Network & cyber security Lead

We’re Hiring | Senior Information Security & Network Security Lead
Client:  Wipro

Employment Type:

Full Time

Location:

Mumbai
Work Mode:  Onsite / Hybrid

Experience:

15+ Years
Notice Period:  Immediate / ≤30 Days preferred
About the Role
We are looking for a highly experienced  Senior Information Security & Network Security Lead  with deep hands-on expertise in network security and strong exposure to information security governance. This role will be responsible for driving the organization’s security strategy, ensuring secure infrastructure operations, and maintaining compliance with global security standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and govern the overall  information security strategy  and security governance

• Approve and oversee  network security changes  and secure architecture decisions

• Define, implement, and maintain  information security policies, standards, and procedures  aligned with ISO 27001, NIST, and CIS benchmarks

• Conduct  enterprise risk assessments  and guide mitigation and remediation initiatives

• Provide hands-on expertise in  network security technologies  (Firewalls, IPS/IDS, WAF, VPN, DNS, Proxies, Application Gateways)

• Ensure  secure design, deployment, and operations  of network and infrastructure environments

• Align information security controls with  business objectives and regulatory requirements

• Track emerging threats and recommend  proactive security measures

• Mentor junior team members and foster a  security-first culture
Required

Skills & Qualifications
Technical Expertise:
✔ Firewalls, IPS/IDS, DNS, WAF
✔ Routing & Switching
✔ Strong hands-on Network Security experience
✔ Working knowledge of  cloud platforms  (AWS, Azure, GCP, Oracle Cloud) and cloud security best practices
Compliance & Governance:
✔ ISO 27001, NIST, CIS Benchmarks
✔ SOC 2, GDPR
Education &

Certifications:

✔ Bachelor’s or Master’s in Information Security / Cybersecurity / IT / Computer Science
✔  CISSP / CISM  (Highly Desirable)