Overview:

You are an experienced and dynamic cybersecurity leader able to provide regional, executive-level support for a variety of programs and initiatives as well as manage the day-to-day operations of Cvent's India Information Security team based in Gurgaon, India.

In this role, you will be responsible for supporting regional teams to execute a variety of information security programs and processes as well as deliver solutions for technology risk management, data and infrastructure protection, customer security assurance, and compliance of Cvent's SaaS product platform and company computing resources.

In This Role, You Will:

Support Global Strategic Leadership:

Collaborate with Global Information Security leadership and functional peers to maintain and implement a comprehensive information security strategy aligned with Cvent's business objectives as well as global SaaS product and corporate computing operations
Collaborate with regional executive leadership to ensure adequate resourcing and support for Cvent India Information Security team operations and initiatives
Provide executive-level support for regional security risk assessment and treatment activities as well as security operations
Support global security governance and reporting activities, including regular updates to regional senior management

Team Management and Oversight:

Lead and mentor the Cvent India Information Security team
Maintain alignment and operational consistency between global and regional security teams
Foster a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and learning
Ensure effective coordination and communication among teams and stakeholders

Application Cloud Security:

Provide oversight and executive-level support for adoption of security best practices in software development and cloud security
Oversee secure architecture design, threat modeling, vulnerability management, and full-stack security hardening

Security Operations:

Provide technical oversight and support for security control design, implementation, and maintenance
Support 24/7 monitoring, incident response, threat hunting, and threat intelligence

Compliance and Risk Management:

Oversee activities to maintain compliance with industry standards and regulations (ISO 27001, ISO 27701, SOC 2, PCI, GDPR, CCPA, etc.)
Support third-party vendor risk assessment and treatment activities
Contribute to security policy and guideline development

Security Assurance:

Support customer assurance activities to maintain trust in Cvent's security posture

Stakeholder Management:

Act as liaison between global and regional teams and other departments
Collaborate with Sales, Legal, and Product teams to address security concerns

Innovation and Continuous Improvement:

Stay updated on emerging threats, technologies, and compliance frameworks
Promote innovation and enhance security programs and team performance

Heres What You Need:

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or related field; Master's preferred
Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CRISC, or CCSP

Experience

15+ years in information security, including 8+ years in leadership
Experience across cloud/infrastructure security, data protection, compliance, application security, vulnerability management, and incident response
Proven experience in SaaS environments

Technical Skills

Deep understanding of cloud security (especially AWS)
Proficiency in DevSecOps, endpoint detection, SIEM, DLP, and SOC management
Experience with IT asset, risk, and vulnerability management tools
Strong grasp of secure development and threat response practices

Soft Skills

Exceptional leadership and communication skills
Strong stakeholder and executive management capabilities
Business acumen with strategic alignment abilities
Adaptable and resilient in dynamic environments

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