Director of Cybersecurity
- Uplers
- 15 - 22 years
- Bengaluru
- 2 months ago
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Job Description
Cybersecurity DirectorExperience: 15 - 20 Years Exp.
Salary : Competitive
Preferred Notice Period: Within 30 Days
Shift: 06:30PM to 03:30AM IST
Opportunity Type: Remote
Placement Type: Permanent(*Note: This is a requirement for one of Uplers' Clients)Must have skills required :
Cybersecurity, LeadershipVriba (One of Uplers' Clients) is Looking for:
Director of Cybersecurityr who is passionate about their work, eager to learn and grow, and who is committed to delivering exceptional results. If you are a team player, with a positive attitude and a desire to make a difference, then we want to hear from you. Role Overview Description
The Cybersecurity Director is responsible for the strategic vision and scaling of the cybersecurity practice to serve external clients. This leader will ensure robust security governance, risk management, and compliance across operations, with a specific emphasis on U.S. customer accounts and regulatory requirements (HIPAA, PCI-DSS, SOC 2, etc.). They will also act as the lead principal consultant for major client engagements.Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership & Practice Building:
Define, lead, and execute the information security strategy aligned with business objectives and regulatory requirements.
Establish, develop, and launch new cybersecurity and compliance service offerings tailored for an IT services provider model.
Serve as the subject matter expert (SME) and primary interface for key clients, assessing their infrastructure, identifying vulnerabilities, and consulting on best practices implementation.
Provide strategic guidance to executive leadership and clients, regularly presenting risk posture updates and translating complex technical issues into understandable business risks.
Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC):
Oversee cybersecurity governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) frameworks for all internal operations and U.S. customer accounts.
Lead all security audits, risk assessments, and compliance checks (e.g., HIPAA, PCI-DSS, SOC 2, GDPR, CCPA).
Develop and enforce security policies, standards, and best practices across all internal and client technology functions.
Lead the initiatives to achieve and maintain critical compliance certifications, starting with SOC 2 Type I and Type II.
Security Operations & Technology:
Manage threat intelligence, vulnerability management, and incident response programs.
Monitor emerging threats and ensure timely adoption of next-gen security technologies (Zero Trust, AI/ML-based detection, cloud security, etc.).
Partner with cross-functional teams to embed security-by-design into new products, platforms, and initiatives.
Team Management & Collaboration:
Build and mentor a high-performing cybersecurity team in India, supporting both regional and global operations.
Collaborate with U.S.-based IT, legal, compliance, and executive teams to ensure seamless integration of security operations and client strategy.Qualifications & Experience
Education: Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field.
Experience: 15+ years of progressive experience in cybersecurity leadership, with at least 3-5 years in a senior management role.
Global Exposure: Proven experience supporting global enterprises or U.S.-based clients is mandatory.
Expertise: Strong knowledge of risk management, governance frameworks, compliance regulations, and security standards (especially SOC 2).
Technical Acumen: Hands-on expertise in cloud security (AWS, Azure, GCP), network security, data protection, and endpoint security. Familiarity with DevSecOps, AI-driven security, and Zero Trust architecture.
Knowledge of tools like ServiceNow GRC, MetricStream, RSA Archer, Okta, MS Entra, Cyberark, BeyondTrust PAM, Palo Alto Prisma, Zscaler, Everbridge, Palo Alto Cortex XSOAR, Google Siemplify SOAR, Splunk SOAR
Leadership: Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills; proven ability to build a team and a professional services practice from the ground up.Preferred Certifications
CISSP Certified Information Systems Security Professional
CISM Certified Information Security Manager
CCISO Certified Chief Information Security Officer
CISA, CRISC, CEH or equivalent certifications a plus.How to apply for this opportunity:
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3. Increase your chances to get shortlisted & meet the client for the Interview!About Our Client:
Vriba is a pioneering technology company that specializes in delivering cutting-edge solutions in cloud(hybrid), artificial intelligence, analytics and legacy applications across various industries. As a prominent leader in the field, Vriba offers a wide range of services, including IT governance, architect/design, coding, verification & validation, and business documentation, ensuring seamless and efficient operations for its clients.About Uplers:
Uplers is the #1 hiring platform for SaaS companies, designed to help you hire top product and engineering talent quickly and efficiently. Our end-to-end AI-powered platform combines artificial intelligence with human expertise to connect you with the best engineering talent from India.
With over 1M deeply vetted professionals, Uplers streamlines the hiring process, reducing lengthy screening times and ensuring you find the perfect fit. Companies like GitLab, Twilio, TripAdvisor, and AirBnB trust Uplers to scale their tech and digital teams effectively and cost-efficiently.
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Job Classification
Industry: IT Services & ConsultingFunctional Area / Department: IT & Information SecurityRole Category: IT SecurityRole: Head - Information SecurityEmployement Type: Full timeContact Details:
Company: UplersLocation(s): Bengaluru
Keyskills: Leadership Cyber Security HIPAA Team Management Cloud Security Security Strategy CISSP Devsecops SOC2 Risk Management CISM IT Security
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