The posting
Job Description
About Business:
Adani Group: Adani Group is a diversified organisation in India comprising 10 publicly traded companies. It has created a world-class logistics and utility infrastructure portfolio that has a pan-India presence. Adani Group is headquartered in Ahmedabad, in the state of Gujarat, India. Over the years, Adani Group has positioned itself to be the market leader in its logistics and energy businesses focusing on large-scale infrastructure development in India with O & M practices benchmarked to global standards. With four IG-rated businesses, it is the only Infrastructure Investment Grade issuer in India.
Job Purpose: The ISOC Lead is responsible for overseeing the effective functioning of the Integrated Security Operations Center (ISOC). The role focuses on leveraging advanced security technologies, real-time monitoring, and incident response mechanisms to ensure a proactive and comprehensive security framework across the organization. The ISOC Lead coordinates with multiple stakeholders to mitigate risks, enhance operational efficiency, and ensure compliance with established security protocols and regulatory requirements.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
ISOC Lead
ISOC Operations Management:
Oversee the daytoday operations of the Integrated Security Operations Center, ensuring realtime monitoring of critical assets and infrastructure.
Develop and implement SOPs for ISOC operations to ensure consistent and efficient responses to security incidents.
Ensure the smooth integration of various security systems, including surveillance, access control, and threat detection technologies.
Threat Intelligence and Risk Mitigation:
Monitor global and local threat landscapes to provide actionable intelligence to relevant teams.
Conduct regular risk assessments and threat analyses to identify vulnerabilities and recommend mitigation strategies.
Collaborate with external agencies and vendors to incorporate the latest tools and practices into ISOC operations.
Incident Response and Crisis Management:
Lead the development and implementation of an incident response framework, ensuring rapid identification, escalation, and resolution of security events.
Coordinate with onground security teams and external stakeholders during crises to minimize impact.
Review and analyze incident reports to improve response strategies and prevent recurrence.
Technology Integration and Optimization:
Drive the adoption of advanced technologies, such as AI and machine learning, for predictive analytics in security monitoring.
Ensure the ISOC systems are regularly updated, maintained, and optimized for peak performance.
Collaborate with IT and technology teams to align ISOC capabilities with organizational objectives.
Stakeholder Coordination and Reporting:
Act as the central point of contact between ISOC operations, site security teams, and senior management.
Provide detailed reports on ISOC activities, including incident trends, key metrics, and improvement recommendations.
Facilitate regular reviews and feedback sessions with stakeholders to ensure alignment with business goals.
Team Training and Development:
Develop and implement training programs for ISOC personnel to enhance their technical and analytical capabilities.
Conduct regular skill assessments and provide mentoring to ensure the team remains updated on the latest industry practices.
Foster a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration within the ISOC team.
Key Stakeholders - Internal
Vertical Security Head
Site Security Leads
Facility Management Team
IT and Automation Teams
Corporate Risk Management
Key Stakeholders - External
Vendors and service providers (for security infrastructure and systems)
Local law enforcement and emergency services
Regulatory and compliance agencies
External auditors and consultants
Responsibilities
Roles and Responsibilities
Strategic Roles and Responsibilities
- Understand the strategic objectives of the business and site, and provides operational inputs to be incorporated into the strategy and roadmap
- Provide inputs for the design of the operating model and the SOPs, to ensure operations processes are incorporated appropriately
- Review the site operations and suggest process improvement initiatives in collaboration with the Process Centre of Excellence
- Oversee the end-to-end operations of the site, ensure adherence to the operating model and SOPs
- Provide guidance to the team on managing exceptions and report major exceptions to the Site Security Head
- Periodically submit performance reports to the Site Security Head as per the established performance review guidelines
- Assist in conducting security awareness programs across sites
- Conduct patrol of the premises using CCTV internally noting results in the daily occurrence log
- Oversee the Genetic system to continuously monitor data from CCTVs, sensors and other such automation equipment to deliver continuous surveillance
- Inspect to ensure that all critical alarms are working in a timely manner
- Assist in preventing unauthorised access/egress through Service Yards
Operations
Supervision and review
Patrolling & Surveillance
Man & Vehicle Access Control
- Continuously monitor the entry/exit points of the facility
- Oversee the Operations team of Access Control and ensure process adherence; Report deviations to Site head
- Oversee the issuing and deactivation of access cards for VIP visitors, first-time visitors, government officials via Kiosks, and other applicable systems
- Oversee the business traffic operations to ensure authorization checks of the trucks and other load carrying vehicles/ cargoes using tools including GPS tagging, RFID tagging
- Study the critical traffic blockages and suggest methods for improvement
- Oversee the operations of the Security officers to control traffic, ensuring adherence to established traffic rules
- Ensure gates are always manned and search/ inquiry is conducted as and when required
Business Traffic Management
Intelligence & Vigilance Management
- Identify source inside company premises and develop and maintain sources for financial crime intelligence & Information networking
- Develop and foster relationships with business units and functions to ensure awareness and to keep check on fraudulent practices.
- Develop and maintain sources in Union to get timely information related to union activity in organization or nearby area.
- Ensure proactive Intelligence Gathering to foil attempts/likelihoods of any crime or union activities.
- Maintain track register of gathered information.
- Act as the first responder to crises/ emergencies/ incidents as per plan; Manage exceptions
- Lead, or act as a team member of the QRT, as per guidelines
- Provide inputs to update the response plans basis key learnings from incidents
- Partner with the Site Security head to manage the operational interactions and performance assessment of the empanelled partners basis the guidelines; Cultivate strategic relationships with partners
- Partner with the Site Security Head and impart on the job training to the Site Team
- Foster an environment of learning, excellence, and innovation within the team
Crisis & Incident Management
Partner Selection & Engagement
People Management
Key Interactions
Internal
External
- Collaborate with Corporate Security and Site Security Head to formulate and continually validate the Site SOPs
- Interact with existing partners and consultants to reinforce working relationship, and strengthen collaboration
- Partner with other functions at the site level to drive effectiveness of Security Operations
- Interact with local people and develop source in nearby area for input.
Qualifications
Educational Qualification:
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Information Security, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or related fields.
Certification:
Professional certifications such as Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), or GIAC Security Operations Center (GSOC) certification are highly preferred.
Work Experience (Range of years):
Minimum 10–12 years of experience in security operations, with at least 5 years in managing or leading an Integrated Security Operations Center (ISOC).
Proven track record in real-time security monitoring, incident response, and threat intelligence.
Experience in leveraging advanced security technologies, including AI, machine learning, and automation tools, for monitoring and risk mitigation.
