Job Description

About the Role

We are looking for a highly skilled and proactive

IT Security Officer

to lead the security posture of our fintech company. The ideal candidate will ensure that our systems, applications, payments infrastructure, and customer data remain secure, compliant, and resilient.

Key Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and maintain

IT security policies, standards, and procedures

. Conduct

risk assessments

, vulnerability scans, and security audits regularly. Monitor and respond to

security incidents

, breaches, and suspicious activities. Manage

firewalls, IDS/IPS, endpoint security, DLP, SIEM

, and other tools. Ensure compliance with industry standards such as

ISO 27001, PCI-DSS, SOC 2

, RBI/SEBI regulations (for fintech). Oversee

access control

, identity management, and secure onboarding/offboarding. Work closely with development teams to ensure

secure coding practices

. Lead

incident response

, root-cause analysis, and implement corrective actions. Train employees on

cybersecurity awareness

and best practices. Prepare and maintain documentation: security reports, audits, and compliance records.

Required Qualifications & Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in

Information Technology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity

, or related field. Certifications preferred:

CEH

,

CISSP

,

CISM

,

ISO 27001 Lead Implementer/Lead Auditor

,

CompTIA Security+

.

Experience

Minimum

2-4 years

of experience in IT Security, preferably in

fintech, banking, or SaaS

environments. Strong experience with: SIEM tools (Splunk, QRadar, ELK) Cloud security (AWS, Azure, GCP) Network security tools Application security testing (SAST/DAST)

Key Competencies

Strong understanding of

cybersecurity frameworks

(NIST, ISO, CIS). Deep knowledge of

networking

, firewalls, VPNs, and encryption. Ability to handle

high-pressure incident situations

professionally. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. Strong communication and documentation abilities.

Job Type & Work Environment

Full-time (US Shift) Location: On-site
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ₹500,000.00 - ₹700,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Flexible schedule Health insurance Leave encashment Paid sick time Paid time off Provident Fund
Ability to commute/relocate:

Manjeri, Kerala: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Experience:

IT Security: 2 years (Required)
Shift availability:

Night Shift (Required) Overnight Shift (Preferred) Day Shift (Preferred)
Work Location: In person