Ashok Samal

About Ashok Samal

Certified Security & Risk Management Professional with 19+ years of experience across Corporate, Industrial, Port Facilities, LNG Regasification Plants, IT environments, Facility Management, and High-Rise Buildings. Experienced in leading large security teams, managing Control & Command Centre operations, and implementing strategic security frameworks in high-risk environments. Skilled in risk assessment, emergency & crisis management, SOP development, security automation, and regulatory compliance. Focused on strengthening organizational resilience, improving security operations, and fostering a strong culture of safety and vigilance.

Experience

1. Assistant Security Manager (Operations Lead)

   EFS Facilities Services Group (EFS)

   Jul 2025 — Present · Hyderabad, IN

   Heading the Security Operations Cluster, overseeing strategic security planning, risk management, regulatory compliance, and governance of security operations across multiple locations.Lead multi-location security operations to ensure safe, compliant, and uninterrupted business activities.Develop and implement security policies, SOPs, and governance frameworks to strengthen the organizational security posture.Direct crisis and incident management, investigations, and emergency response coordination to mitigate operational risks.Conduct security audits, risk assessments, and compliance reviews to identify gaps and implement corrective actions.Optimize manpower deployment, duty rosters, and resource allocation to improve productivity and cost efficiency.Monitor vendor SLAs, KPIs, and performance metrics to ensure service delivery compliance and operational excellence.Drive automation and digital security reporting initiatives to enhance visibility, efficiency, and governance.Plan and execute NBC-compliant mock drills, emergency preparedness programs, and security training initiatives.Manage VIP security planning, event security operations, and high-risk movement protocols.Engage with senior leadership, clients, law enforcement agencies, and government authorities for strategic coordination and compliance.Deliver operational dashboards, risk reports, and strategic insights to leadership for informed decision-making.Implement cost-control measures, budget optimization, and vendor management strategies to improve financial efficiency.Directly manage 300+ security personnel and indirectly oversee 600+ manpower across the organization’s security portfolio.Lead, mentor, and develop multi-site security teams to build a high-performance security culture.Strengthen security resilience, governance standards, and measurable performance outcomes across the cluster.

Education

• Green World Group

  Advanced Diploma in Occupational Health, Safety, Environment & Risk Management, OHSERM

• CSC Education & Training Academy

  PGDCA, Computer Application

• Swami Vivekanand Subharti University (SVSU), Meerut

  Bachelor of Arts - BA

• Orion School of Security & Intelligence Management (OSSIM)

  Certified Security Profesional, Security Management