Cybersecurity

About: Exide Energy Solutions Limitedis a wholly owned Subsidiary of Exide Industries Limited, leading battery manufacturing and distribution company in India with annual revenues of $1.8+ Bn. Exide Energy Solutions Limited is investing $500+ Mn dollars to setup India’s first Giga plant to manufacture Lithium-Ion Cells at Devanahalli Industrial Area in Bengaluru. Exide Energy designs, develops, and manufactures Lithium Ion Cells and Battery Pack solutions for various energy storage. Exide Energy is a leading player in the market with OEM customers across key market applications – 2W, 3W, 4W, CV and industrial applications. Exide is also deeply invested in further developing li-ion technology with significant R&D investments including setup of in-house team as well as necessary lab infrastructure to support development activities.Job Summary: Experienced Cybersecurity Deputy Manager to join our Cybersecurity team. The role involves support in designing, implementing, and maintaining the organization’s security posture. The candidate will lead operational security activities, ensure governance, compliance with regulatory requirements, and handle critical systems and data from emerging threats.Key Responsibilities: Vendor & Technology Management: Evaluate and manage relationships with third-party security solution providers. Oversee the implementation of advanced security technologies and tools, such as EDR, DLP, SIEM,IAM and PAM solutions. Continuously evaluate the effectiveness of security controls and recommend enhancements. Security Operations:Assist in implementing the organization’s cybersecurity projects and roadmap. Oversee day-to-day security operations, including incident management, threat monitoring, and vulnerability assessments. Manage cybersecurity projects to ensure timely delivery and alignment with organizational goals. Oversee security tools, monitor KPIs, and communicate risks to stakeholders, Threat Management & Incident Response:Lead and coordinate response to security incidents, including root cause analysis, mitigation, and reporting. Monitor and analyze security alerts, ensuring appropriate actions are taken to mitigate risks. Stay up-to-date with emerging threats and recommend proactive measures to counteract risks. Compliance & Risk Management:Ensure compliance with regulatory frameworks (e.g., GDPR, DPDP Act, TISAX, ISO 27001, etc.). Conduct periodic risk assessments and recommend mitigation strategies. Assist in the preparation and execution of internal and external audits. Develop, implement, and maintain security policies, procedures, and standards. Security Training & Awareness : Conduct employee awareness programs on cybersecurity best practices. Support cross-functional teams to embed security into organizational processes. Train, and upskill internal IT team members and focused training for functions while fostering a security-first culture.Qualification: Strong understanding of cybersecurity frameworks (NIST, CIS Controls, ISO 27001). Hands-on experience with: Security tools like SIEM, EDR, DLP,MDM, IAM, PAM, Proxy solutions. IT/OT Security Architecture design and review. OT (Operational Technology) Cybersecurity tools. Firewalls, vulnerability scanners, and endpoint protection solutions. Proficiency in incident response, threat hunting, and risk management processes. Knowledge of regulatory standards such as GDPR, ISO 27001:2022, DPDP Act. Third party security vendor management. Application security. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills. Relevant certifications (CISSP, CISM, CEH, CISA or equivalent).Preferred Qualifications : Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Attention to detail and ability to prioritize tasks effectively Knowledge of Industry Control Systems Cybersecurity will be advantageous. Knowledge of other regulatory standards & frameworks like TISAX, SOC etc.