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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: Nigeria
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.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Job Title: Technical Security Lead

Job Requisition ID: R210396
Location: Nigeria
Employment Type: Full-Time
Job Family Group: Health, Safety, Security, and Environment
Worker Type: Regular
Business Unit: Upstream
Experience Level: Experienced Professionals

What’s the Role

• As a Technical Security Lead, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and overseeing the security technology required to protect the SCiN’s physical assets and infrastructure.
• You will ensure that security technologies, processes, and architecture align with Group standards and regulatory requirements. You must be able to clearly articulate how security technology mitigates specific risks and adds wider business value.

What You’ll Be Doing
You will own responsibility for the planning and cost of the security technology associated of the SCiN Security Function. You will have a solid-line reporting relationship to the Project Security Manager and a strong working relationship with the Team Leads across the Company.

• Corporate Security / Centre: Alignment with Group Security Standard (GSS).
• Key Impact: SCiN Security Function credibility and accountability with Business
• Lead all security technology matters, provide subject matter expertise and guidance to internal stakeholders, and maintain awareness of the external security market, including benchmarking and identifying value-adding technologies and partners.
• Develop, maintain, and drive the SCiN Security Technology Roadmap, covering prioritization, innovation, and delivery of initiatives from ideation through piloting, onboarding, and company-wide rollout.
• Collaborate with SCiN IDT, Real Estate, Projects, telecoms, and other disciplines to design, implement, and assure technical security solutions across all sites, including review of engineering and architectural deliverables.
• Establish, maintain, and refine group technical specifications, standards, tools, processes, and policies (including access control), ensuring alignment with design and delivery requirements.
• Conduct strategic reviews for high priority/high-risk assets, develop improvement strategies and business cases, and provide SME support through implementation.
• Ensure all High-Level Security Designs (HLSDs) are fit-for-purpose and compliant; create HLSDs when needed to meet security risk mitigation demands.
• Provide technical leadership and operational oversight, including acting as functional lead for Genetec system delivery, leading access control operations, and supporting SCiN Security Leadership on enterprise project delivery.
• Build capability and deliver value by mentoring and training security staff, collaborating with contractors and industry partners for innovative solutions, and driving cost savings through quotation reviews, value engineering, and contract support.

What You Bring 

• Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized institution required; postgraduate qualification in a relevant field is an advantage.
• At least 5 years of relevant experience, including a minimum of 2 years working with security technology/equipment in top-tier Technology and Consulting firms.
• Professional industrial security certification (e.g., PSP from ASIS or equivalent) is an advantage.
• Certification in the use of Genetec Interfaces
• Good understanding of Exploration & Production (E&P) business, value drivers, and the Nigerian operating environment.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to lead integrated teams, delegate effectively, coach team capability, and drive performance, innovation, and new ways of working.
• Strategic thinker able to advise senior management on threats and mitigation; confident to coordinate and challenge stakeholders on security integration in business proposals.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, presentation, facilitation, and communication (written and oral) skills; able to work under pressure in multicultural, cross-functional teams with flexibility and accountability.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to set out logical arguments clearly and adapt language, form, and message to meet the needs of different people/ audiences.
• Ability to intervene in security-related incidents and uphold security procedures without compromise.
• The use of collaborative tools, including SharePoint, PowerPoint, and Excel, is an advantage; HSSE awareness/knowledge required; ability to manage costs and drive cost reduction.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online