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Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)

WhatJobs Direct·Posted 1 month ago

Location

All India, Dehradun

Experience

10–14 years

Required Skills

Information SecurityRisk ManagementData PrivacyComplianceSecurity OperationsSecurity AuditsLeadershipStrategic ThinkingCommunication SkillsCybersecurityIncident ResponseSecurity Awareness TrainingSecurity StrategyVulnerability AssessmentsSecurity PoliciesSecurity ProceduresRegulatory Knowledge

About the Role

As a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at our client, a financial services institution in Dehradun, Uttarakhand, IN, your role involves safeguarding digital assets and ensuring robust information security across the organization. You will be responsible for developing, implementing, and managing a comprehensive information security program that aligns with business objectives and regulatory requirements. Your key responsibilities will include:

  • • Defining the organization's security strategy

  • • Leading the security operations team

  • • Conducting security audits and vulnerability assessments

  • • Managing the cybersecurity budget

  • • Developing and enforcing security policies and procedures

  • • Representing the organization on security matters to regulators and external stakeholders

  • • Fostering a security-conscious culture throughout the company
  • To excel in this role, you are required to possess a Master's degree in Information Security, Computer Science, or a related field, along with at least 10-12 years of progressive experience in information security, with a significant portion in leadership roles such as CISO or Head of Security. Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or CRISC are highly desirable. Exceptional leadership, strategic thinking, and communication skills are essential for this critical and impactful opportunity to lead cybersecurity initiatives for a growing organization and protect its valuable information assets. As a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at our client, a financial services institution in Dehradun, Uttarakhand, IN, your role involves safeguarding digital assets and ensuring robust information security across the organization. You will be responsible for developing, implementing, and managing a comprehensive information security program that aligns with business objectives and regulatory requirements. Your key responsibilities will include:

  • • Defining the organization's security strategy

  • • Leading the security operations team

  • • Conducting security audits and vulnerability assessments

  • • Managing the cybersecurity budget

  • • Developing and enforcing security policies and procedures

  • • Representing the organization on security matters to regulators and external stakeholders

  • • Fostering a security-conscious culture throughout the company
  • To excel in this role, you are required to possess a Master's degree in Information Security, Computer Science, or a related field, along with at least 10-12 years of progressive experience in information security, with a significant portion in leadership roles such as CISO or Head of Security. Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or CRISC are highly desirable. Exceptional leadership, strategic thinking, and communication skills are essential for this critical and impactful opportunity to lead cybersecurity initiatives for a growing organization and protect its valuable information assets.

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