Cyber & Information Security Specialist

Oxiliry; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Zohorecruit in Hyderabad is seeking a Cyber & Information Security Specialist to safeguard our systems, data, and processes. You will implement security controls, conduct risk assessments, and align with global standards such as SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, and HIPAA.

You will lead security testing, manage incidents, protect networks and cloud environments (AWS/Azure/GCP), and prepare for audits. Strong collaboration with DevOps and engineering teams to build secure architectures and foster security

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in cybersecurity, IT security, or information security.
• Proven experience implementing SOC 2, ISO 27001, or other compliance frameworks.
• Solid understanding of network security, cloud security (AWS/Azure/GCP), and endpoint protection.
• Experience with access control, SIEM, vulnerability management, and incident response.
• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, IT, Computer Science, or a related field (Master’s preferred).
• Preferred Certifications: CISSP, CISM, CEH, ISO 27001 Lead Implementer/Auditor.

Responsibilities

• Conduct risk assessments, vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, and security monitoring.
• Implement and maintain security controls across networks, servers, and cloud.
• Develop and enforce security policies, incident response plans, and data protection procedures.
• Lead implementation of compliance frameworks such as SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA.
• Understand DevOps and engineering workflows to ensure secure development and operations.
• Collaborate with teams to enforce secure architecture and practices.
• Train staff and IT team on security best practices and awareness.

Skills

Risk assessments

Vulnerability testing

Penetration testing

Security controls

SOC 2

ISO 27001

GDPR

HIPAA

Cloud security

AWS

Azure

GCP

SIEM

Access control

Incident response

Audits

DevSecOps

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity/IT/CS

CISSP

CISM

CEH

ISO 27001 Lead Implementer/Auditor

Tools

SIEM platforms

Cloud security tooling

Job description

Hyderabad, Pakistan | Posted on 07/08/2026

We are looking for a Cyber & Information Security Specialist to protect our systems, data,

and processes. The ideal candidate will implement security controls, perform risk assessments,

and actively secure our environment while ensuring compliance with global standards such as

SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, and HIPAA

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct risk assessments, vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, and security
• monitoring
• Implement and maintain security controls across networks, servers, and cloud
• Develop and enforce security policies, incident response plans, and data protection
• procedures
• Lead implementation of compliance frameworks such as SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR,
• HIPAA
• Ensure data protection, privacy, and governance best practices across the organization
• Understand DevOps and engineering workflows to ensure secure development and
• Solid understanding of network, application, and cloud security (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
• Set up and manage security tools (endpoint protection, access controls, logging,
• monitoring)
• Prepare for audits and certifications, including documentation and evidence collection
• Collaborate with teams to enforce secure architecture and practices
• Train staff and IT team on security best practices and awareness
• Gradually build and mentor a small internal security function from IT staff
• Stay up-to-date on emerging cybersecurity threats and industry trends

Qualifications & Requirements

• 3–5 years of experience in cybersecurity, IT security, or information security
• Proven experience implementing SOC 2, ISO 27001, or other compliance frameworks
• (not just auditing)
• Solid understanding of network security, cloud security (AWS/Azure/GCP), and endpoint
• protection
• Experience with access control, SIEM, vulnerability management, and incident response
• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, IT, Computer Science, or a related field (Master’s
• preferred)
• Preferred Certifications:CISSP, CISM, CEH, ISO 27001 Lead Implementer/Auditor

Soft Skills

• Self-starter with a practical problem-solving mindset
• Good English proficiency and strong communication skills
• Ability to balance security with business needs
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Location: Hyderabad (preferred) or Karachi