Assistant Manager - Information Security Audit and Vulnerability Management

Position Summary:

We are seeking a skilled and proactive Assistant Manager – Information Security Audit and Vulnerability Management to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have prior experience in the Indian stock broking industry, with a solid understanding of SEBI and other regulatory requirements, strong technical expertise in security assessments, and the ability to communicate effectively with foreign clients and senior management.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage periodic internal and external security audits, including system, process, and compliance audits.
• Monitor and coordinate vulnerability assessments and penetration testing (VAPT), ensuring timely remediation of identified issues.
• Act as a liaison with regulatory authorities (SEBI, NSE, BSE, CDSL, NSDL, etc.), internal / external auditors, clients and ensure compliance with applicable cyber security guidelines and circulars.
• Interpret and translate complex regulatory and technical requirements into clear, actionable security controls.
• Prepare and present audit findings, risk assessments, and security posture reports to senior management and international clients in a clear and concise manner.
• Collaborate with IT, DevOps, Infrastructure, and Business teams to drive timely closure of audit and vulnerability findings.

Required Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Cyber Security, or related field.
• 5–8 years of experience in Information Security, preferably within a stock broking firm or capital markets organization in India.
• Proven experience with SEBI circulars, RBI/IRDA guidelines, and IT security audits.
• Hands-on experience with vulnerability scanning tools (e.g., Nessus, Qualys, OpenVAS) and SIEM platforms.
• Strong understanding of network and application security, encryption standards, and data privacy regulations.
• Relevant certifications such as CISA, CISSP, CEH, ISO 27001 LA/LI are highly preferred.

Key Skills:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to articulate regulatory and technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience handling foreign clients and executive-level presentations.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a cross-functional team.
• Project management skills and attention to detail.

Preferred Attributes:

• Experience working in a hybrid or distributed team environment.
• Prior involvement in red/blue team exercises, or threat intelligence initiatives is a plus.