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What’s The Role

As a Project Security Lead, you will provide direct support to the Bonga-North project security risk management and functional support for Bonga North and Deepwater project activities following the Opportunity Realization Standards (ORS). Working closely with the Project Security Manager, the Security Lead shall continually monitor the threat, assess the resulting risks, and design appropriate mitigations that will ensure the project has a cost-effective, fit for purpose security solution to ensure security risks are managed to ALARP, and all stakeholders are aware of the risks faced by the project. This role contributes robustly to the maturation and development of the company’s opportunity and growth projects including but not limited to support for:

• Security deliverables and documentation through DG1 - DG 5
• Pre-FEED and FEED activities.
• Development and review of security plans
• Security risk management in project execution
• Implementation of security assurance plans

You will work closely with Security Leads/Advisers/Coordinators of the corporate security team and Maritime Security team to continually monitor threat, determine the risk, and design appropriate mitigations that will ensure the project has a cost-effective, fit for purpose security solution which ensure that security risks are managed to ALARP, while keeping all stakeholders aware of the risks faced by the project.

What You’ll Be Doing

You will provide security supervision and project management support for growth projects throughout the opportunity maturation, execution, and handover phases, ensuring that security risks are systematically identified, integrated with other project risks, and reduced to As Low As Reasonably Practicable (ALARP) in line with corporate and industry standards. You will contribute directly to project decision‑making, assurance, cross‑functional coordination, and delivery readiness. This shall include but not limited to the following:

• Lead and coordinate the identification, assessment, and development of security risk mitigation plans within the project risk management framework, ensuring alignment with project objectives, schedule, cost, and proactive risk management to ALARP through participation in pre‑DG4 cadence meetings and support to package leads.
• Provide structured security input into cross‑discipline integration workshops, project reviews, and planning activities to ensure security requirements are embedded across engineering, logistics, execution, and operations, including participation in daily integrated logistics planning for project movements.
• Support the delivery of all security requirements and documentation across ORS Decision Gates (DG1–DG5), including seamless transfer of deliverables from pre‑DG3 to execution stage and contribution to pre‑startup/handover security risk assessments.
• Ensure compliance with Group Security Standards and SEAM Framework while evaluating and applying security technologies and industry best practices to strengthen security posture, enhance resilience, and optimize lifecycle costs.
• Provide direct oversight and assurance of the effectiveness of company and contractor security plans, including conducting Security LOD1 assurance on all project activities and movements and driving consistent implementation of mitigations in line with approved plans to manage risks to ALARP.
• Monitor and maintain effectiveness of physical security measures at the project site (to deter, deny, detect, delay, and respond), while engaging daily with Security Coordinators and Intelligence teams to gather/share threat intelligence and interfacing with Bonga FPSO and Security Operations Centre to maintain a common operating picture across SCiN operations.
• Collaborate closely with contractor security teams and Project Site Security Coordinators to ensure availability and adequacy of GSAs and fit‑for‑purpose security vessels, coordinate emergency responses, conduct regular security drills, and ensure implementation of lessons learned and recommendations.
• Support governance and operational readiness by delivering VPSHR briefings to GSAs and reporting violations, while deputizing for the Project Security Manager on Bonga North Project activities as required.

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree from a recognized institution preferred; a postgraduate qualification in a relevant field and professional industrial security certifications (e.g., PFSO, PSP, CPP from ASIS or equivalent) are considered an advantage.
• At least 4 years of relevant experience, including a minimum of 2 years in project delivery roles within top-tier consulting firms or data-driven industry environments.
• Strong capabilities in project management, analytics, planning, communication, and writing, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams to deliver results.
• Knowledge of Exploration & Production (E&P) business, particularly in the Niger Delta and Gulf of Guinea, with exposure to energy, infrastructure, or regulated industries being beneficial.
• Understanding of security and geopolitical dynamics across the Niger Delta region of Nigeria and the Gulf of Guinea.
• Proficiency in computing, including managing data, creating and maintaining simple databases, using activity planning tools, and working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint) and digital collaboration/reporting tools.
• Experience managing security logistics escorts for onshore and offshore activities, with flexibility for travel and remote working as required.
• Flexibility to combine pre‑DG3 roles while supporting project security execution as needed.

What We Offer

You bring your skills and experience to Shell and in return you work with talented, committed people on one of the most important challenges facing our planet. You’ll have the opportunity to develop the skills you need to grow in an environment where we value honesty, integrity, and respect for one another. You’ll be able to balance your priorities as you become the best version of yourself.

• Progress as a person as we work on the energy transition together
• Continuously grow the transferable skills you need to get ahead
• Work at the forefront of technology, trends, and practices
• Collaborate with experienced colleagues with unique expertise
• Achieve your balance in a values-led culture that encourages you to be the best version of yourself
• Benefit from flexible working hours, and the possibility of remote/mobile working
• Perform at your best with a competitive starting salary and annual performance related salary increase – our pay and benefits packages are considered to be among the best in the world
• Take advantage of paid parental leave, including for non-birthing parents
• Grow as you progress through diverse career opportunities in national and international teams
• Gain access to a wide range of training and development programmes

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What’s the role 

• As a Technical Security Lead, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and overseeing the security technology required to protect the SCiN’s physical assets and infrastructure. You will ensure that security technologies, processes, and architecture align with Group standards and regulatory requirements. You must be able to clearly articulate how security technology mitigates specific risks and adds wider business value.

What you’ll be doing 

• You will own the responsible of the planning and cost of the security technology associated of the SCiN Security Function. You will have solid-line reporting relationship to the Project Security Manager and a strong working relationship with the Team Leads across the Company.
• 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. 

What you bring  

• 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.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to set out logical arguments clearly and adapt language, form, and message to meet the needs of different people/ audiences.
• Ability to intervene in security-related incidents and uphold security procedures without compromise.
• The use of collaborative tools including SharePoint, PowerPoint, and Excel is an advantage; HSSE awareness/knowledge required; ability to manage costs and drive cost reduction.