Unit Manager - Information Security

Job Summary

Information security tech team member (with skip level reporting to CISO) who is proficient in maintaining managing WAF technology, Information Security tool management governance. Understanding of regulatory requirements, maintaining the tool compliance, configuring the tool policy, logs review alert/incident handling. Driving information Security projects Monitoring Key Risk Indicators (KRIs) for Information Security.

Duties and Responsibilities

A-Minimum required Accountabilities for this role

Strong hands-on experience in Web Application Firewall (WAF) deployment, configuration, and management.

Experienced in DDOS and BOT protection platform management and incident closures.

Knowledge of network security concepts (BOT protection, Zero Trust, DDoS protection, SSL/TLS, IDS/IPS).

Security Monitoring Automation:

Experience with SIEM tools (Sentinel / Splunk / QRadar ) for threat detection.

Familiarity with automation tools ( SOAR / Ansible / Terraform) for security policy management.

Incident Response Compliance:

Handling security incidents related to WAF, DDoS, and firewall breaches.

Knowledge of compliance standards (PCI-DSS, OWASP Top 10, NIST). Responsible for Incident, Problem, Change Management Service Request.

Security agent / software compliance like AV/EDR, Vulnerability management tool, FIM, SIEM agent.

Knowledge of strong in ITIL Process.

B-Additional Accountabilities pertaining to the role

Design, implement, and manage WAF/DDOS/BOT policies to protect web applications from attacks (SQLi, XSS, OWAPS top 10 etc.).

Maintain compliance as per organization compliance policy

Work with SOC team to investigate security alerts and improve detection rules.

Document security policies, configurations, and incident reports.

Flexible to extend beyond work hours towards accomplishing assigned tasks.

Interaction with OEM for Highly Critical technical support.

Responsible for Reports Technical documentation.

Communicate effectively with stakeholders cross function teams

Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and communication skills

Key Decisions / Dimensions

Identification of right contacts to channelise the issue/problem for closure.

Review the alert/incident and categorised True positive / False positive and take require steps.

Discuss observation response as applicable improve security controls.

Decide if the policy and procedure documents need changes based on new regulations or audit outcomes. Potential regulatory actions due to non-compliances

Major Challenges

Handling of fast changing environment with variety of cloud service providers

Handling of compliance expectations in stringent timelines

Handling multiple stakeholders at a time

Coordination with third party consultants who assist in auditing and compliance initiatives

Required Qualifications and Experience

a)Qualifications

Minimum 3+ years of experience in Web application monitoring (WAF)

Minimum 2+ years in Information / Cyber / application security.

b)Work Experience

Knowledge hands-on experience in information security tool compliance incident management (WAF, AV/EDR, Vulnerability management tool, FIM, SIEM agent)

Sound knowledge on IT infrastructure, Information Security concept tools, ISMS BCMS frameworks, regulatory guidelines related to IT and cyber for NBFCs

Experience in Project management.

Positive attitude, Hard Worker and team player

Excellent Communication and Leadership Skills

Certifications like CEH (Ethical Hacking), Azure/AWS Security, WAF/application penetration testing would be an added advantage

Cloud security knowledge with CSPM, CWPP experience would be added advantage