VP, Product & Cloud Security

protectt.ai

Mumbai, India

12-18 Years

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Company Description

Protectt.ai is India's pioneering Mobile Threat Defence (MTD) platform focused on delivering cutting-edge solutions for mobile app, device, and transaction security. Our platform's advanced security technologies, including Runtime Application Self-Protection (RASP), enables in-app threat detection and real-time defence against sophisticated mobile attacks. We partner with India's leading enterprises across Banking, Insurance, Finance, FinTech, etc., helping secure their mobile ecosystems. Our platform is unparalleled in scale and innovation - uniquely positioned through its comprehensive solution architecture and proprietary technology. Headquartered in Mumbai, India, with an Innovation Centre in Chennai and offices in the USA, and the UAE. We are proudly backed by Bessemer Venture Partners (BVP), a globally renowned venture capital firm investing in transformative technology companies and Bajaj Finance, one of India's leading financial institutions committed to driving innovation in digital security.

Job Location: Mumbai (Onsite)

Our expansion into AI Security: As AI usage evolves, so do we. We are focused on developing innovative products that leverage AI Red Teaming & Runtime Security methodologies to test, protect and ensure compliances in the digital era. Through the development of next generation AI-native defence solutions, we aim to ensure a secure and trustworthy AI environment. We believe the future of digital security lies in the convergence of mobile, cloud, and AI, and we're leading the charge.

Role Description

We are seeking a highly accomplished and forward-thinking VP, Product & Cloud Security to lead our global information security strategy. This leader will define, architect, and operationalize Protectt.ai's end-to-end security posture - spanning application security, cloud security, product security, enterprise security, and regulatory compliance. Given our product line and customer base, this role is mission-critical. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in Application Security, Cloud Security, Threat Intelligence, Secure SDLC, DevSecOps, and Mobile Security, with demonstrated experience leading enterprise-scale security programs in high-growth environments.

Qualifications

12 - 18 years of progressive experience in cybersecurity leadership roles.

Strong expertise in Application Security, Cloud Security, Mobile Security, and DevSecOps.

Experience securing large-scale, cloud-native platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP).

Proven ability to design, govern, and manage complex security programs across geographies.

Strong understanding of BFSI/FinTech security standards, risk frameworks, RBI guidelines, CERT-In directives.

Excellent leadership, communication, stakeholder management, and board-level reporting skills.

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Technology; Master's degree (MBA/MS Cybersecurity) preferred.

Certifications a plus: CISSP, CISM, CCSP, CEH, SABSA, ISO 27001 LA/LI.

Key Responsibilities:
1. Security Strategy & Governance Define and lead Protectt.ai's global information security strategy, vision, and governance fr
amework.
Establish security policies, controls, and frameworks aligned with global standards (ISO 27001, NIST, SOC2, CERT-In).
2.Application & Cloud Security Leadership Lead security for all product lines, especially mobile app security, RASP, transaction security, and cloud-native deployments.
Implement and scale secure SDLC, DevSecOps, code review practices, and security automation across engineering teams.
3. Threat Detection, Incident Response & Risk Management Build and lead enterprise-grade threat intelligence, incident response (IR), and vulnerability management programs.
Oversee continuous monitoring, red-teaming, and penetration testing (internal & external).
4. Compliance & Regulatory Management Oversee compliance for BFSI, FinTech, and global markets - RBI, CERT-In, PCI-DSS, GDPR, MEA regulations.
Own audit readiness, documentation, and reporting for internal & external security audits.
5. Leadership & Cross-Functional Collaboration Partner with Product, Engineering, Cloud Ops, Sales, Customer Success, and Legal to embed security across the organization.
Present security posture, risk assessments, and strategic recommendations to the CEO, Board, and leadership team.
6. Stakeholder & Customer Engagement Represent Protectt.ai as the senior security authority for customers, regulators, auditors, and global enterprise stakeholders.
Support enterprise deals by demonstrating platform security, certifications, and resilience.
7. Future-Ready Innovation Lead adoption of advanced security technologies including AI-driven threat analytics, behavioural security, zero-trust, and mobile-specific defence models.
Strengthen Protectt.ai's position as a leader in mobile and app security by driving product-security innovation.