Senior Lead - Information Security & Data Security - FinTech/Banking/BFSI (8-12 yrs)

Senior Lead - Information Security & Data Security - FinTech/Banking/BFSI

Responsibilities:

- You will take ownership of InfoSec related initiatives in the company.

- You will be managing a talented team of InfoSec and SOC professionals and driving the innovations while meeting the objectives of InfoSec, various audits and Governance.

- Manage the operation and implementation of the IT security strategy.

- Conduct a continuous assessment of current IT security practices and systems and identifying areas for improvement.

- Develop, maintain & oversee Information Security policies, processes and standards/ guidelines to address applicable regulatory, PCI DSS & ISO 270001 requirements.

- Set & manage the compliance program for Information & Cyber Security Requirements (e.regulatory standards, ISO27001, PCI-DSS CERT-In).

- Deliver new security technology approaches and implementing next generation solutions.

- Develop and implement business continuity plans in respect of information security.

- Communicate digital programs and strategy to a range of stakeholders including senior management, employees, vendor partners, etc.

- Manage and monitor the IT security budget.

- Digital leadership skills capable of empowering and leading an IT security team to meet business and IT security goals.

- Strong understanding of security architecture, including web & cloud technologies and network architecture.

- Experience in driving and governing audits and practice standardization (PCI , SoX, etc) across multiple teams.

- Experience in collecting, analysing, and presenting metrics related to information security (training feedback, new content, updated incentive programs).

- Knowledge of and experience with technologies and processes such as networks, encryption, vulnerability management, identity and access management, endpoint management, DLP, risk management, and cloud services.

- Familiarity and understanding of OWASP guidelines.

- Knowledge of attacker life cycles and defender strategies.

- Expert problem solver, using proven methods to solve difficult issues effectively.

- Proven conflict management skills and remains composed under pressure.