Cyber Defense_Data & Cloud Security Manager

Wipro Technologies; Chennai District; On-site; INR 3,000,000 - 5,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Wipro Limited is seeking a Cyber Defense_Data & Cloud Security Manager in Chennai to lead a security team, designing and implementing solutions, managing incidents, budgets, and regulatory compliance. This role drives continuous improvement across data security governance, cloud security operations, and DLP programs with strong stakeholder management.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in cybersecurity with 5+ years in leadership, deep knowledge of security tools, and proven ability to execute

Qualifications

• 8+ years of cybersecurity experience with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Proven track record of implementing cybersecurity strategies and governance in a complex, fast-paced environment.
• In-depth knowledge of cybersecurity tools and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Cybersecurity operations team with focus on DLP, data protection, and cloud security governance.
• Oversee security tool governance and control effectiveness to ensure compliance for data protection and cloud security controls.
• Define, develop, and execute cybersecurity strategies aligned with business goals and regulatory requirements.
• Participate in security architecture reviews, control assessments, and audit support.
• Manage vendor governance and dashboards to meet SLAs and reporting needs.

Skills

Cybersecurity leadership

Security governance

Data protection

Education

CS/InfoSec degree

CISM

CISSP

CISA

Job description

Job Title: Cyber Defense_Data & Cloud Security Manager

Posting Start Date: 8/28/26

Wipro Limited (NYSE: WIT, BSE: 507685, NSE: WIPRO) is a leading technology services and consulting company focused on building innovative solutions that address clients’ most complex digital transformation needs. Leveraging our holistic portfolio of capabilities in consulting, design, engineering, and operations, we help clients realize their boldest ambitions and build future-ready, sustainable businesses. With over 230,000 employees and business partners across 65 countries, we deliver on the promise of helping our customers, colleagues, and communities thrive in an ever-changing world. For additional information, visit us at www.wipro.com.

Job Description

Role: Cyber Defense_Data & Cloud Security Manager

This is a managerial role that needs expertise in leading a security team to design & implement solutions, incident response, budgets, adherence to various compliance policies & regulations and managing the security technologies effectively that will enhance overall security across the enterprise. Need to have specialization in various security technology to support overall security operations for Data Security Governance, Cloud Compliance & Data Loss Prevention security and strategic thinking with a hands-on approach to problem-solving, Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, Continuous Improvement and Transformation with Proven experience in driving cross-functional cybersecurity initiatives, continuously identify risks & issues and enforce robust security controls that should result in an improved enterprise compliance posture.

R͏oles & Responsibilities

• Lead the Cybersecurity operations team with a strong focus on DLP, Data protection & Cloud security governance.
• Hand-on experience on security tool governance and control effectiveness to maintain the compliance on Data protection, Cloud security control.
• Expertise on security control program (Data Loss Prevention, Data Security Governance & Cloud Security Operations) and drive continuous improvements.
• Define, develop & execute cybersecurity strategies aligned with Business goals and regulatory requirements.
• Good understanding on Data Security Governance controls lifecycle i.e. Data Discovery, Data Encryption, Classification & Labelling, Data Activity Monitoring, Data Security Posture Management (DSPM) and Data Masking across structured and unstructured data types
• Provides expertise and guidance on potential issues & risks remediations, enhancements, or delay experience in technology security areas to include cloud, data, storage, data access governance.
• Participate in security architecture review, security control assessment & support Audit.
• Expertise on operation & vendor management & governance to meet SLA metrics, health & compliance dashboards readiness, and reporting to the leadership.
• Strong leadership and team-building abilities.

Q͏ualifications

Education:

• Bachelor or Master’s degree in computer science, Information Security, Cybersecurity, or a related field
• Relevant certifications such as CISM, CISSP, CISA or equivalent are highly desirable

Experience:

• 8+ years of experience in cybersecurity with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Proven track record of implementation and executing cybersecurity strategies & governance in a complex & fast paced environment
• In-depth knowledge of cybersecurity tools, technologies, best practices.

Applications from people with disabilities are explicitly welcome.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, caste, creed, religion, gender, marital status, age, ethnic and national origin, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, political orientation, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Wipro is committed to creating an accessible, supportive, and inclusive workplace. Reasonable accommodation will be provided to all applicants including persons with disabilities, throughout the recruitment and selection process. Accommodations must be communicated in advance of the application, where possible, and will be reviewed on an individual basis. Wipro provides equal opportunities to all and values diversity.