Associate Director

Cloud Information Security Specialist

Acuity Knowledge Partners

Acuity Knowledge Partners (Acuity) is a leading provider of bespoke research, analytics and technology solutions to the financial services sector, including asset managers, corporate and investment banks, private equity and venture capital firms, hedge funds and consulting firms.

Its global network of over 6,000 analysts and industry experts, combined with proprietary technology, supports more than 650 financial institutions and consulting companies to operate more efficiently and unlock their human capital, driving revenue higher and transforming operations. Acuity is headquartered in London and operates from 16 locations worldwide.

We EMPOWER our clients to drive revenues higher. We INNOVATE using our proprietary technology and automation solutions. Finally, we enable our clients to TRANSFORM their operating model and cost base.

The job description (JD) for an Information Security (InfoSec) role with the specified key performance indicators (KPIs):

Job Title: Cloud Information Security Specialist

Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka

Designation: Assistant Director/ Associate Director

Experience : 10-15 years

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Description:

Role Overview: We are seeking a highly skilled Information Security Specialist to join our team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in addressing client queries related to product security, AI security, and cloud security (AWS and Azure). This role requires a proactive approach to identifying and mitigating security risks, as well as excellent communication skills to effectively interact with clients.

Key Responsibilities:

• Good and detailed understanding of Azure and AWS services provisioning, architecture and security recommendations
• Respond to client queries regarding product security, AI security, and cloud security (AWS and Azure).
• Develop and implement security policies, protocols, and procedures.
• Conduct regular security audits and assessments to identify vulnerabilities.
• Collaborate with the product development team to ensure security best practices are integrated into the product lifecycle.
• Monitor and analyze security incidents to determine root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Stay updated with the latest security trends, threats, and technologies.
• Provide training and guidance to internal teams on security best practices.
• Co-ordinate with internal InfoSec team for timely deliverables, as required
• Hands-On experience for Azure and AWS Cloud services and application end -to-end provisioning on Cloud.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):

• Client Query Response Time: Ensure all client queries related to security are addressed within 24 hours.
• Incident Resolution Time: Resolve security incidents within the defined SLA (Service Level Agreement).
• Security Audit Compliance: Achieve a compliance rate of 95% or higher in all security audits.
• Client Satisfaction: Maintain a client satisfaction score of 90% or higher for security-related queries and support.
• Training Effectiveness: Conduct quarterly security training sessions with an average feedback score of 4.5/5.
• Cloud Architecture: Ensure secure hosting of product at Cloud Environment.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Minimum of 10-15 years of experience in information security, with a focus on AI security and cloud security (AWS and Azure).
• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or AWS Certified Security Specialty.
• Strong understanding of security frameworks and standards (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST).
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Nice to have

» Exposure to financial research domain

» Industry recognised certification programs on Data Management/Cloud etc.

» Experience with JIRA, Confluence

» Understanding of scrum and Agile methodologies

» Experience with data visualization tools, such as Grafana, GGplot, etc.

Soft skills

» Oral and written communication skills

» Good problem solving and negotiation skills

» Intellectual curiosity to find new and unusual ways of how to solve data management issues.

» Passionate about the work and attention to detail