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Chief Security Officer At Westfield Consulting

Westfield Consulting·Delta, nigeria·Full Time·Internship
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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.

Key skills

BA/BSc/HNDMBA/MSc/MA
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At a glance

Company

Westfield Consulting

Location

Delta, nigeria

Employment

Full Time

Work style

Internship

Experience

Valid until

Not specified

Created

July 30, 2026

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