Exide Energy

Job Overview :

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Cybersecurity Head to join our state of the art manufacturing company who is subject matter expert of CyberSecurity & Information Security domain and Lead the central IT Security portfolio of Exide Energies

Main Responsibilities :

IT Security Roadmap & Projects :

- To build strategy on implementing security standards across People, Process and Technology as NIST Cybersecurity framework Standards

- Act as Solution architect for security setup for both IT & OT Infra Setup,

- Application Stack, Cloud Setup, Industry 4.0 Solutions.

- Develop, Enhance / Security Roadmap, solutions (As is Vs to be)

- Evaluate & Implement Cyber Security/Information Security solutions in line with Market trends &

Business Requirements :

- Recognize the emerging technology trends and ensure cybersecurity controls are implemented to secure the ever-changing landscape

- Build partnerships with Security products Vendors and Security Solution providers

- Ensure the technologies are meeting the regulatory guidelines as per Cert-in etc.

- Lead, Strategize Security training for Internal IT Teams & Awareness trainings for the

- Business Teams such as R&D, Mfg, Supply Chain and other functions

IT Security Operations :

- IT Security framework effectiveness and effective cybersecurity management using proactive monitoring mechanism governance structure

- Leads discussions on Security issues and ensure timely resolution and prepare RCA

- Acts as escalation point for Major Security incidents, issues or problems

- Support the Internal IT Team in ensuring identified Security control gaps are understood and Remediated

- Continuous VAPT exercises across the different IT stacks both IT & OT

- Continuous Training mechanism for different type of users to ensure people act as first line of defence

IT Security Risk Management & Governance :

- Strong Review and Governance structure for Security Operations and regular security operations Review

- Review of IT Team & Business teams related systems & processes to ensure they are aligned with Information Security policies and Security process

Position : Head Cybersecurity

Department : IT

Location : Bengaluru

Reports to CIO

- Understand key cybersecurity considerations in relation to the Applications and Infra platforms, Including Cyber Security Risks & Controls

- Perform Security Risk Assessment on IT Infrastructure, Application, Cloud and New

Requirements :

- Prepare Security Risk Dashboard & Publish to Stake holders, Track Risk Remediation & Ensure Remediation

- Ensure participation in Management forum and provide update on security posture of the Organization

IT Audits & Compliance :

- Ensure Internal/External Audits are carried out as per Schedule

- Coordinate with Teams during Audit

- Collect, Review and submit the evidence from teams to audit within Agreed timelines

- Follow up on post audit remediation and closures of finding

Key Internal Interfaces :

- IT Department

- All Operations Department

- R&D and Quality Assurance Team

- Finance Department

- End Users and Production Teams

- Purchase team

Key External Interfaces :

Vendors, Technology Partners, Consultants & Industry Experts, Standardization Organizations

DESIRED PROFILE :

Education : BE, MBA is added advantage

Experience : 10-15 Years of relevant experience in Cybersecurity Role

DESIRED SKILLS :

- Experience and Knowledge of Security best practices for IT Infra, OT Infra, Application and Cloud environments

- Certified ISO auditor and hands on experience in implementing and managing ISO 27001 framework

- Need experience in leading and owning the cybersecurity and information security practices for the organization

- Hands-on experience with Security technologies and Project management & support for security products

- Understanding and implementation of Knowledge of NIST Cybersecurity framework

- Certification in CISSP, CISA and CEH is preferred

- Manufacturing Industry experience such as OT Security is preferred

- Certification in Cloud and Cloud Security is preferred

Behavioral :

- Collaboration, Conflict Resolution, Time Management, Influence and Negotiation, Resilience, Delegation, Decision Making