Head of Physical & Critical National Infrastructure Security

Hitachi

. Own and govern global Physical Security and CNI Security regulations, standards, processes and training frameworks .

Posted 5/20/2026full-timeBengaluru • 🇮🇳 IndiaLeadWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

C++Cyber SecurityServiceNow

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own and govern global Physical Security and CNI Security regulations, standards, processes and training frameworks
Ensure consistent implementation and compliance across all regions, countries and business units
Maintain alignment with applicable regulatory, contractual and customer CNI security requirements
Lead assurance activities, ISO audits, maturity assessments and continuous‑improvement initiatives
Drive the simplification and global standardization of physical security and CNI processes
Reduce duplication and regional variation by establishing a single, coherent program framework
Enable Security Managers and regional teams to focus on risk‑based decision‑making by removing unnecessary administrative burden
Lead the automation of security workflows, reporting and compliance activities
Ensure optimal use of enterprise platforms including Everbridge, ServiceNow, Microsoft (SharePoint & Power BI) and GSOC technologies
Improve data quality, visibility and analytics to support informed, executive‑level decision‑making
Integrate physical security and CNI requirements into GSOC operating models and procedures
Define clear escalation, monitoring and response pathways for physical and CNI‑related incidents
Strengthen coordination and information flow between sites, regional security teams and the GSOC
Act as the global subject matter expert for Physical Security and CNI
Provide pragmatic, proportionate and risk‑based security advice to business units, projects and functions
Develop targeted training, awareness and guidance materials for relevant audiences
Engage cross‑functionally with Real Estate, HSE, legal, Cyber Security and Business stakeholders

Requirements

What you’ll need

Qualification into Bachelor degree in relevant subject (minimum)
Must have 10 years of experience in the relevant field
Extensive, demonstrated experience managing security operations in a global environment
Senior leadership experience in physical security and/or CNI security
Strong understanding of regulatory, legal and contractual CNI security requirements
Proven experience in security governance, programming transformation and process automation
Practical experience leveraging enterprise platforms and security technologies
Experience working with or integrating GSOC / command-center operating models
Demonstrated track record of leading complex, multi-regional transformation initiatives
Working knowledge of international frameworks and associations such as ICoCA and the Voluntary Principles on Security and Human Rights
Professional Security qualifications such as ASIS CPP, PSP preferred
Willingness and ability to travel internationally (approximately 20%)
Proficiency in both spoken & written English language is required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Retirement plans
Paid time off

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Hard Skills & Tools

security operations managementsecurity governanceprocess automationdata analyticsrisk-based decision-makingISO auditsmaturity assessmentsprogram transformationCNI security complianceincident response

Soft Skills

leadershipcross-functional engagementcommunicationtraining developmentstrategic thinkingproblem-solvingcoordinationadvisory skillsorganizational skillsdecision-making

Certifications

ASIS CPPPSP