Technical Security Lead at Shell Nigeria. Shell is a global energy company with a long history in Nigeria’s oil and gas industry. Shell has been active in Nigeria since 1937 and continues to operate in deepwater oil and gas, gas and LNG-related businesses.
Job Title: Technical Security Lead
Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Requisition ID: R210396
Job Family: Health, Safety, Security, and Environment
Business Unit: Upstream
Experience Level: Experienced Professionals
Posting Start Date: September 3, 2026
About the Role
The Technical Security Lead will design, implement, and oversee security technology for Shell Companies in Nigeria (SCiN), ensuring that security technologies, processes, and architecture meet Shell standards and regulatory requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead security technology matters and provide technical guidance to stakeholders.
- Develop and manage the SCiN Security Technology Roadmap.
- Design and implement technical security solutions across company sites.
- Develop and maintain security technology standards, specifications, tools, processes, and policies.
- Review high-risk assets and develop security improvement strategies and business cases.
- Develop and review High-Level Security Designs (HLSDs).
- Provide technical leadership for Genetec systems and access control operations.
- Mentor security staff and work with contractors and industry partners.
- Support cost management, value engineering, and cost-reduction initiatives.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree from a recognised institution.
- Postgraduate qualification in a relevant field is an advantage.
- At least 5 years of relevant experience, including 2 years working with security technology/equipment.
- Experience in top-tier technology or consulting firms is an advantage.
- Professional security certification such as PSP from ASIS is an advantage.
- Certification in the use of Genetec interfaces.
- Good understanding of the Exploration & Production (E&P) business and Nigerian operating environment.
- Strong leadership, analytical, organisational, presentation, and communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively in multicultural and cross-functional teams.
- Knowledge of SharePoint, PowerPoint, and Excel is an advantage.
- HSSE awareness and the ability to manage costs are required.
What Shell Offers
Shell offers opportunities for professional development, training, flexible working, competitive remuneration, performance-related salary increases, parental leave, and diverse career opportunities in national and international teams.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should apply online through the Shell Careers portal.
Application Closing Date
Not Specified.