Information Security

Role Overview The Manager – Information Security will be responsible for establishing and managing the organisation's information security framework. The role will own the

ISO 27001 certification lifecycle , drive security operations, manage information security risks, and lead internal and external audits. The ideal candidate should have strong experience in information security operations and compliance, with proven expertise in

ISO 27001 implementation and certification , security operations, cloud security, risk management, and audit management.

Key Responsibilities ISO Certification & Compliance

• Own the end-to-end

ISO 27001 ISMS implementation and certification lifecycle , from gap assessment through certification and ongoing surveillance.

• Coordinate with certification bodies and internal stakeholders to ensure continuous audit readiness.
• Track and close non-conformities and maintain audit documentation and corrective action plans.
• Ensure compliance with applicable regulations, including the

IT Act, DPDP Act, and CERT-In advisories . Security Operations

• Manage day-to-day information security operations, including threat monitoring, incident response, and vulnerability management.
• Administer security solutions including

SIEM, endpoint protection, WAF, IAM, and DLP .

• Define and enforce security baselines across cloud infrastructure and API environments.
• Embed security practices into the software development lifecycle in collaboration with engineering teams through

DevSecOps . Risk Management & Governance

• Conduct periodic information security risk assessments and maintain an up-to-date risk register with mitigation plans.
• Develop, review, and maintain information security policies, standards, and procedures.
• Conduct security assessments of third-party vendors and external stakeholders.
• Report security metrics, risks, and overall security posture to senior leadership. Audit Management
• Plan and execute internal security audits across systems, processes, and integrations.
• Liaise with external auditors and regulatory bodies to facilitate smooth audit execution.
• Maintain comprehensive audit trails and evidence repositories for compliance purposes.
• Prepare management review inputs and support leadership reporting on information security posture.

Candidate Profile

• 10–15 years of experience in Information Security, with hands-on ownership of

ISO 27001 implementation and audit cycles .

• Proven experience in

security operations , including SOC management, incident response, and vulnerability management.

• Strong understanding of

cloud security across AWS, GCP, or Azure.

• Strong understanding of

API security principles .

• Experience with information security governance, risk management, compliance, and audits.
• Relevant certifications such as

ISO 27001 Lead Implementer, ISO 27001 Lead Auditor, CISSP, or CISM .

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to engage effectively with both technical teams and senior leadership.