Deputy Director - BISO Information Security - Data Analytics And Artificial Intelligence

PepsiCo; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 7,500,000; Full time

Job summary

PepsiCo is seeking a Deputy Director Information Security Integration to lead security risk management for its Data and AI teams. The role embeds in the organization, guiding governance, risk oversight, and security-by-design across capabilities with a focus on reducing barriers to compliance.

You will coach global capability teams, translate complex security concepts for diverse audiences, and drive proactive remediation, incident response, and ongoing security improvements across business, IT,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Information Security or IT-related field.
• 11-14 years total experience; 4+ years IT experience in Consumer/Packaged Goods context; 3+ years Information Security experience.
• Certifications like CISM, CISSP, CRISC, GIAC/GSEC preferred.
• Knowledge of NIST CSF, AI RMF, CIS Top 20, OWASP Top 20, and LLM Top 10.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for secure adoption of AI/GenAI across PepsiCo, guiding governance and risk oversight.
• Act as Security Coach to global capability teams on risk management, mitigation, and remediation.
• Identify, assess, and report security gaps; develop action plans to address opportunities.
• Coach delivery teams to enforce defense-in-depth security from planning cycles.
• Engage stakeholders as a trusted advisor on Information Security strategy, services, and processes.
• Develop tailored content and present on security programs, incidents, threats, and risk topics.
• Overcome stakeholder resistance and align Business, IT, OT, and Cybersecurity.
• Monitor post-incident recovery activities with stakeholders and incident management teams.
• Continuously advance knowledge of PepsiCo’s business, technology, and security ecosystem.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Written and verbal communication

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Lifelong learning

Strategic thinking

Team collaboration

Self-motivation

Prioritization under pressure

Education

Bachelor’s/Advanced degree in Information Security or IT-related studies

Job description

Job Description

The Deputy Director Information Security Integration is a key member of the Business Information Security Office responsible for guiding and driving information security risk management priorities, issues, and mitigation as an embed in PepsiCo’s Data and Artificial Intelligence team. Part of a small team focused on stakeholder adoption of multi-faceted security approaches, the role requires creative, resourceful approaches and proactive engagement with stakeholders across cybersecurity, business, and technical capability teams to identify and mitigate risk. The role also continuously strives to shift security left, minimize barriers to security compliance, and attain new efficiencies in risk management processes.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for the secure adoption of AI/GenAI across PepsiCo by driving governance, risk oversight, and security-by-design expectations, and partnering with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure AI capabilities are deployed responsibly, compliantly, and with acceptable risk.
• Act as Security Coach and advisor to global capability teams in all aspects of security risk management, from issue identification, stakeholder alignment, development of mitigating controls, and execution of remediation plans
• Identify, assess, and report on security gaps within global capability teams; develop action plans to address opportunity areas
• Provide feedback and coaching to delivery teams to drive defense-in-depth security requirements from initiative planning cycles
• Engage with key stakeholders and partners as a trusted advisor on Information Security strategy, services, and processes
• Develop tailored content and present on Information Security programs, initiatives, incidents, threats, and risk topics
• Identify and overcome stakeholder resistance and barriers, tightening the cohesion between Business, IT, OT, and Cybersecurity
• Monitor and facilitate post-incident recovery activities in collaboration with stakeholders, incident management teams, and other key partners
• Continuously advance and deepen knowledge of PepsiCo’s business, technology, and security ecosystem, along with associated best practices and emerging threats

Qualifications

Required Education/Experience

• Bachelor’s or Advanced degree (Information Security or IT-related studies preferred)
• 11-14 years of total experience
• 4+ years of IT experience (Consumer and Packaged Goods preferred, with technical knowledge in AI, data science, data analytics)
• 3+ years Information Security experience (technical experience as a BISO, security architect, or security engineer preferred)
• CISM, CISSP, CRISC, GIAC/GSEC certifications (preferred)
• Well-versed in NIST Cybersecurity Framework and AI RMF, CIS Top 20 Critical Controls, OWASP Top 20 and LLM Top 10
• Knowledge of Project Management and Agile methodologies
• Written/spoken English proficiency

Skills

• Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
• Innovative and collaborative problem solver
• Ability to translate technical information into plain language
• Highly self-motivated and directed
• Strong organizational skills
• Dedicated and resourceful life-long learner
• Excellent attention to detail
• Ability to analyze and automate processes for effectiveness and efficiency
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work across multiple organizations and teams
• Willing “can do” attitude
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment