We are seeking a highly experienced Information Security & Network Security professional with a strong foundation in enterprise networking and a proven track record in cybersecurity leadership. This role is ideal for a senior IT professional who has evolved from hands-on network engineering into strategic information security governance and risk management.

Location : Mumbai (Turbhe)

About the Employer :

Our client is a global technology services and consulting organization that partners with large enterprises across industries to deliver secure, scalable, and compliant IT solutions. The organization operates complex, always-on environments and places strong emphasis on information security, governance, and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities :

- Define, implement, and govern the organizations information security strategy

- Oversee network security change approvals, controls, and governance processes

- Develop and maintain security policies, standards, and procedures aligned with ISO 27001, NIST, and CIS benchmarks

- Conduct enterprise risk assessments and guide remediation and mitigation efforts

- Provide deep technical expertise in network security technologies, including :

1. Firewalls, IPS/IDS

2. VPNs, WAF, application gateways

3. Proxy and perimeter security solutions

- Ensure secure design and operation of infrastructure, including on-prem and cloud environments

- Monitor emerging cyber threats and recommend proactive security enhancements

- Ensure compliance with regulatory and audit requirements (SOC2, GDPR, ISO27001)

- Mentor and lead junior engineers to build a security-first mindset across teams

Key Qualifications & Skills :

Education :

- Bachelors or Masters degree in Information Security, Cybersecurity, IT, or Computer Science

Experience :

- 15+ years of total IT experience

- 3+ years of dedicated experience in information security roles

- Strong background in enterprise network engineering and security

Technical Skills :

- Hands-on expertise in :

1. Firewalls, IPS/IDS, DNS, WAF

2. Routing & Switching

3. VPNs, application gateways, proxy security

- Working knowledge of cloud platforms :

1. Azure, AWS, Oracle Cloud, GCP

2. Cloud security fundamentals and best practices