HI Project Security Lead Lagos

📌 OPPORTUNITY OVERVIEW Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC) is actively recruiting for a HI Project Security Lead position in Lagos. This is an excellent opportunity for professionals in the Security / Intelligence sector looking to advance their careers in Nigeria's dynamic job market.

🎯 IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILE We are seeking talented individuals with the following profile: • Experience Level: 4 years • Educational Background: Bachelor or equivalent • Industry Focus: Security / Intelligence • Location Preference: in Lagos

💼 WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS IN NIGERIA The HI Project Security Lead position is an important role within Nigeria's Security / Intelligence sector, offering meaningful career development and professional growth opportunities.

📈 CAREER DEVELOPMENT INSIGHTS This role in Security / Intelligence offers valuable career progression opportunities aligned with your experience level and professional aspirations in Nigeria.

📋 APPLICATION GUIDANCE When applying for this HI Project Security Lead position, ensure your CV highlights: • Relevant experience matching the 4 years requirement • Educational qualifications in line with Bachelor • Specific achievements in the Security / Intelligence field • Any certifications or specialized training • Proficiency in relevant software and tools

🌍 NIGERIA JOB MARKET CONTEXT The Security / Intelligence sector in Nigeria continues to show strong demand for skilled professionals. With Nigeria's growing economy and increasing foreign investment, this position represents a valuable opportunity in the current job market.

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Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC) is the pioneer and leader of the petroleum industry in Nigeria. We invest heavily in our employees, which is reflected in our industry-leading development programme and our commitment to see our employees’ ideas travel and come to fruition. We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: HI Project Security Lead

Job Requisition ID: R210395

Location: Lagos

Employment Type: Full-Time

Job Family Group: Health, Safety, Security, and Environment

Worker Type: egular

Business Unit: Upstream

Experience Level: Experienced Professionals What’s the Role 

As Project Security Lead, you will provide direct support to the HI project security risk management and functional support for HI project following the Opportunity Realization Standards (ORS). You will work closely with the Project Security Manager, 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. You will contribute robustly to the maturation and development of the HI project 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

What You’ll Be Doing 

You will be responsible for the planning and cost of the security architecture associated with the project execute phase. You will have solid-line reporting relationship to the Project Security Manager but have a dotted-line reporting to the Project Manager, and a strong working relationship with the project Leads.

Lead and coordinate the identification, assessment, and development of security risk mitigation plans aligned with project objectives, schedule, cost controls, and overall risk management framework. Provide structured security input into cross-discipline integration workshops, project reviews, and ensure integration of security requirements into engineering, logistics, execution, and operational plans. Support delivery of all required security outputs in line with ORS Decision Gates (DG1–DG5), and ensure smooth documentation and handover from pre-DG3 to execution teams. Evaluate and implement security technologies and best practices to enhance project security posture, resilience, and lifecycle cost efficiency, while ensuring compliance with Group Security Standards and SEAM Framework. Actively participate in pre-DG4 project cadence meetings and support project package leads in managing risks to ALARP, including oversight and assurance of contractor and company security plans. Monitor effectiveness of physical security measures at project sites (deter, deny, detect, delay, respond) and maintain a common operating picture through engagement with the Security Operations Centre and SCiN operations. Coordinate closely with Security Coordinators, intelligence teams, contractors, and logistics teams to support daily intelligence sharing, integrated logistics planning, emergency response, project movements, and availability of GSAs and security vessels. Conduct LOD1 assurance, drive implementation of offshore security mitigations, lead drills, ensure VPSHR briefings and compliance, support pre-startup risk assessments, and deputize for the Project Security Manager as required.

What You Bring  

Minimum of Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized institution. Post graduate qualification in relevant fields will be an advantage. At least 4 years of relevant experience with minimum of 2 years in project delivery roles within top-tier consulting firms, or data-driven industry environments. Strength in project management, analytics, planning, communication and writing. Ability to work across teams and collaborate with others to deliver results. Professional certification in industrial security (PFSO, PSP and/or CPP from ASIS or equivalent body) will be an advantage. Knowledge of Exploration & Production (E&P) business, especially in the Niger Delta region and Gulf of Guinea. Exposure to energy, infrastructure, or regulated industries is beneficial. Good computing skills and experience with managing data, creating, and managing simple databases and general use of activity planning tools. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite (Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint) and experience leveraging digital collaboration and reporting tools to drive efficiency and transparency.

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