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Head of Cybersecurity & Information Security

Establish and lead APPIT Software's cybersecurity program in Hyderabad, protecting enterprise products, customer data, and infrastructure through a defense-in-depth strategy spanning application security, threat intelligence, and compliance.

Hyderabad, India

Full-time

Leadership

Responsibilities

Build and lead the cybersecurity organization from the ground up, hiring and mentoring a team of 10-15 security engineers, analysts, and architects across application security, infrastructure security, and GRC functions
Define and implement a comprehensive information security program aligned with NIST CSF, ISO 27001, and SOC 2 frameworks, achieving and maintaining certifications required by enterprise customers
Establish a Security Operations Center (SOC) with 24/7 monitoring capabilities, SIEM/SOAR integration, threat intelligence feeds, and automated incident response playbooks
Drive application security initiatives including secure SDLC integration, SAST/DAST tooling, dependency vulnerability management, penetration testing programs, and bug bounty partnerships
Own the risk management framework including regular risk assessments, third-party vendor security reviews, business continuity planning, and board-level risk reporting
Serve as the primary security liaison for enterprise clients, responding to security questionnaires, participating in audits, and building trust through transparency and demonstrated security maturity

Requirements

15+ years of experience in information security with at least 5 years in CISO, Head of Security, or Director-level roles at technology or SaaS companies
Deep expertise in security frameworks (NIST CSF, ISO 27001, SOC 2, OWASP) with hands-on experience achieving and maintaining compliance certifications
Strong technical foundation in application security, network security, cloud security (AWS/Azure), identity management, and encryption technologies including AES-256 and PKI
Experience building and operating Security Operations Centers with SIEM platforms (Splunk, Sentinel, Elastic), SOAR tools, and threat intelligence integration
Proven ability to translate security risks into business language and influence executive decision-making on security investments and risk acceptance
Industry-recognized certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, or OSCP demonstrating depth and breadth of security expertise

Nice to Have

Experience securing multi-tenant SaaS platforms with PII encryption, data residency requirements, and zero-trust architecture patterns
Background in red team operations, penetration testing, or security research with published advisories or CVEs
Familiarity with Indian data protection regulations (DPDP Act) and global privacy frameworks (GDPR, CCPA)

Skills

Cybersecurity StrategyRisk ManagementCompliance (SOC 2/ISO 27001)Application SecurityCloud SecurityIncident ResponseTeam BuildingExecutive Communication

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Build and lead the cybersecurity organization from the ground up, hiring and mentoring a team of 10-15 security engineers, analysts, and architects across application security, infrastructure security, and GRC functions
Define and implement a comprehensive information security program aligned with NIST CSF, ISO 27001, and SOC 2 frameworks, achieving and maintaining certifications required by enterprise customers
Establish a Security Operations Center (SOC) with 24/7 monitoring capabilities, SIEM/SOAR integration, threat intelligence feeds, and automated incident response playbooks
Drive application security initiatives including secure SDLC integration, SAST/DAST tooling, dependency vulnerability management, penetration testing programs, and bug bounty partnerships
Own the risk management framework including regular risk assessments, third-party vendor security reviews, business continuity planning, and board-level risk reporting
Serve as the primary security liaison for enterprise clients, responding to security questionnaires, participating in audits, and building trust through transparency and demonstrated security maturity

Requirements

15+ years of experience in information security with at least 5 years in CISO, Head of Security, or Director-level roles at technology or SaaS companies
Deep expertise in security frameworks (NIST CSF, ISO 27001, SOC 2, OWASP) with hands-on experience achieving and maintaining compliance certifications
Strong technical foundation in application security, network security, cloud security (AWS/Azure), identity management, and encryption technologies including AES-256 and PKI
Experience building and operating Security Operations Centers with SIEM platforms (Splunk, Sentinel, Elastic), SOAR tools, and threat intelligence integration
Proven ability to translate security risks into business language and influence executive decision-making on security investments and risk acceptance
Industry-recognized certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, or OSCP demonstrating depth and breadth of security expertise

Nice to Have

Experience securing multi-tenant SaaS platforms with PII encryption, data residency requirements, and zero-trust architecture patterns
Background in red team operations, penetration testing, or security research with published advisories or CVEs
Familiarity with Indian data protection regulations (DPDP Act) and global privacy frameworks (GDPR, CCPA)

Skills

Cybersecurity StrategyRisk ManagementCompliance (SOC 2/ISO 27001)Application SecurityCloud SecurityIncident ResponseTeam BuildingExecutive Communication

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