Information Security Advisor

LevelBlue; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

LevelBlue is hiring an Information Security Advisor in Bengaluru, India, to oversee security activities, manage client relationships, and ensure compliance with security policies. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience in information security, holds relevant certifications, and demonstrates excellent analytical skills.

The role includes providing hands-on security guidance, participating in operational compliance, and educating staff on security policies. Flexible work arrangements are supported, and candidates must be legally authorized to work in India.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Information Security or Networking.
• Certifications in Security Sector (CISSP, GIAC, Security+, Cisco etc.)

Responsibilities

• Serve as the main contact for all operational security activities.
• Manage the implementation of the Security Agreement and compliance.
• Oversee security activities, processes, and policies.
• Track and resolve security issues.
• Meet regularly with account team to review security status.
• Provide informal security assessments.
• Participate in change control for security impacts.
• Manage security incidents within the client environment.
• Educate staff on security policies and processes.
• Identify improvement opportunities in security.

Skills

Information Security Operations

Project Management

Network Security Architecture & Administration

TCP/IP networking understanding

Vulnerability management

Threat hunting

Incident response activities

Common technologies (SIEM, EDR, etc.)

Firewall technologies (Palo Alto, Cisco, etc.)

Endpoint security technologies

Microsoft security suite

Education

BCA / B.Tech or relevant qualifications in cybersecurity

Job description

Information Security Advisor

LevelBlue reduces risk and builds lasting resilience so organizations can innovate and advance their mission with confidence. As the world’s most analyst‑recognized and largest pure‑play managed security services provider, LevelBlue elevates client outcomes that matter: stronger defense, faster response, and sustained business continuity. LevelBlue combines AI‑powered security operations, advanced threat intelligence, and elite human expertise to provide the most comprehensive portfolio of strategic advisory, managed security, offensive security, and incident response services.

The Information Security Advisor function provides a single point of contact for all security‑related activities for designated customer accounts, and takes a key leadership role by providing extensive hands‑on guidance in the development and implementation of security policies as related to designated accounts. The role extends further by providing hands‑on consultative security expertise to the customer in making and recommending key decisions in the area of security, which may include security architectural work, operational support, and other duties in support of the customer.

Duties

• Provide a single point of contact to the account management and delivery teams for all operational security related activities for the customer account. Maintain and oversee relationships for all delivery organizations providing security support.
• Manage the implementation of the Security Agreement. Proactively drive the operational compliance on the account. Provide in‑house consultancy on information risk management matters and advise on the implementation of security controls on the account.
• Oversee the implementation and management of operational security activities, processes and policies as required (e.g. Security Incident Management Process).
• Track and assist in the management of the resolution of reported operational security issues. Recommend actions, review plans and monitor progress of remedial actions. Manage the resolution of security risks identified as a result of reviews and audits, changes in the environment, operating practices or processes, or technology changes.
• On a regular basis (recommended at least monthly), meet with the account team to review security status, review any risks, issues, incidents, outstanding activities, current and planned changes.
• Provide informal security assessments for delivered processes or architectures to ensure that contractual requirements for information risk management and security controls are satisfied. Regularly review the delivery environment to identify security risks to the customer.
• Participate in change control (review and/or approval) activities for changes that may impact the customer’s security posture.
• Serve as a dedicated focal point for managing security or anti‑virus incidents that occur in the customer environment.
• Provide security‑related education to ensure security awareness and knowledge of applicable security policies and processes. Answer questions and concerns regarding those policies and processes.
• Ensure that opportunities to improve security are identified. Research new security technologies and practices and recommend additional security services as required.
• Offer executive‑level presentations for the account or client management and proactively keep senior leadership abreast of all account concerns.

Skills and Knowledge Requirements

Must have advanced skills/knowledge in several of the following areas:

Background

• Information Security Operations
• Project Management
• Network Security Architecture & Administration
• Understanding of TCP/IP networking and routers/access control devices
• Understanding of vulnerability management
• Broad understanding of threat hunting and incident response activities
• Intermediate knowledge of common technologies (SIEM, EDR, FW, IDS/IPS, AV, SEG, DLP, etc)
• Firewall technologies (Palo Alto, Fortinet, Cisco, Check Point, Juniper, etc)
• Endpoint security technologies (Microsoft Defender, Carbon Black, Cybereason, Cortex, Crowdstrike, etc)
• Microsoft security suite preferred (Sentinel, Azure, MDATP, etc)

Skills

• Excellent analytical thinking and problem‑solving skills
• Self‑managed/directed and team oriented
• Deadline and detail oriented
• Highly self‑motivated

Required

• At least 5 year experience in Information Security or Networking
• Certification(s) in Security Sector (CISSP, GIAC, Security+, Cisco etc.)

Education

• BCA / B.Tech graduates or candidates with relevant qualifications in cybersecurity, information technology or related fields.

This role is open to candidates legally authorized to work in India. LevelBlue supports flexible work and brings people together in person for key moments based on role, team, and business needs.

Equal Opportunity Statement

LevelBlue is committed to a culture of respect, inclusion, and equal opportunity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other status protected under applicable law.