Technical Lead, IT Security

Jobgether

India

Remote

INR 9,390,000 - 19,136,000

Full time

2 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Base salary range
Stock grants
Remote-first
IWG membership
Diversity & inclusion
Disability accommodations

Job summary

Jobgether is seeking a Technical Lead, IT Security based in India to provide strategic and hands-on security leadership across enterprise endpoints, networks, SaaS, and cloud platforms. You will shape a multi-year security roadmap, mentor engineers, and drive the adoption of scalable security practices in a remote-first environment.

You will own the EDR, SWG, CASB, ZTNA, SSPM, and DLP programs, lead security architecture initiatives, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to protect

Qualifications

  • 7+ years of cybersecurity experience with at least 2 years in a technical leadership or security architecture role.
  • Hands-on architectural and implementation experience with EDR, SWG, CASB, ZTNA, SSPM, and DLP.
  • Strong knowledge of MITRE ATT&CK, NIST, CIS, ISO 27001, and SOC.
  • Scripting in Bash, Python, or PowerShell.
  • Experience leading security solution rollouts with internal stakeholders.
  • Familiarity with Claude, Gemini, and Model Context Protocol (MCP).

Responsibilities

  • Act as SME and technical owner for EDR platforms and processes, defining architecture and policies.
  • Lead design and optimization of SWG, CASB, and ZTNA solutions.
  • Define strategy to improve SaaS security posture with SSPM tools.
  • Drive DLP implementation across endpoints, networks, SaaS, and cloud assets.
  • Lead enterprise browser initiatives (Island or Chrome Enterprise) and related policies.
  • Ensure secure browsing on endpoints and mobile devices.
  • Own endpoint vulnerability and patch management program.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to design security solutions aligned with needs.
  • Provide mentorship to engineers across security platforms.
  • Develop a 1–3 year technical roadmap for endpoint, network, and SaaS controls.
  • Drive automation and continuous improvement in security operations.

Skills

Security leadership
Security architecture
Endpoint security
Cloud security
Scripting & automation
Stakeholder management
English communication

Tools

EDR
SWG
CASB
ZTNA
SSPM
DLP

Job description

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Technical Lead, IT Security based in India.

The Technical Lead, IT Security will provide strategic and hands-on technical leadership across enterprise endpoint, network, SaaS, and cloud security platforms. With an AI-first mindset, you will define the architecture, implementation, and continuous improvement of critical security solutions in a globally distributed, remote-first environment. You will lead initiatives spanning endpoint detection and response, secure web access, zero trust, data loss prevention, and SaaS security posture management. The role combines security architecture, platform ownership, automation, and cross-functional collaboration to strengthen defenses and protect sensitive information. You will shape a multi-year technical roadmap aligned with evolving threats, business priorities, and global compliance requirements. You will also mentor engineers and drive the adoption of scalable security practices across the organization.

Accountabilities
  • Act as the subject matter expert and technical owner for Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) platforms and processes, defining architecture, optimizing configurations and policies, developing custom threat detection rules, and improving security across remote Mac and Windows endpoints and cloud assets.

  • Lead the design, configuration, and continuous policy optimization of Secure Web Gateway (SWG), Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB), and Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) solutions.

  • Define and execute the strategy for improving SaaS security posture through SaaS Security Posture Management (SSPM) tools and associated processes.

  • Drive the implementation of Data Loss Prevention (DLP) across endpoints, networks, SaaS applications, and cloud assets, leading the technical direction through the Crawl-Walk-Run maturity phases.

  • Lead the implementation and management of enterprise browser solutions, such as Island or Chrome Enterprise, including secure access to sensitive web applications, DLP policies, and ZTNA capabilities.

  • Ensure secure browsing experiences across both endpoint devices and mobile phones.

  • Own the endpoint vulnerability and patch management program, driving effective remediation and ongoing risk reduction.

  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders across technical and business functions to design and implement security solutions aligned with operational needs.

  • Provide technical mentorship and guidance to engineers, helping strengthen team capabilities across security platforms and technologies.

  • Develop and maintain a 1–3-year technical roadmap for endpoint, network, and SaaS security controls, aligning priorities with business objectives and the evolving threat landscape.

  • Drive automation, platform efficiency, and continuous improvement across security operations and engineering practices.

Requirements
  • An AI-first mindset, with an interest in applying emerging AI technologies to improve security engineering and operational effectiveness.

  • At least 7 years of cybersecurity experience, including a minimum of 2 years in a technical leadership or security architecture role.

  • Deep, hands-on architectural and implementation experience with core security technologies, including EDR, SWG, CASB, ZTNA, SSPM, and DLP.

  • Strong knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks and standards, including MITRE ATT&CK, NIST, CIS, ISO 27001, and SOC, with demonstrated experience translating framework requirements into practical security controls.

  • Scripting and automation experience using languages such as Bash, Python, or PowerShell.

  • Extensive experience leading the technical rollout, configuration, and adoption of enterprise security solutions in collaboration with internal stakeholders.

  • Familiarity with AI solutions such as Claude and Gemini, and comfort working with Model Context Protocol (MCP) solutions.

  • Excellent written and verbal English communication skills, including the ability to explain complex security concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.

  • Strong technical leadership, stakeholder management, problem-solving, and strategic planning capabilities.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • CISSP or CISM certification.

  • AWS or Google Cloud Platform (GCP) cloud engineering certification.

  • Experience using Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) platforms for threat hunting, event correlation, and complex telemetry queries.

Benefits
  • Competitive gross base salary, with the published global reference range of USD 100,000–203,800; final compensation is localized and determined by role-related criteria, including experience, skills, and location.

  • Stock grant opportunities, depending on role, employment status, and location.

  • Flexible working options in a remote-first environment.

  • Optional flexible office membership through IWG.

  • Additional perks and benefits based on employment status and country.

  • Equal opportunity workplace with a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and accessibility.

  • Reasonable accommodations available during the application, interview, and assessment process for candidates with disabilities or other needs.

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