Technical Security Lead

What We Need From You

• Bachelor’s degree from a recognized institution required; postgraduate qualification in a relevant field is an advantage.
  

• At least 5 years of relevant experience, including a minimum of 2 years working with security technology/equipment in top-tier Technology and Consulting firms.
  

• Professional industrial security certification (e.g., PSP from ASIS or equivalent) is an advantage.
  

• Certification in the use of Genetec Interfaces
  

• Good understanding of Exploration & Production (E&P) business, value drivers, and the Nigerian operating environment.
  

• Strong leadership skills with the ability to lead integrated teams, delegate effectively, coach team capability, and drive performance, innovation, and new ways of working.
  

• Strategic thinker able to advise senior management on threats and mitigation; confident to coordinate and challenge stakeholders on security integration in business proposals.
  

• Excellent organizational, analytical, presentation, facilitation, and communication (written and oral) skills; able to work under pressure in multicultural, cross-functional teams with flexibility and accountability.
  

• Corporate Security / Centre: Alignment with Group Security Standard (GSS).
  

• Key Impact: SCiN Security Function credibility and accountability with Business
  

• Lead all security technology matters, provide subject matter expertise and guidance to internal stakeholders, and maintain awareness of the external security market, including benchmarking and identifying value-adding technologies and partners.
  

• Develop, maintain, and drive the SCiN Security Technology Roadmap, covering prioritization, innovation, and delivery of initiatives from ideation through piloting, onboarding, and company-wide rollout.
  

• Collaborate with SCiN IDT, Real Estate, Projects, telecoms, and other disciplines to design, implement, and assure technical security solutions across all sites, including review of engineering and architectural deliverables.
  

• Establish, maintain, and refine group technical specifications, standards, tools, processes, and policies (including access control), ensuring alignment with design and delivery requirements.
  

• Conduct strategic reviews for high priority/high-risk assets, develop improvement strategies and business cases, and provide SME support through implementation.
  

• Ensure all High-Level Security Designs (HLSDs) are fit-for-purpose and compliant; create HLSDs when needed to meet security risk mitigation demands.
  

• Provide technical leadership and operational oversight, including acting as functional lead for Genetec system delivery, leading access control operations, and supporting SCiN Security Leadership on enterprise project delivery.
  

• Build capability and deliver value by mentoring and training security staff, collaborating with contractors and industry partners for innovative solutions, and driving cost savings through quotation reviews, value engineering, and contract support.