website : www.vfsglobal.com About VFS Global : VFS Global is the world's largest visa outsourcing and technology services specialist for governments and diplomatic missions worldwide. The company manages the administrative and non-judgmental tasks related to visa, passport and consular services for its client governments. This enables them to focus entirely on the critical task of assessment. With 3498 application centres and operations in 144 countries across 5 continents, VFS Global serves the interests of 63 client governments. The company has successfully processed over 229 million applications since its inception in 2001, and over 100.23 million biometric enrolments since 2007. VFS Global provides a wide range of services aimed at enhancing customer experience in public services with an automated and seamless process. However, VFS Global does not play any part in the decision-making process behind visa applications being granted or denied. VFS Global, which is headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, and Dubai, UAE, is majority owned by the global investment organisation EQT. The Swiss-based Kuoni and Hugentobler Foundation holds a minority stake in VFS Global. Role: Lead - Information Security Reports into: Head - Information Security Type of Role: Team Manager Purpose of the role : - To ensure on-going compliance to Information Security standards & best practices and measure the effectiveness of overall posture of information security framework and suggest steps for improvements. - To develop strong information risk management processes. - To implement controls to ensure security & confidentiality of data in cooperation with other teams - To manage the Information Security team Qualification & Experience (Education, Experience, specific knowledge, skills, understanding, attitude) : Education: Minimum: Graduate with CISSP or CISM and ISO 27001 (Mandatory) or global equivalent degree Additional: Post graduate or global equivalent degree Experience: 10 to 15 years of experience Knowledge & Key skills: In depth knowledge of: - Network protocols and network connectivity concepts; Firewall and Internet technologies; cloud security technologies, project management. - Shall have Managed minimum a team of 2 to 4 people. - Secure access control mechanisms; Encryption and Key Management techniques Functional Competencies : 1. Self-Motivated and Self Directed 2. Ability to multi task 3. Ability to Innovate and enhance procedures and methods to increase productivity & cost effectiveness 4. Problem-solving 5. In depth knowledge and understanding of systems and processes Profile - Roles and Responsibilities: Responsibility: Areas of Responsibility & brief description Level : 1. Ensure development & implementation of Information Risk Management Framework 2. Ensure effective implementation of controls and security measures in line with risks identified. Protect the system by defining access privileges, control structures, and resources. 3. Undertake Initiatives to ensure continuous improvement of implemented controls within budgets. 4. Implement security improvements by assessing current situation; evaluating trends; anticipating requirements 5. Conduct periodic audits with a view to safeguard information system assets by identifying and solving potential and actual security problems 6. Ensure successful outcome in external/internal audits conducted Partnering Governments. Providing Solutions. 7. Upgrade systems from time to time by maintaining security controls and ensure implementation & maintenance of ISMS(Information Security Management Systems) 8. Ensure high standards of Information Security service delivery within time & budget. 9. Maintain quality service by following organization standards and adherence to ISO 27001 standards 10. Maintain trackers for various activities done by IS team. Keep users informed by preparing performance reports; communicating system status, etc. 11. Provide information security guidance and recommendations to various business units as required. Explaining and articulating potential business risks to key stakeholders 12. Maintain & enhance technical knowledge of self and team by attending educational workshops; reviewing publications. 13. Ensure professional development of all team members by providing guidance and trainings as necessary 14. Manage the team effectively to ensure controls are deployed in a secure and consistent manner. 15. Ensure internal/external customer satisfaction 16. Maintain all documentation & records for Information Security team 17. Ensure all documents are reviewed & updated periodically to maintain relevance & correctness Indicative KRAs/Budgetary and Revenue Responsibilities: 1. Implement ISMS controls for operations in agreed timeframe 2. Ensure no cost or time over runs while executing IS projects 3. Ensure all IS risks in operations are identified, reported and mitigated to acceptable level 4. Measure effectiveness of controls implemented and suggested improvements 5. No - Reds- in internal/external audits 6. Ensure all employees undertake IS awareness sessions on the LMS & pass the test 7. No data breach incidents due to failure of implemented controls 8. Ensure on going compliance to ISO 27001 standard 9. Maintain trackers for various activities done by IS team Key Interactions within and outside of VFS Global External : 1. Audit teams 2. Security Partners 3. Vendors & external service providers Internal : 1. All business functions 2. Information Technology Team

Mumbai

VFS Global - DGM/General Manager/Lead - Information Security 

VFS Global - DGM/General Manager/Lead - Information Security  ,Job Description for VFS Global - DGM/General Manager/Lead - Information Security  in VFS Global Services in  Mumbai for (10-15) years of experience. Apply Now!

Job Description for VFS Global - DGM/General Manager/Lead - Information Security  in VFS Global Services in  Mumbai for (10-15) years of experience. Apply Now!