Information Security Officer

Intense Technologies; Delhi; On-site; INR 3,500,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Intense Technologies in Delhi is seeking an experienced Head of Cyber Security to lead enterprise cybersecurity strategy, strengthen security posture, and drive compliance across the organization.

You will oversee SOC operations, incident response, vulnerability management, IAM, EDR/XDR, cloud and application security, and collaborate with technology teams to embed security across applications and infrastructure.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in Cyber Security / Information Security.
• Experience in financial services, NBFC, banking, or regulated industries preferred.
• Graduate degree with relevant cybersecurity certifications preferred.
• Strong communication skills with experience engaging senior leadership and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute enterprise cybersecurity strategy and roadmap.
• Lead Security Operations, Incident Response, Threat Management, and Cyber Risk Management.
• Conduct and oversee Vulnerability Assessment, Penetration Testing (VAPT), and Security Assessments.
• Manage cybersecurity governance, policies, procedures, and security controls.
• Ensure compliance with RBI, NHB, ISO 27001, ITGC, and regulatory requirements.
• Drive implementation and management of security solutions: IAM, EDR/XDR, Endpoint Security, MDM, Email Security, Application Security, Cloud Security.
• Manage security audits, certifications, compliance reviews, and third-party risk assessments.
• Establish security metrics, KPIs, dashboards, and executive reporting.
• Lead and mentor cybersecurity teams and drive security awareness initiatives.
• Collaborate with technology teams to embed security across applications, infrastructure, and cloud environments.

Skills

Cybersecurity Strategy & Governance

Information Security Management

Security Operations Center (SOC) Mgmt

Incident Response & Crisis Management

Vulnerability Management & VAPT

Risk Assessment & Mitigation

Security Architecture & Controls

IAM, EDR/XDR, MDM, Endpoint Security

Cloud Security & Application Security

Regulatory Compliance (RBI/NHB/ISO 270

Vendor Security Assessment

Security Audits & Certifications

Team Leadership & Stakeholder Mgmt

Education

Graduate degree

Cybersecurity certifications

Job description

***Delhi Location***

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced Head Cyber Security to lead enterprise cybersecurity strategy, strengthen security posture, manage cyber risks, and drive compliance initiatives across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute enterprise cybersecurity strategy and roadmap.
• Lead Security Operations, Incident Response, Threat Management, and Cyber Risk Management.
• Conduct and oversee Vulnerability Assessment, Penetration Testing (VAPT), and Security Assessments.
• Manage cybersecurity governance, policies, procedures, and security controls.
• Ensure compliance with RBI, NHB, ISO 27001, ITGC, and regulatory requirements.
• Drive implementation and management of security solutions:
  • Identity & Access Management (IAM)
  • Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR/XDR)
  • Endpoint Security
  • Mobile Device Management (MDM)
  • Email Security
  • Application Security
  • Cloud Security
• Manage security audits, certifications, compliance reviews, and third-party risk assessments.
• Establish security metrics, KPIs, dashboards, and executive reporting.
• Lead and mentor cybersecurity teams and drive security awareness initiatives.
• Collaborate with technology teams to embed security across applications, infrastructure, and cloud environments.

Required Skills

• Cybersecurity Strategy & Governance
• Information Security Management
• Security Operations Center (SOC) Management
• Incident Response & Crisis Management
• Vulnerability Management & VAPT
• Risk Assessment & Mitigation
• Security Architecture & Controls
• IAM, EDR/XDR, MDM, Endpoint Security
• Cloud Security & Application Security
• Regulatory Compliance (RBI/NHB/ISO 27001/ITGC)
• Vendor Security Assessment
• Security Audits & Certifications
• Team Leadership & Stakeholder Management

Experience & Qualification

• 15+ years of experience in Cyber Security / Information Security.
• Experience in financial services, NBFC, banking, or regulated industries preferred.
• Graduate degree with relevant cybersecurity certifications preferred.
• Strong communication skills with experience engaging | Cyber Risk | SOC | SIEM | IAM | EDR | XDR | Cloud Security | VAPT | ISO 27001 | RBI Compliance senior leadership and business stakeholders.