Job Opening : Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)
Location : Thane
Employment Type : Full-Time | Senior Leadership
Department : Security & 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 Indias unicorns), our client combines global influence with a local 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, youre not just solving problemsyoure setting industry & 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 employees voice matters, making you feel like part of a family rather than just an 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 the Role
- Were 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, youll 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 environmentsespecially within fast paced, SaaS or technology-driven 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 & 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 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 & 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 Awareness & Culture
- Promote a culture of security through ongoing training and awareness programs
- Collaborate with department leaders to ensure security is part of everyday 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 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 Were Looking For
Education & Certifications
Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or related fieldAdvanced certifications preferred : CISSP, CISM, OSCP, CEH, or 12+ years in information security, with leadership in enterprise environmentsStrong background in SaaS or technology-led companiesProven ability to align security programs with business & CompetenciesDeep 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 levelsHands-on experience with security tools (SAST, DAST, SIEM, IDS / IPS, encryption)Analytical and data-driven approach to problem-solving(ref : iimjobs.com)