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Information Security Manager In Chennai

  • Salary: 4.5 to 9.5 LPA
  • Exp: 1 - 6 years
  • Location: Chennai
  • Job Type: Full-time

Overview

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Information Security Manager to lead our cybersecurity initiatives. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing and maintaining security policies, managing incident response, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, and guiding the organization toward a strong security posture. You will lead a team of security professionals and work across departments to mitigate risks and safeguard digital assets.

Job Description

An Information Security Manager is responsible for developing, implementing, and managing an organizations information security strategy. They oversee security operations, policies, and compliance to protect data, systems, and infrastructure from cyber threats. This leadership role requires technical expertise, risk management skills, and strategic thinking.

Education

Bachelors degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field. A Masters degree or MBA is a plus. Industry certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, or ISO 27001 Lead Implementer are strongly preferred.

Roles and Responsibilities

  1. Develop and implement information security strategies and policies
  2. Manage security audits and risk assessments
  3. Oversee the organizations security operations and incident response
  4. Ensure compliance with regulatory and legal requirements
  5. Conduct security training and awareness programs
  6. Monitor security systems and analyze security incidents
  7. Lead and mentor the security team
  8. Collaborate with IT and business units to align security initiatives
  9. Evaluate and select security tools and technologies
  10. Manage data loss prevention and encryption strategies
  11. Report security posture and risks to senior leadership
  12. Plan and test disaster recovery and business continuity strategies

Required Skills

  1. Information Security Management
  2. Risk Assessment
  3. Incident Response
  4. Network Security
  5. Security Policies and Procedures
  6. SIEM Tools
  7. Vulnerability Management
  8. Compliance (ISO 27001
  9. GDPR
  10. HIPAA)
  11. Firewall and IDS/IPS Management
  12. Data Protection
  13. Security Auditing
  14. Security Awareness Training
  15. Cloud Security (AWS
  16. Azure
  17. GCP)
  18. Project Management
  19. Identity and Access Management (IAM)
  20. Encryption Technologies
  21. Disaster Recovery Planning
  22. Leadership
  23. Communication Skills
  24. Strategic Planning
  25. Budget Management

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