Chief Security Officer at Westfield Consulting

Job Summary

• The Chief Security Officer (CSO) must safeguard operations across petroleum, waste management, haulage, marine services, and environmental consultancy by leading enterprise-wide physical, cyber, and regulatory security strategies.
• The role demands strong coordination with government agencies, host communities, and internal teams to ensure uninterrupted, safe business operations.

Key Responsibilities
Security Strategy & Governance:

• Develop and implement enterprise-wide security policies aligned with ISO 27001 and ISO 22301.
• Define KPIs, risk appetite, and reporting cadence for executive management.
• Manage annual security budgets and allocate resources effectively.

Physical & Perimeter Security:

• Oversee security at plants, depots, offices, and marine facilities.
• Ensure access control, CCTV, alarm systems, and guard services.
• Conduct audits, risk assessments, and vulnerability tests.

Intelligence & Incident Management:

• Establish intelligence gathering on host communities, political, and criminal risks.
• Lead crisis management, incident response, and business continuity protocols.
• Investigate theft, fraud, sabotage, and workplace violence.

Cybersecurity Oversight:

• Partner with IT/CTO to enforce cybersecurity policies and data protection.
• Oversee penetration testing, awareness training, and cyber incident response.
• Ensure compliance with Nigeria Data Protection Regulation (NDPR).

Regulatory & Community Compliance:

• Liaise with Police, DSS, NSCDC, and military units.
• Ensure compliance with Nigerian security laws and host community agreements.
• Advise corporate affairs on community engagement security aspects.

Logistics & Fleet Security:

• Design convoy management and route risk analysis for petroleum product haulage.
• Monitor tracking systems to prevent hijacking, pilferage, and disruptions.

Key Requirements

• Degree in Security Management, Criminology, Law Enforcement, Engineering, or related field. Master’s/MBA is an advantage.
• 12 - 15 years experience in corporate security, military, police, or intelligence, with at least 5 years in leadership.
• Industry knowledge in Oil & Gas, logistics, marine, and critical infrastructure security in Nigeria.
• Strong knowledge of physical security systems, investigations, risk management, and regulatory compliance.