Security Incident & Project Manager

Employ; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Employ is seeking an experienced Security Incident & Project Manager in Bengaluru to drive and coordinate cross-functional security initiatives. You will manage incident response timelines, security requests, and lead security projects from planning through execution while coordinating remediation efforts and maintaining compliance documentation.

The role requires 5+ years in security incidents and project management, with strong knowledge of security operations, incident handling, and relevant

Qualifications

• 5+ years in Security Incidents & Project management, with at least 2 years in Information Security or Cybersecurity.
• Strong understanding of security practices, incident management, and compliance standards.
• Proven ability to manage multiple initiatives across diverse teams.
• Skilled in developing and maintaining documentation and procedural controls.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Incident Response Oversight: Support incident handling by managing timelines, stakeholders, and documentation.
• Security Request Management: Triage incoming security requests, assign owners, and ensure timely closure.
• Project Leadership: Lead cross-functional security projects from planning through execution, ensuring timely delivery and risk mitigation.
• Vulnerability Remediation: Coordinate and track remediation efforts across technical teams.
• Process Improvement: Propose and implement improvements to enhance security operations and compliance workflows.
• Documentation: Maintain up-to-date security policies, procedures, and documentation repositories.
• Collaboration: Partner with internal teams to enforce policies and ensure alignment with security objectives.
• Communication: Facilitate meetings, provide project status updates, and brief stakeholders regularly.
• Metrics & Reporting: Track KPIs, program health, and trends for leadership reporting.
• Additional Support: Assist security leadership with ad-hoc tasks and team initiatives.

Skills

Security incident management

Project management

Documentation

Communication

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Independent work

Multitasking

Tools

SIEM

XDR

Zero Trust

SOC 2

ISO 27001

Job description

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and proactive Security Incident & Project Manager to drive and coordinate cross-functional security initiatives across the organization. This role is critical to ensuring the timely delivery of incident management, and operational security programs while maintaining transparency and alignment with both business goals and regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate will have both proven Security Incident Management and direct Project Management experience, a solid understanding of cybersecurity operations, and the ability to collaborate effectively with both technical teams and business stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Incident Response Oversight: Support incident handling by managing timelines, stakeholders, and documentation.
• Security Request Management: Triage incoming security requests, assign owners, and ensure timely closure.
• Project Leadership: Lead cross-functional security projects from planning through execution, ensuring timely delivery and risk mitigation.
• Vulnerability Remediation: Coordinate and track remediation efforts across technical teams.
• Process Improvement: Propose and implement improvements to enhance security operations and compliance workflows.
• Documentation: Maintain up-to-date security policies, procedures, and documentation repositories.
• Collaboration: Partner with internal teams to enforce policies and ensure alignment with security objectives.
• Communication: Facilitate meetings, provide project status updates, and brief stakeholders regularly.
• Metrics & Reporting: Track KPIs, program health, and trends for leadership reporting.
• Additional Support: Assist security leadership with ad-hoc tasks and team initiatives.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of Security Incidents & Project management experience, with at least 2 year in Information Security or Cybersecurity.
• Strong understanding of security practices, security incident management, and compliance standards.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple initiatives across diverse teams.
• Skilled in developing and maintaining documentation and procedural controls.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently in a dynamic environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge on Security Tools – SIEM, XDR, Zero Trust, etc.
• Experience with SOC 2, ISO 27001, or other compliance frameworks.
• Hands on handling in security incidents, control testing, and audit response preparation.
• Experience working in SaaS, cloud-native, or B2B environments.
• Knowledge on utilizing AI tools / AI Agents
• Project Management Certification such as PMI or PRINCE2

Why Join Us?

At our core, we’re a mission-driven security team that believes protecting people and their data is more than just a responsibility, it’s a purpose. In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to make a real impact by helping safeguard sensitive HR data while shaping the future of our company’s security culture. You’ll collaborate with a supportive, cross-functional team, lead meaningful projects, and contribute to a work environment built on trust, growth, and continuous improvement. If you’re passionate about making a difference and want to grow in a place where your voice matters, we’d love to have you on the team.