Chief Security Officer

WOW Softech; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Job summary

WOW Softech in Gurgaon is seeking a Senior Security Leader to design and govern a comprehensive security strategy, spanning physical, cyber, and information security. You will oversee facilities, access control, and vendor partnerships, while aligning with IT and CISO teams to protect sensitive data.

The role requires 12–15+ years in security/risk with at least 5 years in senior leadership. A CPP/CCISO/CISM or CISSP is preferred; Master’s is advantageous. The position is based on-site in Gurgaon.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Criminal Justice, Information Technology, or Security Management.
• Experience: 12–15+ years in security, risk management, or law enforcement/defense roles, with at least 5 years in senior leadership.
• Certifications (Preferred): CPP, CCISO, CISM or CISSP.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Planning & Governance: Design, execute, and continually update the enterprise security strategy aligned with business objectives.
• Establish security policies, protocols, and governance frameworks to minimize risk and operational friction.
• Present risk assessments, incident reports, and security metrics to executive leadership and the board of directors.
• Physical & Operations Security: Oversee facility safety, access control systems, CCTV surveillance, and physical protection across all locations.
• Manage guard force deployments, vendor relationships, and third-party security agencies.
• Cyber & Information Security: Collaborate with IT and CISO teams to ensure alignment between physical and digital security architectures.
• Protect intellectual property, customer data, and internal sensitive information from unauthorized access or breaches.
• Crisis Management & Incident Response: Lead crisis management, business continuity planning (BCP), and disaster recovery protocols.
• Supervise internal investigations related to theft, fraud, compliance violations, or security breaches.
• Liaison & External Relations: Maintain relationships with local law enforcement, government agencies, and emergency services.
• Ensure compliance with security regulations and labor laws.

Skills

Physical Security Systems

Cyber-Risk Mitigation

Threat Intelligence

Fraud Investigation

Incident Command Systems

Executive Presence

Budget Management

Crisis Management

Risk Analysis

Strategic Planning

High Integrity

Communication

Negotiation

Stakeholder Management

Conflict Resolution

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Criminal Justice, Information Technology, or Security Management

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Dear Candidate,

We are currently hiring for one of our Clients in Gurgaon.

• Reports To: Chief Executive Officer (CEO) or Managing Director
• Department: Corporate Security / Risk Management
• Direct Reports: Head of Physical Security, Head of Information Security (or CISO), Security Operations Manager, Compliance & Vigilance Managers

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Planning & Governance:
  
  • Design, execute, and continually update the enterprise security strategy aligned with business objectives.
  • Establish security policies, protocols, and governance frameworks to minimize risk and operational friction.
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  • Present risk assessments, incident reports, and security metrics to executive leadership and the board of directors.
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• Physical & Operations Security:
  
  • Oversee facility safety, access control systems, CCTV surveillance, and physical protection across all office locations and manufacturing units.
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  • Manage guard force deployments, vendor relationships, and third-party security agencies.
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• Cyber & Information Security:
  
  • Collaborate with IT and CISO teams to ensure alignment between physical and digital security architectures.
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  • Protect intellectual property, customer data, and internal sensitive information from unauthorized access or breaches.
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• Crisis Management & Incident Response:
  
  • Lead crisis management, business continuity planning (BCP), and disaster recovery (DR) protocols during emergencies.
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  • Supervise internal investigations related to theft, fraud, compliance violations, or security breaches.
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• Liaison & External Relations:
  
  • Maintain active relationships with local law enforcement, government agencies, and emergency services.
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  • Ensure full compliance with regional, national, and industry-specific security regulations and labor laws.
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Key Skills & Competencies

Competency AreaEssential SkillsTechnical & FunctionalPhysical Security Systems (CCTV, Access Control), Cyber-Risk Mitigation, Threat Intelligence, Fraud Investigation, Incident Command SystemsLeadership & StrategyExecutive Presence, Budget Management, Crisis Management, Risk Analysis, Strategic PlanningSoft SkillsHigh Integrity, Communication, Negotiation, Stakeholder Management, Conflict Resolution

Qualifications & Experience

• Education: Bachelors degree in Business Administration, Criminal Justice, Information Technology, or Security Management; Master’s degree preferred.
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• Experience: 12–15+ years in security, risk management, or law enforcement/defense roles, with at least 5 years in senior leadership.
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• Certifications (Preferred):
  
  • Certified Protection Professional (CPP)
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  • Certified Chief Information Security Officer (CCISO)
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  • Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) or CISSP