Senior Manager - Security Solutions

Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI); Delhi; On-site; INR 2,655,000 - 3,245,000; Part time

Job summary

Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) seeks a Senior Manager – Security Solutions in Delhi to lead the IT security program at national scale. The role is contractual through GA Digital Web Word Pvt. Ltd., reporting within the Information Security Division.

The candidate will manage security operations, design and implement security architectures, and guide senior management on strategy and risk. Strong communication and stakeholder engagement are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Must have demonstrated experience in Information/Cyber Security in large organizations or government projects.
• Ability to assess and evaluate diverse information security solutions and platforms.
• Strong drafting, documentation, communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily IT security operations and drive the security strategy.
• Identify gaps and oversee improvement of security controls and processes.
• Draft security advisories and circulars for partners and stakeholders.
• Lead and mentor junior security staff and drive security capability development.
• Engage with senior management on security roadmaps and risk posture.
• Coordinate with CERT-In, NCIIPC, and other agencies for advisories.

Skills

Information security

Cyber security

Government IT projects

Solution architecture

Vendor management

Stakeholder leadership

Technical writing

Education

Certifications: CISSP/CISM/CCSP

Job description

Position: Senior Manager – Security Solutions Delhi

Salary: Upto 29.50 LPA

Location: Under the Information Security Division, UIDAI HQ — station at UIDAI HQrs Delhi

Engagement: Contractual — Through GA Digital Web Word Pvt. Ltd.

Engagement: Contractual (Through GA Digital Web Word Pvt. Ltd.)

Educational Qualification & Certifications

• Mandatory Certification:
• At least one of the following:
• CISSP / CISM / CCSP
• Experience:
• Minimum 10+ years in Information Security / Cyber Security / Government IT Projects

Key Experience & Skill Requirements

The candidate should have demonstrated experience in:

• Information Security and Cyber Security implementation in large organizations and Government projects
• Assessing and evaluating a wide range of information security solutions, platforms and products
• Designing solution architecture and security frameworks
• Excellent drafting, documentation, technical writing, communication and presentation skills
• Building and maintaining strong vendor alliances and strategic partnerships
• Advising Senior Management on Information Security strategies and implementation roadmaps
• Providing thought leadership and supporting senior leadership in organization-wide security visioning
• Managing relationships across the organization and with external vendors, including discussions at Board and Executive levels on value, benefits and risk

Job Profile / Responsibilities

The Senior Manager – Security Solutions will be responsible for the overall security posture of UIDAI and shall perform the following:

• Manage daily operations and execution of the IT Security Strategy
• Conduct continuous assessment of existing IT security practices, systems and controls, and identify gaps
• Oversee implementation of security processes, review effectiveness and recommend improvements
• Draft and issue security advisories, notifications and circulars to partners, vendors and stakeholders
• Lead, guide and evaluate the performance of junior security staff
• Drive change management initiatives and build new IT security capabilities
• Develop and implement strategies to minimize cyber risks, vulnerabilities and attack surfaces
• Assist UIDAI in all Information Security operational matters, including:
• Security incidents and breaches
• Cyber security advisories
• Network deployment and security operations
• Configuration management
• System hardening, maintenance and troubleshooting
• Review, analyse and follow-up on advisories and alerts issued by:
• CERT-In
• NCIIPC
• SANS
• US-CERT
• Other national and international cyber security agencies

Why this role is critical

This position is a senior leadership role responsible for protecting UIDAI’s national-scale identity ecosystem by ensuring:

• Regulatory and statutory compliance
• Strategic alignment of IT security with UIDAI’s mission