Associate Director Regional Security

Job Description

Essential function(s) include, but are not limited to:

Based in Hyderabad, India, the Associate Director is assigned to Hyderabad Technology Center (with occasional support to other sites in the country and in the region) and is directly managed by the Associate Director, Regional Security South Asia, responsible for the markets in South Asia.  The incumbent will be responsible for providing primary security support for all company assets and operations, within the scope of Global Security, which includes operational security, electronic security, transport security, and travel security in coordination with other functions, including GWES. The incumbent will also support GSG leadership on security matters and serve as a key resource to the senior management of their client group.

Primary activities include, but are not limited to:

• Provide primary tactical security support to Hyderabad Technology Center.

• Establish and maintain seamless interface with management at the site, country and regional level.

• Analyze security exposures and implement cost-effective passive, reactive, and proactive programs to address these exposures.

• Maintain close liaison with government, industry, security, and intelligence professionals within the region.

• Provide support to site and subsidiary security operations, ensuring that Global Security Group worldwide standards, policies and procedures are implemented and maintained.

• Provide support as directed in the areas of Executive Protection, Workplace Violence, Incident Management and travel security, due diligence investigations, Site Security Surveys, and Risk Assessment/Risk Analysis.

Skills:

• Ability to identify security issues and customize, implement/execute solutions.

• Security professional with a minimum of 5 years’ experience in corporate security or in law enforcement/military, or intelligence service within India.

• Experience in managing and overseeing transport security operations in an MNC with a minimum of 5 years of experience.

• Excellent writing and oral communication skills and proven success in presenting succinct, effective communication to all stakeholders.

• Demonstrated ability to work with a wide range of individuals from diverse backgrounds, countries of origin, and at varying levels within the corporate structure.

• Demonstrated ability to work and collaborate effectively in a matrixed environment.

• Established a range of professional contacts and polished interpersonal skills.

• Proven ability to work in varying situations, in which a “team player” approach is essential.

• Demonstrated ability to perform under pressure and respond rapidly to breaking situations. Sound, proven judgment is a must.

• Written and oral fluency in English, Hindi and Telugu. Additional languages are a plus.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree (minimum) or equivalent. An advanced degree is preferred.

• Recognized international security qualifications/accreditations such as Certified Protection Professional (CPP), and Physical Security Professional (PSP), are preferred.

Required Skills:

Accountability, Accountability, Agency Liaison, Counterintelligence Investigations, Crisis Management, Cross-Cultural Awareness, Customer Service Leadership, Cyber Investigations, Enterprise Security Operations, Executive Protection, Incident Management, International Security, Leadership, Management Process, Oral Communications, Physical Security, Regulatory Compliance, Risk Assessments, Security Compliance, Security Operations, Security Risk, Security Risk Management, Solution Implementation, Stakeholder Communications, Stakeholder Relationship Management {+ 5 more}

Preferred Skills:

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Employee Status:

Regular

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Flexible Work Arrangements:

Hybrid

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Job Posting End Date:

11/15/2025

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