About GlobalStep :

GlobalStep is a global creative and technology services company in the video games industry, supporting leading game developers and publishers across studios in the USA, Canada, UK, Romania, Portugal, and India.

We partner deeply in the game development lifecycle - handling pre-release game builds, assets, and sensitive IP across services including art production, engineering, QA, localization, and player engagement.

With a distributed studio model, hybrid workforce, and high-value client IP, security is mission-critical to our business and growth.

Why This Role :

- Greenfield opportunity to build and scale a global security program

- Own end-to-end security architecture and implementation

- Build and mature a SOC from the ground up

- Direct exposure to global clients, audits, and publisher expectations

- Work in a high-impact, IP-sensitive environment

- Strong pathway toward Head of Security / CISO roles

Role Purpose :

This role is responsible for designing, building, and operationalizing GlobalStep's cybersecurity program across a distributed, hybrid, and high-growth environment.

You will act as the single-threaded owner of security, while working closely with internal IT teams and external partners to implement scalable, enterprise-grade security controls.

Key Responsibilities :

- Security Architecture & Strategy : Design and implement end-to-end security architecture across Identity & Access, Endpoints & Devices, Network & Segmentation, Logging & Monitoring, and Data Protection.

- Identity & Access Management : Manage access for a high-churn workforce, implement JML lifecycle controls, and drive Zero Trust-aligned access models.

- Endpoint, Device & BYOD Security : Define and enforce controls for corporate, lab, and BYOD endpoints using EDR and hardening.

- Security Monitoring, SIEM & SOC : Select, deploy, and operationalize SIEM; design and build a multi-tier SOC.

- SOC/NOC Leadership : Lead and manage a team of network and security professionals, defining roles, escalation models, and performance metrics.

- Incident Response & Threat Management : Lead response to security incidents, threats, and vulnerabilities; develop response playbooks.

- Data & Game IP Protection : Design and implement controls like DLP, file access monitoring, and USB/screen capture restrictions.

- Governance, Risk & Compliance : Own client security audits, questionnaires, and compliance requirements.

Candidate Profile :

- 8 - 15 years of experience in cybersecurity

- Proven experience building or scaling security programs

- Strong hands-on expertise in SIEM/SOC operations, incident response, and IAM

- Experience managing or leading SOC/NOC or security operations teams

- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Location : Pune | Shift : 3 PM - 12 AM