Regional Security Coordinator (Pune, India)

We are currently looking to hire a Regional Security Coordinator to join our team embedded with our client in Pune, India! 

This is a full-time, on-site position based in Pune, India. Standard working days are Monday through Friday, though evening and weekend work may be necessary as job duties demand.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Regional Security Coordinator supports the Regional Security Manager in the day-to-day coordination of Global Security programs, standards, and initiatives across the assigned geographic region. The position serves as an operational extension of the Regional Security Manager, working with manufacturing locations and local management to implement Global Security requirements, identify security vulnerabilities, track corrective actions, and support consistent application of corporate security policies, procedures, and standards. This is a coordination and advisory role, primarily office-based, with regular travel to regional sites. Responsibilities include conducting site visits and security reviews, following up on identified deficiencies, coordinating with contracted security providers, and supporting incident management, investigations, travel security, crisis response, and the planning of executive visits and events. The position does not perform security guarding, close protection, or armed duties. The Regional Security Coordinator works under the direction of the Regional Security Manager and in close coordination with Global Security and the Global Security Operations Center (GSOC). The position is expected to understand the company's risk-driven security strategy and translate regional and global direction into practical execution at the site level. This is an embedded position within Concentric's Embedded Services program. The Regional Security Coordinator operates under the direction and priorities established by the client's Regional Security Manager and Global Security leadership, while Concentric serves as the employer and manages employment matters such as payroll, benefits, time off, and HR policies.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support the Regional Security Manager in implementing Global Security strategies, policies, procedures, standards, and programs throughout the assigned region.
• Under the direction of the Regional Security Manager, serve as the regional security point of contact for manufacturing locations and local management, coordinating day-to-day security support across the assigned geographic area.
• Conduct regular site visits to review security programs, identify vulnerabilities, and verify compliance with Global Security requirements.
• Support security assessments and assist with the development, implementation, tracking, and closure of corrective actions and mitigation plans.
• Track site compliance with Global Security standards, assessments, and corrective actions against established timelines, escalating unresolved or overdue deficiencies to the Regional Security Manager.
• Monitor implementation of security improvement initiatives and provide regular status updates to the Regional Security Manager.
• Identify emerging security issues, operational deficiencies, and recurring trends and escalate them to the Regional Security Manager.
• Support plants during security incidents by coordinating with the Regional Security Manager, GSOC, and appropriate internal stakeholders.
• Maintain effective working relationships with company leadership, Human Resources, EHS, Legal, IT, Supply Chain, Facilities, and other relevant functions.
• Support liaison with local law enforcement, emergency services, and other external security stakeholders as required.

Site Security Programs & Vendor Oversight

• Support the day-to-day coordination of site security programs across assigned facilities.
• Review access control systems and processes, CCTV, intrusion detection, perimeter protection, visitor management, key control, and related security systems and processes against Global Security standards.
• Advise plants on resolving security system, process, and compliance issues.
• Support the planning and implementation of security system upgrades, installations, and regional security projects in coordination with Facilities, IT, and approved vendors.
• Conduct follow-up reviews to confirm identified vulnerabilities and corrective actions have been addressed.
• Support the Regional Security Manager in monitoring contracted security providers, including staffing levels and compliance with service requirements.
• Review contracted security provider performance and escalate deficiencies to the Regional Security Manager.
• Support visitor management processes and ensure alignment with corporate standards.

Investigations

• Support regional investigations under the direction of the Regional Security Manager and Global Security Investigations, conducting or assisting with fact-finding, interviews, documentation review, CCTV and access-control record review, and related activities only as assigned or authorized. Does not independently initiate investigations.
• Support investigations involving theft, workplace violence, threats, security breaches, loss of company assets, and other security-related incidents.
• Coordinate with Human Resources, Legal, Compliance, and plant management as directed.
• Assist with local law enforcement coordination when required.
• Ensure investigative information and documentation are appropriately captured, handled in line with applicable data protection requirements, and escalated.

Travel Security & Intelligence

• Support the Regional Security Manager and GSOC in monitoring security developments that may affect employees, travelers, or company operations within the region.
• Review GSOC intelligence and advisories and help assess potential impacts to assigned locations.
• Provide local and regional information to the GSOC on incidents, disruptions, protests, severe weather, transportation issues, or other developments that may affect operations.
• Assist with travel security arrangements and risk mitigation planning for employees traveling within the region.
• Support planning and logistics for higher-risk travel and executive movements as directed by the Regional Security Manager.
• Maintain awareness of the regional security environment and promptly escalate significant developments.

Crisis Management & Incident Response

• Support the Regional Security Manager during security incidents, emergencies, and crisis events.
• Assist plants with implementing established emergency and crisis management procedures.
• Gather and verify information from affected locations and provide timely updates to the Regional Security Manager and GSOC.
• Support coordination between plant management, Global Security, emergency services, and other stakeholders during incidents.
• Assist with post-incident reviews and track assigned corrective actions and lessons learned.
• Participate in crisis management exercises, drills, and preparedness activities as required.

Executive Visit & Event Security Coordination

• Coordinate logistics and transportation, and liaise with licensed local security providers, law enforcement and other resources.
• Conduct advance reviews of sites, hotels, venues, and routes when required.
• Coordinate transportation, licensed local security providers, law enforcement, and other resources.
• Support planning and coordination of security mitigation measures developed by the Regional Security Manager and Global Security.
• Provide on-site coordination and serve as the local liaison during assigned visits and events. 

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum 5–7 years of corporate security experience, preferably within a multinational or global organization. 
• Excellent fluency in English, both written and verbal, with the ability to communicate effectively with global stakeholders, the GSOC, and executive leadership.
• Practical understanding of risk-based security management and physical security principles. 
• Hands-on experience with physical security systems, including CCTV, access control, intrusion detection, and visitor management. 
• Experience working with contract security providers and security officers. 
• Experience conducting or supporting security assessments, audits, and corrective-action programs. 
• Working knowledge of corporate investigations and incident management. 
• Ability to interact effectively with plant leadership, corporate functions, vendors, law enforcement, and employees at all organizational levels. 
• Strong organizational, communication, problem-solving, and reporting skills. 
• Ability to work independently while operating within the direction and governance of the Regional Security Manager and Global Security. 
• Ability and willingness to travel regularly throughout the assigned region.
• This position may require up to 20% travel.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Previous experience supporting security operations within a manufacturing or industrial environment is strongly preferred. 
• Additional regional language capabilities are an advantage. 
• Experience supporting travel security, executive protection, or VIP movements is preferred. 
• Proficiency in Hindi and/or Marathi is strongly preferred to support communication with plant personnel, local vendors, and authorities.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• The pay range for this position is 24-30 Lakh (₹24,00,000 - ₹30,00,000) per annum.
• Private Medical Insurance for Local Nationals, provided by ICICI Lombard, includes Inpatient, outpatient, maternity, wellness, dental, and vision.
• Life and AD&D Insurance Plans Provided by MSH International
• Free access to our Risk Intelligence Dashboard and GEAR App. Providing 24/7 access to trusted risk intelligence and remote support, helping you stay informed, prepared, and protected wherever you operate.