Sr Information Security Manager
Synclature · Mumbai · onsite · Posted 29d ago
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Job Overview:
This role will drive the overall security strategy, ensure compliance with RBI, IRDAI, and ISO 27001 standards, and oversee governance, risk assessments, and incident response. The ideal candidate will manage a skilled InfoSec team, lead security architecture and operations, and foster a strong security culture across the organization.They will also play a key role in securing cloud infrastructure, APIs, and third-party integrations in a dynamic fintech environment.
Job Responsibilities:
- Define and execute an information security strategy aligned with business objectives and regulatory requirements, including RBI Master Directions, IT Framework, Outsourcing Guidelines, and IRDAI IS CS Guidelines.
- Lead/support security governance bodies such as the Information Security Committee (ISC) and Change Advisory Board (CAB); report to Board, Risk Management, and IT Steering Committees.
- Develop, update, and enforce comprehensive information security policies, procedures, and frameworks (ISMS), including ISO 27001:2022 implementation and maintenance. Oversee implementation of security controls across people, processes, and technology; drive continuous improvement in security posture.
- Conduct cyber risk assessments, business impact analysis (BIA), and implement risk treatment, monitoring, and mitigation strategies.
- Manage third-party/vendor risks, ensuring proper controls and oversight are in place.
- Ensure customer data and personally identifiable information (PII) is protected through data classification, encryption (at rest/in transit), and data loss prevention (DLP) solutions.
- Design, oversee and manage security architecture, tools, and operations, including Security Operations Centre (SOC), Identity & Access Management (IAM), Privileged Access Management (PAM), vulnerability assessments, and network security (firewalls, VPN, IPSec).
- Review and provide security recommendations on all change requests via CAB.
- Implement and oversee cloud security strategies for AWS/Azure environments and ensure secure integration of APIs with lending and fintech partners.
- Lead incident response, crisis management, and business continuity/disaster recovery (BCP/DR) plans; coordinate digital forensics and legal/law enforcement engagement when required.
- Lead and develop an information security team of 8 members; manage vendor relationships and build internal capabilities.
- Drive cross-functional collaboration across IT, Legal, Risk, Compliance, and Business teams to embed security in all functions. Liaise with IT infrastructure teams for alignment with information security objectives.
- Oversee and run enterprise-wide security awareness initiatives, including phishing simulations and tailored role-based training programs.
Experience Requirements:
- Minimum 8 years of experience in information technology and security with some experience in managerial/leadership roles
- Experience with regulatory compliance
- Hands-on experience with security frameworks
Technical Skills:
- Security Frameworks: ISO 27001, NIST Cybersecurity Framework, COBIT
- Risk Management: Risk assessment methodologies, GRC tools
- Security Technologies: SIEM, DLP, IAM, PAM, Vulnerability Management, Endpoint Security
- Cloud Security: AWS/Azure security, DevSecOps practices
- Regulatory Knowledge: RBI IT Framework, Outsourcing Guidelines, Data Protection norms
- Audit & Compliance: Internal/external audit processes, compliance reporting
Budget: 15-25 LPA
Disclaimer: This job posting has been aggregated from external source. Role details, content, and availability are subject to change. Applicants are advised to confirm the latest information directly on the company website before applying.
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About Synclature
Synclature
IT Services & Consulting
51-200
employees
2013
13 years old
Mumbai, Maharashtra
India
₹7.5L PA avg
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