalator industry.

At KONE, we are focused on creating an innovative and collaborative working culture where we value the contribution of each individual. Employee engagement is a key focus area for us and we encourage participation and the sharing of information and ideas. Sustainability is an integral part of our culture and the daily practice. We follow ethical business practices and we seek to develop a culture of working together where co-workers trust and respect each other and good performance is recognized. In being a great place to work, we are proud to offer a range of experiences and opportunities that will help you to achieve your career and personal goals and enable you to live a healthy and balanced life.

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