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Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)

IndBank Global Support Services Limited·Posted 5 days ago

Location

All India, Chennai

Experience

3–7 years

Required Skills

Network SecurityEndpoint SecurityIAMCloud SecurityFirewallsEmail Security solutionsAV EDR toolsManageEngine Endpoint CentralMicrosoft Entra ID Azure Admin

About the Role

As the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) for the Bank, your role is crucial in establishing, managing, and enhancing the Information Security and Cyber Security posture. You will be responsible for various aspects including security governance, risk management, regulatory compliance, incident response, SOC oversight, and board-level reporting. Your strong technical capabilities will be essential in interacting with regulators, internal committees, senior management, and the parent bank.

Key Responsibilities: - Cybersecurity Risk Management - Identify, evaluate, and report cybersecurity vulnerabilities and risks. - Ensure timely mitigation and risk treatment planning. - Present emerging cyber threats and residual risks to senior management and the Board.

• Information Security Governance - Own and manage Information Security Policies, Procedures, Standards, SOPs, and Guidelines.

- Ensure organization-wide policy awareness and compliance.
• Security Technology Management (Hands-on) - Manage various security technologies including Email Security, Firewall & Network Security, Endpoint Security, and Microsoft Security Stack.

- Evaluate, implement, and configure new security tools.
• Identity & Access Management - Implement role-based access control, privileged access reviews, and user lifecycle management.

• Audit & Compliance Management - Handle internal and external IT audits, coordinate audit responses, and manage audit observations.

• Incident Response & CSIRT Management - Coordinate and supervise Cyber Security Incident Response Teams, lead Information Security Incident Response Management.

• Stakeholder & Parent Bank Coordination - Act as the primary security point of contact for the Parent Bank and engage with various committees and boards.

• Policy, Strategy & Compliance - Create, maintain, and disseminate Information Security Policies, Standards, and Procedures.

• Continuous Improvement & Best Practices - Stay updated with global information security best practices and emerging cyber threats.
Requirements: - Educational Qualification: BE/ B Tech (CS or IT or related) - Technical Skills: Strong understanding and hands-on experience with Network Security, Endpoint Security, IAM, Cloud Security, and various security tools. - Governance & Compliance: Experience in BFSI regulatory environments, RBI / CERT-In / ISO 27001 controls, and audit handling. - Soft Skills: Strong documentation skills, effective communication with regulators and senior management, confidence in presentations, and high ownership.
Preferred Certifications: - CISA (Mandatory)
• Other related C level Certifications (good to have)

• ISO/IEC 27001 LA / LI / Implementation experience

• Strong understanding of RBI / CERT-In / sectoral cybersecurity guidelines As the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) for the Bank, your role is crucial in establishing, managing, and enhancing the Information Security and Cyber Security posture. You will be responsible for various aspects including security governance, risk management, regulatory compliance, incident response, SOC oversight, and board-level reporting. Your strong technical capabilities will be essential in interacting with regulators, internal committees, senior management, and the parent bank.
Key Responsibilities: - Cybersecurity Risk Management - Identify, evaluate, and report cybersecurity vulnerabilities and risks.
- Ensure timely mitigation and risk treatment planning.
- Present emerging cyber threats and residual risks to senior management and the Board.
• Information Security Governance - Own and manage Information Security Policies, Procedures, Standards, SOPs, and Guidelines.

- Ensure organization-wide policy awareness and compliance.
• Security Technology Management (Hands-on) - Manage various security technologies including Email Security, Firewall & Network Security, Endpoint Security, and Microsoft Security Stack.

- Evaluate, implement, and configure new security tools.
• Identity & Access Management - Implement role-based access control, privileged access reviews, and user lifecycle management.

• Audit & Compliance Management - Handle internal and external IT audits, coordinate audit responses, and manage audit observations.

• Incident Response & CSIRT Management - Coordinate and supervise Cyber Security Incident Response Teams, lead Information Security Incident Response Management.

• Stakeholder & Parent Bank Coordination - Act as the primary security point of contact for the Parent Bank and engage with various committees and boards.

• Policy, Strategy & Compliance - Create, maintain, and disseminate Information Security Policies, Standards, and Procedures.

• Continuous Improvement & Best Practices - Stay updated with global information security best practices and emerging cyber threats.

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