Job Description

About the Role:

We are an Indian startup focused on building privacy-first, data-protection-driven products. We are hiring a Security & Privacy Lead to ensure that all systems, servers, and user data remain secure. The role is fully hands-on designing protection layers, identifying vulnerabilities, and keeping our infrastructure and intellectual property safe.

Main Responsibilities:

? Protect all company systems, servers, codebases, and user data from external or internal threats.
? Safeguard the founder, key personnel, and the company's digital assets from targeted attacks or social engineering attempts.
? Prevent competitors or malicious actors from accessing, copying, or reverse-engineering any proprietary technology.
? Set up firewalls, intrusion detection, monitoring, and backup systems.
? Identify, test, and patch vulnerabilities in apps, websites, and networks.
? Detect and report any data leaks, anomalies, or unauthorized access.
? Respond rapidly to security incidents or breaches.
? Manage secure logins, credentials, and access permissions.
? Ensure compliance with Indian data protection laws (DPDP Act 2023).
? Train staff and developers on secure coding and privacy best practices.

Requirements:

? 3-6 years of experience in IT or cybersecurity.
? Hands-on experience with AWS, Google Cloud, or similar platforms.
? Deep understanding of securing APIs, web apps, and servers.
? Familiarity with encryption, access control, and data protection methods.
? Ability to write or automate checks (Python or Bash preferred).
? Knowledge of ethical hacking and cybersecurity practices.
? Knowledge of privacy laws and data-handling best practices.

Preferred / Nice to Have:

? Ethical hacking or penetration-testing experience.
? Startup or small-team background.
? Knowledge of blockchain, timestamping, or distributed systems.

Tools & Skills:

? Cloud: AWS / GCP / Azure
? Security Tools: Burp Suite, OWASP ZAP, Wireshark, Metasploit, Nmap
? DevOps / Infra: Docker, Kubernetes, GitHub Actions
? Automation: Python, Bash, Terraform
? Monitoring: Wazuh, CloudTrail, Grafana, Datadog.

Qualifications:

? Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, or equivalent practical experience.
? Security certifications (OSCP, CEH, etc.) are a plus but not required.

Note: All testing or hacking must be performed legally and only on systems owned or approved by the company.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹100,000.00 - ₹130,000.00 per month

Benefits:

Health insurance Paid time off Provident Fund
Work Location: In person