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Regional Information Security Officer (RISO)

Regional Information Security Officer (RISO)

StellantisDelhi, India
2 days ago
Job description

Description :

The Regional Information Security Officer (RISO) serves as the key cybersecurity and data protection leader within the region, acting as a strategic liaison between the Global CISO organization and regional ICT / business units. The RISO ensures alignment with global security objectives, drives regional compliance, and fosters a culture of risk awareness and resilience across ICT and business functions regionally

Key responsibilities :

Strategic & Governance Alignment

  • Support and implement global CISO transformation initiatives within the region.
  • Ensure regional compliance with global cybersecurity policies, standards, and objectives.
  • Act as the primary liaison between the Global CISO team and regional business units to facilitate risk reduction and leadership awareness.

Cybersecurity Operations & Incident Management

  • Coordinate with the Cyber Security Operations Center (CSOC) for regional incident response, crisis management, and business continuity.
  • Collaborate with the Data Privacy Office during data breach events, ensuring compliance with regional regulations (e.g., GDPR, LGPD).
  • Support OT cybersecurity initiatives and legacy system / application security, including IAM and access controls.

    • Compliance & Risk Management

  • Partner with SCRT (Strategy & Governance, Risk and Compliance) for regional security attestations and regulatory compliance (e.g., SEC, CSL, E-Cyber, NIS2).
  • Conduct and lead regional cybersecurity and data privacy committee meetings.
  • Ensure the cascade of decisions from Data Privacy, Risk & Compliance committees to regional ICT leadership.

    • Stakeholder Engagement & Communication

  • Lead RISO governance rituals with the CIO / Regional ICT Delegate and relevant ICT & business stakeholders.
  • Provide local language communication support for cybersecurity awareness and initiatives.
  • Act as a regional point of contact for urgent approvals and escalations.

    • Talent & Resource Management

  • Oversee regional cybersecurity internship programs.
  • Support regional HR requirements related to cybersecurity roles and responsibilities.
  • Collaborate with regional finance, legal, and purchasing teams on contract management and budget oversight.

    • Integration & Architecture

  • Contribute to the secure integration of new IT systems in alignment with regional legal and data protection requirements.
  • Maintain awareness of regional infrastructure, including dedicated vs. shared architecture (e.g., China vs. Rest of World).

    • Required Qualifications :

  • Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Information Security, Computer Science, or related field.
  • Professional certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CISA) preferred.
  • Proven experience in cybersecurity leadership within a multinational environment.
  • Strong understanding of regional regulations and global security frameworks.
  • Excellent communication skills in English and local language(s).
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