Assistant General Manager | Cyber Security | Bank

About the Opportunity:

- A leading Public Sector Undertaking (PSU) in India is seeking a highly qualified and experienced cyber security professional to join their team as an Assistant General Manager.

- This permanent position offers a challenging and rewarding opportunity to play a vital role in safeguarding the bank's critical infrastructure and information assets.

Key Responsibilities:

- Develop and Implement Cyber Security Strategy: Collaborate with stakeholders to develop and implement a comprehensive cyber security strategy aligned with industry best practices and regulatory requirements.

- Threat Management and Security Analysis: Identify, assess, and mitigate cyber security threats and vulnerabilities.

- Security Architecture and Design: Maintain and enhance the bank's network and information security architecture, including firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, and data encryption.

- Security Incident Response: Lead incident response activities, including detection, containment, eradication, and recovery from cyber security incidents.

- Security Awareness and Training: Develop and deliver security awareness training programs for bank employees to promote a culture of cyber security.

- Vulnerability Management: Conduct regular vulnerability assessments and penetration testing to identify and address security weaknesses.

- Security Policy Management: Develop, implement, and maintain cyber security policies and procedures.

- Compliance Management: Ensure compliance with relevant cyber security regulations and standards.

- Security Budget Management: Develop and manage the cyber security budget effectively.

- Stay Current with Trends: Stay updated on the latest cyber security threats and trends and implement necessary changes to the security posture.

- Minimum of 10 years of post-qualification experience in the Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance (BFSI) sector.

- Minimum of 5 years of experience in Information Security within the BFSI sector.

- Minimum of 1 year of experience in a senior or head-level Information Security position, equivalent to Scale IV or above in the Bank.

Desired Skills and Experience:

- Proven track record in developing and implementing cyber security strategies.

- In-depth knowledge of cyber security threats, vulnerabilities, and countermeasures.

- Strong understanding of cyber security frameworks and standards (e.g., NIST CSF, ISO 27001, PCI DSS).

- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

- Strong communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.

- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

- Experience working with security tools and technologies.

- Ability to lead and mentor a team.

- Excellent understanding of BFSI regulations and compliance requirements