Chief Security Officer at Westfield Consulting

Westfield Consulting is a management consultancy firm, specialized in Increasing Your Business Performance. It is our mission to help our clients make the right decisions & improve their organizational performance. As a partner to our clients, we work as integrated members of the team and strive to provide valuable deliverables that meet their goals.

Our clients range from large to small companies and organizations including some of the most recognizable brands. They come to Westfield seeking expert advice and personalized service on a variety of business process related problems and always leave satisfied.

Our team is comprised of a well-respected group of talented, experienced and likable consultants that can help you achieve your business goals.

With over 10 years of experience in Project Management, financial services and ICT marketing, Westfield brings the expertise you need from a consultancy outfit to help with your projects.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.