Assistant Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)

Reporting To: Global CISO

Role Overview

We are seeking a dynamic and ambitious female cybersecurity professional to join our team as an Assistant CISO

Key Responsibilities

Security Strategy & Governance

• Assist in defining and executing the enterprise-wide information security strategy.
• Develop and maintain security policies, standards, and procedures aligned with industry best practices.
• Support the creation of a security roadmap and maturity model for continuous improvement.
  

Risk Management & Compliance

• Conduct regular risk assessments and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements (e.g., ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA, RBI).
• Manage third-party/vendor risk assessments and security due diligence.
  

Security Operations & Incident Response

• Oversee day-to-day security operations, including monitoring, threat detection, and response.
• Lead or support incident response efforts, including root cause analysis and post-incident reviews.
• Coordinate with SOC teams and external partners for threat intelligence and response.
  

Cloud & Infrastructure Security

• Ensure secure architecture and configurations across cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP).
• Collaborate with IT and DevOps teams to embed security into infrastructure and CI/CD pipelines.
  

Identity & Access Management (IAM)

• Oversee IAM policies and technologies to ensure least privilege and secure access control.
• Support implementation of MFA, SSO, and privileged access management solutions.
  

Security Awareness & Training

• Drive internal security awareness programs and phishing simulations.
• Conduct training sessions for technical and non-technical staff.
  

Customer & Stakeholder Engagement

• Represent the security function in customer meetings, audits, and RFP responses.
• Deliver compelling security presentations to clients, partners, and internal leadership.
• Act as a trusted advisor to business units on security-related matters.
• Engage directly with our Clients' customers to communicate and advocate for security measures.
• Maintain ongoing engagement with our Clients' customers, keeping them informed of security initiatives and improvements.
• Build trust and confidence by demonstrating how our Clients' security practices benefit customer operations and data protection.
  

Leadership & Mentorship

• Mentor junior security team members and foster a culture of continuous learning.
• Take ownership of key security initiatives and lead cross-functional project teams.
• Prepare for succession into the CISO role by shadowing and supporting executive-level decisions.
• Drive internal security initiatives and programs.
• Coordinate closely with delivery and platform teams to ensure alignment and execution of security strategies.
  

Required Skills & Certifications

• Proven experience in information security across multiple domains.
• Exceptional customer interaction and presentation skills.
• Strong leadership potential and strategic thinking.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of security initiatives.
• Excellent communication skills in English (verbal and written).
  

Preferred Certifications

• CISSP – Certified Information Systems Security Professional
• CISM – Certified Information Security Manager
• CCSP – Certified Cloud Security Professional
• ISO 27001 Lead Implementer or Auditor
• CEH – Certified Ethical Hacker (optional but valued)