Vriba - Chief Information Security Officer

Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)
Location: India (Remote/Hybrid)
Reporting to: Executive Leadership / Global Security Office
Engagement: Full-time, supporting U.S. customers

About the Role
We are seeking an experienced and visionary Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) to lead the information security strategy for our U.S.-based customers. The CISO will be responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining enterprise-wide security programs, ensuring compliance with global standards, and driving proactive risk management. This role requires strong leadership, a global mindset, and the ability to collaborate across geographies and time zones.

Key Responsibilities
- Define, lead, and execute the information security strategy aligned with business objectives and regulatory requirements.

- Oversee cybersecurity governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) frameworks for U.S. customer accounts.

- Develop and enforce security policies, standards, and best practices across all technology and business functions.

- Manage threat intelligence, vulnerability management, and incident response programs.

- Collaborate with U.S.-based IT, legal, compliance, and executive teams to ensure seamless

integration of security operations.

- Lead security audits, risk assessments, and compliance checks (e.g., HIPAA, PCI-DSS, SOC 2, GDPR, CCPA).

- Partner with cross-functional teams to embed security-by-design into new products, platforms, and initiatives.

- Provide strategic guidance to executive leadership and regularly present risk posture updates.

- Build and mentor a high-performing cybersecurity team in India, supporting both regional and global operations.

- Monitor emerging threats and ensure timely adoption of next-gen security technologies (Zero Trust, AI/ML-based detection, cloud security, etc.)

Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field.

- 12+ years of progressive experience in cybersecurity leadership, with at least 5 years in a senior management role.

- Proven experience supporting global enterprises or U.S.-based clients.

- Strong knowledge of risk management, governance frameworks, compliance regulations, and security standards.

- Hands-on expertise in cloud security (AWS, Azure, GCP), network security, data protection, and endpoint security.

- Familiarity with DevSecOps, AI-driven security, and Zero Trust architecture.

- Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Certifications
- CISSP Certified Information Systems Security Professional.

- CISM Certified Information Security Manager.

- CCISO Certified Chief Information Security Officer (preferred).

- CISA, CRISC, CEH or equivalent certifications a plus.

Why Join Us?
- Opportunity to work on high-impact security initiatives for leading U.S. enterprises.

- Global exposure with cross-border collaboration.

- Be part of a forward-thinking organization driving digital transformation and cybersecurity excellence.