CISO

Roots Industries India Limited; Coimbatore District; On-site; INR 3,800,000 - 6,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Roots Industries India Limited in Coimbatore seeks a seasoned Head of Information Security to develop and execute the group’s cybersecurity strategy and to lead the ISMS across the organization.

You will manage audits (ISO 27001, TISAX and customer/internal), monitor threats and incidents, oversee firewall, network security, cloud security, and drive a security-first culture that protects enterprise assets.

Qualifications

• Experience leading security programs across multiple sites or plants.
• Proven ability to implement and maintain ISMS and lead audits (ISO/IEC 27001, others).
• Strong leadership, budgeting, and vendor management skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the information security and cybersecurity strategy.
• Lead the ISMS and audit readiness for ISO 27001, TISAX and customers.
• Monitor threats, incidents, vulnerabilities, and drive preventive measures.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Risk management

Budgeting

Mentoring

Job description

Job Description:

• Develop and execute the Groups Information Security and Cybersecurity strategy.
• Lead and manage the Information Security Management System (ISMS) across the organization.
• Plan, coordinate, and ensure successful completion of ISO 27001, TISAX, customer, and internal security audits.
• Monitor cybersecurity threats, security incidents, vulnerabilities, and cyber-attack attempts, implementing proactive preventive measures.
• Ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of enterprise information assets.
• Oversee enterprise firewall, network security, VPN, endpoint security, data center, and cloud security operations.
• Ensure secure and reliable connectivity across corporate offices, manufacturing plants, branches, and remote users.
• Lead cyber risk assessments, vulnerability management, penetration testing, and incident response activities.
• Establish security policies, standards, and governance frameworks aligned with business objectives.
• Evaluate and implement new cybersecurity technologies and best practices.
• Coordinate with ISPs, OEMs, cybersecurity vendors, and service providers while optimizing costs and service quality.
• Prepare and manage cybersecurity and IT infrastructure budgets.
• Lead, mentor, recruit, and develop the cybersecurity and infrastructure teams.
• Conduct periodic plant and branch visits to review IT infrastructure, security controls, and network availability.
• Drive cybersecurity awareness programs and promote a security-first culture across the organization.

Collaborate with business leaders and participate in Management Review Meetings (MRM) to support business and digital transformation initiatives

Requirements

Preferred Certifications

• CISSP
• CISM
• ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Implementer/Lead Auditor
• CEH
• CCSP
• CompTIA Security+
• Fortinet, Palo Alto, Cisco Security, or equivalent certifications.