Senior Leader Information Security

National Payments Corporation of India; Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) is seeking a senior cybersecurity and risk leader to oversee regulatory compliance, security controls, and third-party risk management. The role interfaces with government bodies and member banks to uphold DPDP, GDPR, and international standards.

You will drive security architecture, advise on risk, and coordinate cross-functional teams to strengthen NPCI’s information security posture across ecosystems and platforms.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with information security standards and governance frameworks.
• Ability to engage and influence multiple stakeholders and leadership.
• Experience with cloud security and regulatory compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide direction on regulatory compliance and cybersecurity protection.
• Lead development and maintenance of international information security controls.
• Oversee third-party risk assessments and privacy considerations, including adherence to DPDP and GDPR.

Skills

ISO 27701

GDPR

PCI DSS

NIST 800-53

CIS 20

ISO 22301

IAM

PAM

Cloud security

Job description

National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) | Full Time

The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) is a pivotal institution in India's digital payments ecosystem, established by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and the Indian Banks’ Association (IBA). It operates under the Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007, and is incorporated as a "Not for Profit" company under Section 25 of the Companies Act 1956 (now Section 8 of the Companies Act 2013). NPCI is dedicated to building world‑class digital payment infrastructure through innovative and efficient retail payment platforms. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, NPCI is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace culture, with zero tolerance for discrimination based on race, ethnicity, disability, gender identity, or sexual orientation, including support for the LGBTQ+ community.

To learn more about our company please click on link AboutNPCI

Our Culture

The NPCIWAY – Our Guiding Principles

At NPCI, we foster a culture of Inclusion, Innovation, and a High‑Performance Workplace.

The NPCIWAY is not just a framework - it’s a shared commitment by every individual to align with our evolving business needs, dynamic market conditions, and workforce expectations.

Five Tenets of the NPCIWAY

• ForwardThinkingMind-Set
• CustomerFirst
• LeadWith Purpose
• PassiontoDeliver
• AllSucceedTogether

Employee Perks and Benefits

Insurance & Wellness:

• ComprehensiveCoverage: Medical, accidental, and life insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program: Onsite medical center, financial/legal counselling, mental wellness.
• AnnualWellnessBouquet: Holistic wellbeing support

Family & Childcare:

• ParentalLeave: Inclusive maternity and paternity leave.
• Nanny at home Support: Assistance for Working Parents

Mobility & Lifestyle:

• MobilityBenefits: Relocation, transfers, and travel support.
• HomeLoanInterestSupport: Upto50% reimbursement*
• MobileReimbursement: New handset every 2 years.
• CarLease, SalaryAdvance, SubsidizedMeals.
• Reward & Recognition Program.
• Technology Innovation: Patents and IP Rights policy.

Retirement Planning:

• ProvidentFund(PF) and Gratuity Contributions.

Why Join Us

At NPCI, you’ll be part of a purpose-driven organization shaping the future of digital payments in India and beyond. NPCI offers a unique opportunity to work on cutting‑edge projects that directly impact millions. We foster a culture of innovation, inclusion, and high performance, where every individual is empowered to lead with purpose and deliver with passion. With a strong focus on employee wellbeing, continuous learning, and collaborative success, NPCI is more than just a workplace - it’s a platform to grow, contribute, and make a meaningful difference.

This role is responsible for ascertaining and overseeing the risk and security guidelines and controls applicable to third parties interacting with NPCI. It will ensure ecosystem‑wide compliance with evolving security requirements arising from innovations across the organization.

The core focus of the role will be to ensure that member banks and TPAPs comply with the standards laid down by NPCI. It will also interface with CERT‑In, NCIIPC, NCCC, RBI, MeitY and other government bodies on cybersecurity‑related matters.

The role will also play a key part in addressing privacy‑related aspects, including adherence to the DPDP Act, GDPR and other applicable data protection requirements.

What you’ll own

Stakeholder Management and Leadership

• Provide direction on regulatory compliance and cybersecurity protection.
• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of international governance and management principles.
• Engage with multiple stakeholders across organizational boundaries.

Risk and Control Objectives

• Develop and maintain robust international information security controls.
• Provide an external perspective to strengthen the design and implementation of security controls.
• Lead and review assessments for external agencies and members.

Decision‑Making and Problem‑Solving

• Make decisions regarding the maintenance of the security posture of the organization and its subsidiaries.
• Identify emerging global cyber‑threat trends and align organizational strategy to address them.
• Provide solutions to address international challenges related to security architecture.

Specialization in Multiple Security Domains

• Act as a subject matter expert (SME) across multiple internal security domains, such as Identity and Access Management (IAM), infrastructure security, application security cloud security, Data Privacy and DPDP Act.
• Engage with development teams to enable DevSecOps.
• Demonstrate SME-level knowledge of key security and data protection standards and frameworks, such as GDPR, CIS, ISO 27001, NIST and PCI DSS.

What sets you apart

• Coordinating with external entities and multiple stakeholders on information security‑related matters.
• Identifying security gaps and following up to ensure their closure.
• Focusing information security operations on external parties and addressing data protection and privacy‑related concerns.

Decisions Made by the Job Holder

• Reviewing and verifying controls relating to third‑party applications and member banks.
• Certifying third parties associated with NPCI.
• Reviewing information security controls and guidelines followed by TPAPs and member banks.
• Effectively addressing various data‑related concerns, as required by the Data Protection Officer (DPO), and ensuring adherence to DPDP and GDPR requirements.
• Conducting various third‑party audits to ensure acceptable levels of cyber hygiene.

Recommendations to or Approval by Superior

• Exceptions and approvals relating to third‑party risks.
• Measures to strengthen ecosystem‑wide cyber hygiene.
• Matters relating to data protection and privacy.

Requirements

• Understanding of Cybersecurity maturity frameworks and Information security standards like, but not limited to, ISO 27701, GDPR, PCI DSS, NIST 800-53, CIS 20, ISO 22301.
• Experience at engaging, influencing, and managing multiple stakeholders across departmental and organizational boundaries up to C-suite.
• Excellent understanding of legislations and regulations that impact Information security, e.g. GDPR.
• Develop, implement and administer technical security standards as well as a suite of security practices.
• Understanding of cloud service deployment and architecture with implementation experience on multiple cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, GCP etc.
• Good understanding of security technologies and wider payment business solutions like Firewall, IDS/IPS, PIM/PAM, IAM setup, APIs, ISO 8583 etc.
• Understanding of the emerging threat landscape and technologies, and what measures can be taken to protect the information security posture of the organization.