Director – Enterprise Security

Key Responsibilities:

• Define and enforce security controls across infrastructure, endpoints, and internal systems
• Oversee vulnerability management, patching, system hardening, and secure configurations
• Review security for internal tools and platforms; implement secure coding practices and automated scans
• Drive endpoint protection (EDR/XDR), MDM, DLP, and identity management (SSO, MFA, PAM)
• Secure enterprise networks through VPNs, firewalls, NAC, and zero-trust architecture
• Lead SOC operations for incident detection, response, and root cause analysis
• Optimize security tooling (SIEM, SOAR, threat intel) and automate detection and response workflows
• Ensure alignment with ISO 27001, SOC 2, and NIST; support audits and compliance efforts
• Mentor and lead security engineers and analysts; collaborate with IT, Engineering, HR, Legal, and GRC

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Proven experience securing Windows/Linux environments, cloud infrastructure (AWS/Azure), and SaaS platforms
• Strong knowledge of EDR/XDR, SIEM/SOAR tools (e.g., CrowdStrike, Splunk)
• Familiarity with zero trust, network segmentation, identity security, and PAM solutions
• Solid understanding of incident response lifecycle, threat hunting, and threat intel frameworks (MITRE ATT&CK, etc.)
• Strong scripting or automation skills (Python, Bash, PowerShell) is a big plus
• Certifications preferred: CISSP, OSCP, CISM, GCIA, or equivalent hands-on experience

Preferred Education and Experience:

• B-Tech or M-Tech in Computer Science or a related technical discipline from a reputed university.
• 9+ years in information security with deep hands-on exposure to infrastructure, network, or SOC environments