Chief Information Security Officer

Job Opening: Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)
Location: Thane
Employment Type: Full-Time | Senior Leadership
Department: Security & Compliance
About Our Client
Our client is a global leader in AI/ML-powered Customer Engagement and Experience Platforms (CEE). They are dedicated to revolutionizing how B2C brands interact with their customers through state-of-the-art SaaS products that drive personalized engagement across the entire customer journey. Trusted by 5,000+ enterprise brands in 18 countries (including over 70% of India’s unicorns), our client combines global influence with a local touch.
Engineering at Our Client
At our client, engineers directly shape engagement, conversions, revenue, and customer retention. The team thrives on solving complex challenges of scaling high-performance systems, leveraging cutting-edge technologies such as Kafka, Storm, RabbitMQ, Celery, RedisQ, GoLang, all deployed on AWS and GCP. Here, you’re not just solving problems—you’re setting industry benchmarks.
Culture & Recognition
Our client has been recognized as a Great Place to Work for three consecutive years. They foster a people-centric culture where collaboration, curiosity, and innovation are celebrated. Every employee’s voice matters, making you feel like part of a family rather than just an employee.
Global Presence
- Headquarters: Mumbai
- Presence: 10 countries including the US and Germany
- Clients: 5,000+ enterprise brands worldwide
Why Join Our Client?
- Work on cutting-edge AI/ML-powered SaaS products
- Impact millions of end-users across industries
- Be part of a fast-paced, innovative, and collaborative team
- Growth-oriented environment with recognition and support
About the Role
We’re looking for an experienced and visionary Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) to lead our company-wide information security strategy. As a key member of the senior leadership team, you’ll be responsible for protecting our systems, data, and applications while aligning security initiatives with our business goals.
This role requires a strong leader with deep technical expertise, a strategic mindset, and a passion for building secure, scalable, and compliant environments—especially within fast-paced, SaaS or technology-driven companies.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership
- Define and drive the overall information security vision, strategy, and roadmap.
- Provide executive-level guidance on risk management, compliance, and emerging threats.
- Embed security best practices into business operations through cross-functional collaboration.
️ Risk & Security Program Management
- Develop and enforce comprehensive security policies, standards, and procedures.
- Lead enterprise-wide risk assessments, threat modeling, and vulnerability analysis.
- Monitor and respond to security threats, alerts, and reports in real time.
Incident Response & Recovery
- Lead the development and execution of incident response strategies and playbooks.
- Oversee security investigations and coordinate cross-functional remediation efforts.
- Act as point-of-contact for stakeholders and regulators during security events.
✅ Compliance & Audit
- Ensure compliance with frameworks and regulations like ISO 27001, GDPR, SOC 2, etc.
- Support internal and external audits, and drive closure of any findings.
- Maintain comprehensive documentation of security policies and incident history.
Security Awareness & Culture
- Promote a culture of security through ongoing training and awareness programs.
- Collaborate with department leaders to ensure security is part of everyday practices.
Technical Leadership
- Oversee the implementation and management of tools like SIEM, IDS/IPS, firewalls, and encryption.
- Conduct regular penetration testing and vulnerability assessments.
- Stay ahead of industry trends and technologies to continually improve defenses.
Application Security Oversight
- Partner with engineering teams to integrate security into the SDLC.
- Lead secure code reviews, vulnerability assessments, and application threat modeling.
- Define and enforce secure coding standards; train teams on AppSec best practices.
What We’re Looking For
Education & Certifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or related field.
- Advanced certifications preferred: CISSP, CISM, OSCP, CEH, or equivalent.
Experience
- 12+ years in information security, with leadership in enterprise environments.
- Strong background in SaaS or technology-led companies.
- Proven ability to align security programs with business strategy.
Skills & Competencies
- Deep knowledge of security frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001) and compliance standards (GDPR, SOC 2).
- Expertise in cloud security (AWS, GCP, or Azure).
- Strong communication and leadership skills to influence at all levels.
- Hands-on experience with security tools (SAST, DAST, SIEM, IDS/IPS, encryption).
- Analytical and data-driven approach to problem-solving.

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