Chief Information Security Officer

ACURA SOLUTIONS LTD; Mumbai; On-site; INR 4,500,000 - 9,000,000; Full time

Job summary

ACURA SOLUTIONS LTD is seeking a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) to establish and lead the enterprise security program from Maharashtra. The role focuses on developing security policies, safeguarding information systems, and aligning security strategy with business objectives.

The successful candidate will drive risk assessments, incident response readiness, and cross-functional collaboration to embed security into all processes, protecting the organization from evolving threats.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of information security frameworks and best practices.
• Experience in risk management and incident response.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement an information security strategy that aligns with the organizations goals and objectives.
• Lead the information security team in identifying, assessing, and mitigating security risks.
• Ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and standards related to information security.
• Collaborate with other departments to integrate security practices into business processes.
• Monitor and report on the effectiveness of the security program and make recommendations for improvements.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for security incidents and coordinate response efforts.
• Provide training and awareness programs to staff to promote a culture of security within the organization.

Skills

Security leadership

Risk management

Incident response

Leadership communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical skills

Job description

The Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) is a critical leadership role responsible for establishing and maintaining the enterprise vision, strategy, and security program to ensure information assets and technologies are adequately protected. The CISO will oversee the development and implementation of security policies, procedures, and standards to safeguard the organizations information systems against unauthorized access, use, disclosure, disruption, modification, or destruction. This role is based in Maharashtra and offers a competitive salary range. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in information security leadership and a deep understanding of the evolving threat landscape.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement an information security strategy that aligns with the organizations goals and objectives.
• Lead the information security team in identifying, assessing, and mitigating security risks.
• Ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and standards related to information security.
• Collaborate with other departments to integrate security practices into business processes.
• Monitor and report on the effectiveness of the security program and make recommendations for improvements.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for security incidents and coordinate response efforts.
• Provide training and awareness programs to staff to promote a culture of security within the organization.

Required Skills

• Strong knowledge of information security frameworks and best practices.
• Experience in risk management and incident response.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.