Chief Information Security Officer

Job Opening : Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)

Location : Thane

Employment Type :

Full-Time | Senior Leadership

Department :

Security & Compliance

About Our Client

Our client is a global leader in AI / ML-powered Customer Engagement and Experience Platforms (CEE). They are dedicated to revolutionizing how B2C brands interact with their customers through state-of-the-art SaaS products that drive personalized engagement across the entire customer journey. Trusted by 5,000+ enterprise brands in 18 countries (including over 70% of India’s unicorns), our client combines global influence with a local touch.

Engineering at Our Client

At our client, engineers directly shape engagement, conversions, revenue, and customer retention. The team thrives on solving complex challenges of scaling high-performance systems, leveraging cutting-edge technologies such as

Kafka, Storm, RabbitMQ, Celery, RedisQ, GoLang , all deployed on

AWS and GCP . Here, you’re not just solving problems—you’re setting industry benchmarks.

Culture & Recognition

Our client has been recognized as a

Great Place to Work

for three consecutive years. They foster a people-centric culture where collaboration, curiosity, and innovation are celebrated. Every employee’s voice matters, making you feel like part of a family rather than just an employee.

Global Presence

Headquarters : Mumbai

Presence :

10 countries including the US and Germany

Clients :

5,000+ enterprise brands worldwide

Why Join Our Client?

Work on cutting-edge AI / ML-powered SaaS products

Impact millions of end-users across industries

Be part of a fast-paced, innovative, and collaborative team

Growth-oriented environment with recognition and support

About the Role

We’re looking for an experienced and visionary

Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)

to lead our company-wide information security strategy. As a key member of the senior leadership team, you’ll be responsible for protecting our systems, data, and applications while aligning security initiatives with our business goals.

This role requires a strong leader with deep technical expertise, a strategic mindset, and a passion for building secure, scalable, and compliant environments—especially within fast-paced, SaaS or technology-driven companies.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

Define and drive the overall information security vision, strategy, and roadmap.

Provide executive-level guidance on risk management, compliance, and emerging threats.

Embed security best practices into business operations through cross-functional collaboration.

️ Risk & Security Program Management

Develop and enforce comprehensive security policies, standards, and procedures.

Lead enterprise-wide risk assessments, threat modeling, and vulnerability analysis.

Monitor and respond to security threats, alerts, and reports in real time.

Incident Response & Recovery

Lead the development and execution of incident response strategies and playbooks.

Oversee security investigations and coordinate cross-functional remediation efforts.

Act as point-of-contact for stakeholders and regulators during security events.

✅ Compliance & Audit

Ensure compliance with frameworks and regulations like ISO 27001, GDPR, SOC 2, etc.

Support internal and external audits, and drive closure of any findings.

Maintain comprehensive documentation of security policies and incident history.

Security Awareness & Culture

Promote a culture of security through ongoing training and awareness programs.

Collaborate with department leaders to ensure security is part of everyday practices.

Technical Leadership

Oversee the implementation and management of tools like SIEM, IDS / IPS, firewalls, and encryption.

Conduct regular penetration testing and vulnerability assessments.

Stay ahead of industry trends and technologies to continually improve defenses.

Application Security Oversight

Partner with engineering teams to integrate security into the SDLC.

Lead secure code reviews, vulnerability assessments, and application threat modeling.

Define and enforce secure coding standards; train teams on AppSec best practices.

What We’re Looking For

Education & Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or related field.

Advanced certifications preferred : CISSP, CISM, OSCP, CEH, or equivalent.

Experience

12+ years in information security, with leadership in enterprise environments.

Strong background in SaaS or technology-led companies.

Proven ability to align security programs with business strategy.

Skills & Competencies

Deep knowledge of security frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001) and compliance standards (GDPR, SOC 2).

Expertise in cloud security (AWS, GCP, or Azure).

Strong communication and leadership skills to influence at all levels.

Hands-on experience with security tools (SAST, DAST, SIEM, IDS / IPS, encryption).

Analytical and data-driven approach to problem-solving.