Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)

Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)

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About the Role

Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)

Key Responsibilities

• Define, lead, and execute the

  information security strategy

  aligned with business objectives and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee

  cybersecurity governance, risk, and compliance (GRC)

  frameworks for U.S. customer accounts.
• Develop and enforce

  security policies, standards, and best practices

  across all technology and business functions.
• Manage

  threat intelligence, vulnerability management, and incident response

  programs.
• Collaborate with U.S.-based IT, legal, compliance, and executive teams to ensure seamless integration of security operations.
• Lead

  security audits, risk assessments, and compliance checks

  (e.g., HIPAA, PCI-DSS, SOC 2, GDPR, CCPA).
• Partner with cross-functional teams to embed

  security-by-design

  into new products, platforms, and initiatives.
• Provide

  strategic guidance to executive leadership

  and regularly present risk posture updates.
• Build and mentor a

  high-performing cybersecurity team

  in India, supporting both regional and global operations.
• Monitor emerging threats and ensure timely adoption of

  next-gen security technologies

  (Zero Trust, AI/ML-based detection, cloud security, etc.).

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field.
• 12+ years of progressive experience in

  cybersecurity leadership

  , with at least 5 years in a senior management role.
• Proven experience supporting

  global enterprises or U.S.-based clients

  .
• Strong knowledge of

  risk management, governance frameworks, compliance regulations, and security standards

  .
• Hands-on expertise in

  cloud security (AWS, Azure, GCP)

  ,

  network security

  ,

  data protection

  , and

  endpoint security

  .
• Familiarity with

  DevSecOps, AI-driven security, and Zero Trust architecture

  .
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Certifications

• CISSP

  – Certified Information Systems Security Professional

• CISM

  – Certified Information Security Manager

• CCISO

  – Certified Chief Information Security Officer (preferred)

• CISA, CRISC, CEH

  or equivalent certifications a plus

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to work on

  high-impact security initiatives

  for leading U.S. enterprises.
• Global exposure with cross-border collaboration.

digital transformation and cybersecurity excellence