Chief Information Security Officer

Job Code: Chief Information Security Officer

Qualification (Educational): Graduate / Post Graduate Engineering in Computer Science from premier engineering institutes of global ranking.

Location City: Chennai

Location Country: India

Years of Experience: 18+

Skill Sets Required:

• Proven experience of 12- 18 years in cybersecurity.
• Strong knowledge of cybersecurity strategies, policies, and procedures.
• Expertise in conducting security and risk assessments.
• Proficient in designing and implementing robust security architectures.
• Demonstrated leadership in incident response and resolution.
• In-depth understanding of security audits and compliance, including ISO standards.
• Continuous learning mindset to stay updated on the latest cybersecurity trends and technologies.
• Excellent collaboration skills to work with cross-functional teams.
• Strong communication skills to articulate complex cybersecurity concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• In-depth knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks, standards, and best practices.
• Strong understanding of network security, encryption, identity and access management, and endpoint protection.
• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or CISA is desirable.
• Flair for translating Information Security requirements into IT security controls and measures.
• Project management skills and an ability to translate business requirements into technical IT security deliverables.

Roles & Responsibilities:

Job Purpose:

We are looking for an experienced and visionary Senior Cybersecurity Professional to join our
organization. In this individual contributor role, you will be responsible for developing and
implementing effective cybersecurity strategies, policies, and procedures to safeguard our
organization's information assets.

Key Responsibilities:

Cybersecurity Strategy and Policy Development:

• Develop and implement effective cybersecurity strategies, policies, and procedures.
• Ensure alignment with industry best practices and compliance with relevant standards.

Security and Risk Assessments:

• Conduct regular security and risk assessments to identify vulnerabilities.
• Develop and implement mitigation plans to address identified risks.

Security Architecture Design:

• Design and implement robust security architectures for the protection of sensitive data and systems.
• Collaborate with IMG/CIS teams to ensure the implementation of security best practices.

Incident Response Leadership:

• Lead incident response activities and coordinate with relevant teams for timely resolution of
• security incidents.
• Customer Interaction:
• Respond to customer RFP/RFI queries related to cybersecurity, ensuring accurate and
• comprehensive information is provided.

Security Audits and Compliance:

• Lead security audits, including ISO audits and customer-specific audits.
• Ensure compliance with relevant standards and address any identified gaps.
• Continuous Learning and Innovation:
• Stay abreast of the latest cybersecurity trends, threats, and technologies.
• Proactively address emerging risks through continuous learning and innovation.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate security best practices into development and operational processes.

Corporate Governance:

• Collaborate with relevant teams on cybersecurity risks and mitigation plans for the Risk Management Committee.