Overview

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.

Job Position: Security Operation Center (SOC) Manager

Job Location: Lagos

Job Description

  • To manage security risks across SCiN activities including land, riverine and offshore movements by maintaining situational awareness and a common operating picture through establishing and managing the Lagos Security Operation Center (primary SOC), all other SOCs and Security Control Rooms (SCR).
  • Provide leadership and coordination/supervision across SOC personnel. Establish, develop, and manage multiple industry-standard SOCs utilizing advanced technology including vehicle/vessel tracking, communications, etc. Integrate other supporting teams/personnel providing a cross-functional/business approach.
  • Develop and write plans and standard operating procedures to manage security risks and emergencies.

What’s the Role?

  • The position is expected to directly manage 3 supervisors and up to 50 contractor personnel directly or indirectly supporting SOC activities.
  • Synergy is required between SOCs and security escorts and therefore this position will strongly interact with Security Logistics on operational matters and serve as a point of escalation where required.

Job Responsibilities

  • Manage and supervise all SCIN SOC and SCR personnel.
  • Identify SOC & SCR personnel competency gaps and implement a training closure plan as required.
  • Fully integrate Intelligence reporting into SOC processes to ensure direct line of sight is provided and how it impacts daily SCiN activities.
  • Identify, procure and implement cutting-edge technology (Tetra, IVMS, etc) and supporting procedures to track both vehicles and vessels on land, rivers and offshore.
  • Drive the procurement and installation of hardware, software, and procedures to maintain voice communications between SOCs and mobile assets (land, riverine and offshore)
  • Help build and strengthen relationships with GSA escort providers and SPY supporting SCiN operations.
  • Maintain relationships between STASCO, Marine and land logistics personnel ensuring SOCs maintain a complete holistic picture of SCiN and Shell Group activities.
  • Oversee correct implementation of SOL procedures ensuring rigorous processes are followed to manage security risks and remain effective.
  • Maintaining and updating Escort Procedures and induction programmes ensuring safe, secure operations which comply with Shell Group VPSHRs and SOC SOPS.
  • Investigating all security incidents involving land and marine movement ensuring gaps are identified and closed and lessons learnt captured and cascaded.
  • Integrate the daily logistics task planning of land and marine teams as part of the common operating picture.

Job Requirements
What do we need from you?

  • At least, a Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized institution.
  • Postgraduate qualifications in relevant fields will be an advantage.
  • At least 5 years of service in a similar role or a highly talented individual with multiple skills and easily adaptable
  • Professional industrial security certification (PSP and/or CPP from ASIS or equivalent body) is an advantage.
  • Good  knowledge of the security situation in the country, especially Lagos State and Southwest Nigeria, the Niger Delta region and the Gulf of Guinea
  • Ideally, prior Security Operation Centre experience
  • Strong program management, analytics, planning, communication and writing skills. Ability to work across teams and collaborate with others to deliver results.
  • Demonstrable leadership skills and experience in leading and managing teams.
  • Ability to manage and drive cost reduction: drive creativity and innovation.
  • Good computing skills and experience with managing data, creating, and managing simple databases and general use of spreadsheets for activity planning.
  • Experience with SharePoint and use of Excel may be an advantage.

How to Apply
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