Head of Enterprise Cybersecurity Strategy

As the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at Tata Electronics Private Limited (TEPL), your primary responsibility will be to define and execute the enterprise-wide cybersecurity strategy. This includes ensuring the protection of IT, OT (Operational Technology), and AI-driven systems in a highly sensitive semiconductor manufacturing environment and electronics manufacturing. You will need to leverage your expertise in manufacturing/OT cybersecurity, Information Technology/IT security, AI cybersecurity, governance, and safety against AI-driven malware to align with global standards and meet customer expectations.

Key Responsibilities: - Strategic Leadership - Develop and implement a comprehensive cybersecurity strategy aligned with business objectives and regulatory requirements. - Establish a governance framework for AI safety, AI risk management, and ethical AI usage.
- Advise the executive leadership team on cyber risk posture and emerging threats.

• Cybersecurity & OT Security - Oversee security for IT and OT environments, including semiconductor fabrication systems, industrial control systems (ICS), and SCADA networks.

- Implement zero-trust architecture and advanced threat detection for manufacturing systems.
- Ensure supply chain security for critical semiconductor components.

• AI Risk & Governance - Lead initiatives to identify, assess, and mitigate AI-related risks, including AI-driven malware and adversarial attacks.

- Define AI governance policies to ensure compliance with global standards and ethical guidelines.
- Collaborate with R&D; teams to embed AI safety principles into product development.
- Assess and manage risks due to LLMs, cloud deployments, and overall AI solutions.

• Compliance & Risk Management - Ensure compliance with ISO 27001, IEC62443, ISO42001 AIMS, NIST, GDPR, and Indian cybersecurity regulations.

- Conduct regular risk assessments, penetration testing, and incident response drills.
- Manage relationships with regulatory bodies, auditors, and external security partners.

• Team Leadership - Build and lead a world-class cybersecurity team, fostering a culture of security awareness.

- Drive training programs for employees on cybersecurity best practices and AI safety.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Education: Bachelors/Masters degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field. Advanced certifications such as IEC 62443, AIMS ISO 42001, CISSP, CISM, CISA, or GIAC preferred. - Good knowledge of SOC and technologies such as Palo Alto, TxOne, Crowdstrike. Experience with tools to manage cybersecurity for machines in the shopfloor.

• Experience: - 20+ years in cybersecurity leadership roles, with at least 5 years as CISO or equivalent in a manufacturing or semiconductor environment.

- Expertise in IT, OT, and AI security, ICS/SCADA protection, and industrial cybersecurity frameworks.
- Hands-on experience in AI risk governance, AI safety, and mitigating AI-driven cyber threats.
- Strong knowledge of cloud security, zero-trust architecture, and advanced threat intelligence.
- Multi-year experience with IT and OT infrastructure in a manufacturing workplace.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Key Competencies:

• Strategic thinking with a risk-based approach.

• Deep understanding of semiconductor manufacturing processes and associated cyber risks.

• Ability to anticipate emerging threats, especially in AI and advanced manufacturing domains.

• Strong collaboration skills to work with engineering, R&D, and executive teams.

Joining TEPL means being a part of Indias first AI-enabled semiconductor foundry, as well as OSAT and EMS manufacturing. You will work on cutting-edge technologies that shape the future of electronics and AI, within the Tata Group, a global leader with a legacy of trust and innovation. As the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at Tata Electronics Private Limited (TEPL), your primary responsibility will be to define and execute the enterprise-wide cybersecurity strategy. This includes ensuring the protection of IT, OT (Operational Technology), and AI-driven systems in a highly sensitive semiconductor manufacturing environment and electronics manufacturing. You will need to leverage your expertise in manufacturing/OT cybersecurity, Information Technology/IT security, AI cybersecurity, governance, and safety against AI-driven malware to align with global standards and meet customer expectations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Leadership - Develop and implement a comprehensive cybersecurity strategy aligned with business objectives and regulatory requirements.

- Establish a governance framework for AI safety, AI risk management, and ethical AI usage.
- Advise the executive leadership team on cyber risk posture and emerging threats.

• Cybersecurity & OT Security

- Oversee security for IT a