Information Security - Senior Security Manager

Role overview

Responsibilities

• check_circle Should take care of Infosec functions by coordinating with various stakeholders
• check_circle Lead and manage Vulnerability Assessment (VA) and Penetration Testing (PT) programs end to end.
• check_circle Should have technical hands-on knowledge on different VAPT tools, like Qualys, Tenable, BurpSuite, Checkmarx etc.
• check_circle Ensure all cyber security compliance and audits directions issued from time to time by the regulator like SEBI, RBI etc.
• check_circle Coordination with SOC, Technology team to follow up the incidents till closure
• check_circle Follow escalation matrix for delayed issues
• check_circle Assist in Internal and External Audits (Regulatory) and work towards closure of observations if any
• check_circle Should have project management espouse, to run the security PMO for ensuring the multiple initiatives with internal / external teams, vendors, and regulators.
• check_circle Prepare and review new/existing policies, procedures, and secure configure/ hardening documents.
• check_circle Should possess technical skills and knowledge to handle/manage security solutions if required
• check_circle Should have understanding of data protection technologies & laws, including DLP, DSPM, DPDPA, IT Act and international regulations like GDPR
• check_circle Exposure to Cloud Environment & Application Security are plus points.

Basic qualifications

• 8-12 years of experience in security management.
• Strong understanding of security best practices, frameworks, and security technologies.
• Proven experience in managing VA, PT, Patch Management, and Audit processes.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements and compliance standards (e.g., SEBI, RBI).
• Demonstrated experience in project management, including planning, execution, and stakeholder management.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field. Masters degree or relevant certifications preferred.

Why you should join us:

• check_circle You’ll build at true scale systems handling millions of transactions per day, sub-100ms latencies, and five 9s availability.
• check_circle You’ll work in a team that is serious about engineering, no fluff, just deep tech, deep impact.
• check_circle You’ll be encouraged to use AI tools daily — coding, debugging, testing — and even invent new ways of using AI in software development.
• check_circle You’ll work alongside engineers who love tech deeply, and where innovation is the default expectation.
• check_circle Paytm offers you a career — not just a job — to become a next-gen tech leader.

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