Digital Security Officer

The Digital Security Officer (DSO) is responsible for safeguarding the organization's digital platforms, applications, infrastructure, and data. The role ensures robust security controls, regulatory compliance, and proactive risk management across cloud, SaaS, and enterprise environments. Key Responsibilities: Security Governance & Strategy· Define and maintain the organization's digital security strategy aligned with business goals· Develop and enforce security policies, standards, and procedures· Ensure compliance with ISO 27001, SOC 2, GDPR, DPDP Act, and NISTRisk & Compliance Management· Identify and mitigate cyber and digital security risks· Maintain the information security risk register· Support internal and external auditsIdentity & Access Management (IAM)· Enforce least-privilege and role-based access control· Oversee user provisioning and access reviews· Ensure MFA and PAM enforcementInfrastructure, Cloud & Application Security· Enforce secure baseline configurations (CIS Benchmarks)· Oversee hardening of servers, endpoints, networks, and cloud workloads· Ensure secure DevSecOps practicesData Protection & Privacy· Ensure encryption, data classification, and secure handling· Support compliance with GDPR, DPDP, and CCPAVulnerability & Patch Management· Oversee vulnerability scanning and remediation· Ensure timely deployment of critical security patchesSecurity Monitoring & Incident Response· Oversee SIEM and SOC operations· Lead incident response and investigationsThird-Party & Vendor Security· Conduct vendor risk assessments· Govern API and integration securityAwareness & Training· Drive organization-wide security awareness programsBusiness Continuity & Disaster Recovery· Define and test BCP/DR plans

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field. 3–5 years of experience in information security.