Associate Manager II - Cyber Security

Location: Bengaluru

About the Team
At Navi, the Info Sec team safeguards our digital ecosystem - ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of critical systems and data. We lead the charge on cyber risk management, regulatory compliance, and data protection, while championing a security-first culture across all teams.
Our mission:
Protect what powers Navi - securely, compliantly, and confidently.

About the Rol
eNavi is looking for an Associate Manager – Cyber Security to pilot key aspects of its group-wide information security and regulatory compliance program. The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing and implementing comprehensive security strategies to protect our organization's information assets. This role involves interpreting and implementing information security and technology risks mandates from regulators such as RBI, IRDAI, SEBI, and NPCI, ensuring continuous tech compliance across all business units.

This includes active engagement in security operations, incident response, risk assessments, and policy enforcement
.The ideal candidate will play a strategic and operational role in defining, implementing, and maintaining Navi's information security posture, while ensuring continuous technology compliance across all business units. You will collaborate closely with engineering, infrastructure, legal, and IT teams to establish and maintain robust security operations policies, frameworks, and controls

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What We Expect From Y
ou Technical Skills
et Implement the overall security strategy for the organizatio
n.Translate complex regulatory requirements into actionable security control
s.Security Operatio
ns Perform daily security operations including monitoring, incident response, and threat managemen
t.Coordinate investigation and resolution of security breaches and vulnerabilitie
s.Experienced on SIEM, XDR, ASM, DMARC, IAM , cloud security, email security, CASB, DLP is mandato
ry Experience and knowledge of managing security operations centers (SOC). Proficiency with SIEM tools (e.g., Splunk, Arc Sight, QRadar
).Ability to configure, monitor, and analyze security event
s.Knowledge of threat hunting, threat modeling, and incident respons
e.Ability to analyze threat data and implement proactive security measure
s.Cloud Security:

Understanding of cloud security principles and best practices for AWS and Google Cloud.

Experience with cloud security tools and servic
es Manage and respond to security incidents and breaches, conducting thorough investigations and implementing corrective action
s.Risk Manageme
nt Identify, assess, and prioritize potential security risks and vulnerabilities.

Experience with vulnerability assessment tools (e.g., Nessus, Qualys). Knowledge of patch management processes and remediation strategie
s.Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies and control
s.Conduct regular security assessments and audits to ensure compliance with policies and standard
s.Policy and Complian
ce Implement, review, and update security policies, procedures, and guideline
s.Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements (e.g., ISO 27001, PCI-DSS, RBI, IRDAI and SEBI
).Coordinate and lead internal and external audits related to IT securit
y.Training and Awarene
ss Promote a culture of security awareness throughout the organizati
on Technology and Innovati
onStay current with emerging security threats, technologies, and industry trend
s.Evaluate and implement new security technologies and solutions to enhance the organization's security postur

e.Must Hav
es Qualificatio
ns Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related fiel
d.Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, or equivalent are highly desirabl
e.Experien
ce2 to 5 years of experience in cyber security in implementation and operations
..Proven experience in developing and implementing security strategies and policie
s.Strong knowledge of security frameworks, standards, and best practice
s.Skil
ls Excellent implementation and operation management skill
s.Strong analytical and problem-solving abilitie
s.Effective communication and interpersonal skill
s.Proficiency in security tools and technologies (e.g., firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, SIEM
).Personal Attribut
esHigh level of integrity and ethical conduc
t.Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple prioritie
s.Strong attention to detail and accurac

y.Inside Na
viWe are shaping the future of financial services for a billion Indians through products that are simple, accessible, and affordable. From Personal & Home Loans to UPI, Insurance, Mutual Funds, and Gold — we're building tech-first solutions that work at scale, with a strong customer-first approac

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Founded  by Sachin Bansal & Ankit Agar wal in 2018, we are one of India's fastest-growing financial services organisations. But we're just getting start

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