Network & cyber security Lead

Were Hiring | Senior Information Security & Network Security Lead

Client: Wipro

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Mumbai

Work Mode: Onsite / Hybrid

Experience: 15+ Years

Notice Period: Immediate / 30 Days preferred

About the Role

We are looking for a highly experienced Senior Information Security & Network Security Lead with deep hands-on expertise in network security and strong exposure to information security governance. This role will be responsible for driving the organizations security strategy, ensuring secure infrastructure operations, and maintaining compliance with global security standards.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and govern the overall information security strategy and security governance

Approve and oversee network security changes and secure architecture decisions

Define, implement, and maintain information security policies, standards, and procedures aligned with ISO 27001, NIST, and CIS benchmarks

Conduct enterprise risk assessments and guide mitigation and remediation initiatives

Provide hands-on expertise in network security technologies (Firewalls, IPS/IDS, WAF, VPN, DNS, Proxies, Application Gateways)

Ensure secure design, deployment, and operations of network and infrastructure environments

Align information security controls with business objectives and regulatory requirements

Track emerging threats and recommend proactive security measures

Mentor junior team members and foster a security-first culture

Required Skills & Qualifications

Technical Expertise:

Firewalls, IPS/IDS, DNS, WAF

Routing & Switching

Strong hands-on Network Security experience

Working knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP, Oracle Cloud) and cloud security best practices

Compliance & Governance:

ISO 27001, NIST, CIS Benchmarks

SOC 2, GDPR

Education & Certifications:

Bachelors or Masters in Information Security / Cybersecurity / IT / Computer Science

CISSP / CISM (Highly Desirable)