Head of Security Technology & Surveillance Systems – Lagos, Nigeria

About Wigmore Trading

Wigmore Trading is a fast-growing company operating across multiple sectors including infrastructure, logistics, commodities, and technology services across Africa.

As part of our expansion strategy, Wigmore Trading is launching a security technology and surveillance solutions platform focused on helping businesses, institutions, and communities improve safety through modern monitoring technologies.

The initiative will deploy CCTV surveillance systems, access control solutions, drones, and IoT security sensors to support crime prevention, asset protection, and remote monitoring services.

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Role Summary

The Head of Security Technology & Surveillance Systems will lead the development and growth of Wigmore Trading’s security hardware and monitoring platform.

The role focuses on designing and deploying integrated security systems including cameras, sensors, access control infrastructure, and drone monitoring solutions.

This position requires a professional with strong experience in security technology systems, surveillance infrastructure, or physical security operations.

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Key Responsibilities

Business & Strategy Development

• Develop the strategy for Wigmore Trading’s security technology and surveillance solutions platform.

• Identify opportunities to deploy CCTV systems, IoT security sensors, drone monitoring, and access control infrastructure.

• Build scalable models for hardware sales, monitoring subscriptions, and managed security services.

Security Infrastructure Deployment

• Lead deployment of surveillance cameras, alarm systems, and access control infrastructure.

• Implement remote monitoring solutions for commercial facilities, estates, farms, and industrial sites.

• Integrate security systems with cloud-based monitoring and analytics platforms.

Drone & Advanced Monitoring Solutions

• Develop drone-based surveillance programs for large facilities, industrial sites, and agricultural estates.

• Implement smart security systems using AI analytics, motion detection, and automated alerts.

Partnerships & Market Expansion

• Build partnerships with businesses, property developers, campuses, and government institutions.

• Work with insurance companies and corporate clients to provide risk-reduction security systems.

• Expand adoption across urban estates, commercial zones, and industrial facilities.

Operations & Platform Management

• Build and manage teams across installation, monitoring operations, and technical support.

• Implement monitoring systems that provide real-time security alerts and incident response support.

• Ensure reliable infrastructure performance and ongoing maintenance services.

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Requirements

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Security Management, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.

Experience

• 7–10 years of experience in security technology systems, surveillance infrastructure, or security operations.

• Experience deploying CCTV systems, security sensors, or monitoring platforms.

• Experience working with security service providers, infrastructure companies, or corporate security teams.

Skills

• Strong understanding of surveillance systems and security technology platforms.

• Experience managing security installations and monitoring services.

• Strong leadership and operational management capability.

• Ability to build partnerships with businesses, institutions, and government agencies.

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Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with security technology vendors, surveillance system integrators, or security service companies.

• Familiarity with access control systems and remote monitoring platforms.

• Experience launching scalable security technology platforms.

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Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance incentives.

• Opportunity to build and lead a security technology platform.

• Career growth within a fast-growing and diversified company.

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How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit their CV and cover letter to:

jobs@wigmoretrading.com

Please include “Head of Security Technology & Surveillance Systems – Lagos” in the subject line.