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Chief Information Security Officer

Chief Information Security Officer

LIGHTFOREST TECHNOLOGIES LLPThane
30+ days ago
Job description

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 Indias 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, youre not just solving problems-youre 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 employees 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 :

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 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 Were Looking For :

    Education & Certifications :

  • Bachelors 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

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