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Role at a glance
You will
Establish and maintain security policies, standards, and procedures .
Ensure alignment with industry frameworks (ISO 27001, NIST, CIS Controls).
Oversee Security Operations (SOC) activities, including monitoring and alert handling.
Experience
5–8 years
Education
Bachelor's degree
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Job description
Location: Hyderabad, India
Skyroot Aerospace is a National award-winning growth-stage start-up, founded by former ISRO scientists. Our mission is to open space for all by providing affordable, reliable, and responsive space launch solutions. We are a close-knit team of Space professionals building leading space launch vehicles and solutions from India for the world. Cyber Security Function Lead Role Title Cyber Security Function Lead Department IT Operations – Cyber Security Reports To Head of IT Operations Location Max‑Q Role Purpose The Cyber Security Function Lead is responsible for planning, implementing, and governing the organization’s cybersecurity strategy . This role ensures the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information systems by managing security operations, risk, compliance, incident response, and continuous improvement of security controls across infrastructure, applications, cloud, and endpoints. Key Responsibilities 1. Cyber Security Strategy & Governance
Define and implement the cybersecurity roadmap aligned with business objectives.
Establish and maintain security policies, standards, and procedures .
Ensure alignment with industry frameworks (ISO 27001, NIST, CIS Controls).
Act as the primary point of contact for security governance and audits . 2. Security Operations Management
Oversee Security Operations (SOC) activities, including monitoring and alert handling.
Ensure effective use of SIEM, syslog, EDR/XDR, DLP, and monitoring tools .
Review and analyze security logs, alerts, and incidents .
Ensure timely escalation and resolution of security issues. 3. Incident Response & Threat Management
Lead incident response activities , including containment, eradication, and recovery.
Coordinate root cause analysis (RCA) and post‑incident reviews.
Ensure maintenance of incident response plans and conduct periodic drills.
Track and mitigate emerging cyber threats and vulnerabilities . 4. Risk, Compliance & Audit
Identify, assess, and manage cybersecurity risks .
Support internal and external audits , including VPN, network, and application audits.
Ensure compliance with regulatory and contractual security requirements .
Maintain audit evidence, reports, and corrective action plans. 5. Identity, Access & Data Security
Govern Identity and Access Management (IAM) processes.
Ensure least privilege access , MFA, and privileged access controls.
Oversee data protection controls , including encryption and DLP.
Review and approve administrative access based on business justification. 6. Infrastructure & Network Security
Ensure secure design and implementation of network, cloud, and hybrid environments .
Review firewall policies, VPN configurations, and network segmentation.
Coordinate with Infrastructure and Networking teams to eliminate security gaps. 7. Team Leadership & Coordination
Lead and mentor Cyber Security team members .
Assign tasks with clear ownership, tracking, and reporting .
Coordinate with IT Administration, Networking, and other stakeholders .
Ensure timely reporting to management with daily/weekly status updates . 8. Documentation & Reporting
Maintain detailed security reports, dashboards, and checklists .
Ensure email and ticket‑based communication for all security actions.
Provide regular management updates on security posture, risks, and improvements. Key Accountabilities
Zero untracked or undocumented security actions.
No critical or high‑risk audit gaps.
Timely closure of security incidents and vulnerabilities.
Consistent security reporting and evidence availability.
Continuous improvement of the organization’s security posture. Required Skills & Competencies Technical Skills
Network and infrastructure security
SIEM, SOC operations, and incident response
Cloud security (Azure/AWS)
IAM, EDR/XDR, DLP
Vulnerability management and security monitoring Professional Skills
Strong leadership and decision‑making
Risk management and analytical thinking
Excellent documentation and reporting
Stakeholder and audit communication Qualifications & Experience
Bachelor’s degree in IT, Cyber Security, or related field
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