The Role
Conduct IT, information security, and cloud security audits across internal, vendor, and third-party environments. Assess ITGC, application, network, vulnerability, identity, and cloud controls; evaluate regulatory compliance and security risks; manage audit documentation and findings; oversee third-party risk assessments; develop security policies; and support implementation of cloud and network security controls.
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About Team : The Internal Audit team at Paytm comprises seasoned professionals with diverse skill sets and experience across different verticals like process audits, technology audits and forensics. The team focuses on implementing the approved audit plan, ensuring delivery of qualitative audits and conducting internal / special reviews while leveraging technology & data analytics and gauging key risks across business processes.
About the role: We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Information Security and Cloud Security Auditor to join our team. The ideal candidate will have 3-7 years of expertise in data security and privacy control implementation, internal auditing, third-party risk management, cybersecurity governance, and cloud security (banking sector preferred). This role will be responsible for conducting comprehensive IT and cloud security audits, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, and enhancing our information security policies and procedures.
Key Responsibilities:
Conduct IT and cloud security audits across various domains, including IT General Controls, Information Security Controls, Cloud Security, Network Security, Vulnerability Management, and Vendor Risk Assessments.
Assess compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and organizational policies, providing expertise in regulatory requirements specific to both on-premises and cloud environments.
Develop and enhance information security and cloud security policies and procedures in alignment with industry best practices. Maintain thorough documentation of audit findings, risk assessments, and security measures for internal and external reporting. Validate ITGC, cloud security, and application-specific controls, and manage audit documentation including risk assessments, working papers, audit program checklists, and evidence gathering.
Follow up on and ensure closure of non-compliance issues identified during audits. Manage and oversee third-party risk assessments and audits, ensuring robust security controls are in place for both traditional and cloud-based service providers. Lead and participate in the development, migration, and implementation of security controls and policies for network and cloud security solutions.
Conduct risk-based security assessments on internal, vendor, and third-party hosted environments, focusing on both traditional IT and cloud infrastructure.
Participate in product and vendor selection processes, contributing to the implementation and integration of new technologies, with a strong emphasis on cloud security solutions.
Experience/ Skills Required: Minimum 7 years of experience in information security and auditing, with a strong background in cloud security, and the banking and IT industries.
Proven experience in performing IT and cloud security audits, validating ITGC and cloud application controls, and maintaining audit documentation.
Hands-on experience with vulnerability management, risk management, physical security, identity & access management, encryption, secure development, incident management, security infrastructure, and security policy for both on-premises and cloud environments.
Expertise in third-party risk management, regulatory compliance, and managing IT audit findings in both traditional and cloud-based contexts. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication and documentation skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
Strong understanding of IT, cloud security, and cybersecurity frameworks and standards.
Proficiency in using various security assessment tools and technologies, particularly those related to cloud environments.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication and documentation skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
Strong understanding of IT, cloud security, and cybersecurity frameworks and standards.
Proficiency in using various security assessment tools and technologies, particularly those related to cloud environments.
Qualifications & Certification:
Bachelor's / Master’s degree in Information Technology, Cyber Security, or a related field. ISO 27001/CNSS/CCNA/CISA/CISM/CISSP Preferred Detailed knowledge of security tools, PCI-DSS, general ITGC controls, compliance testing, cloud risk assessment, GRC, OWASP, MITRE ATT&CK, change management, and policies and procedures.
Proficiency in various security and cloud technologies including AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform, Palo Alto, Fortinet & Checkpoint Firewalls, SOAR (Cortex), Force scout
Why join us
1. A collaborative output driven program that brings cohesiveness across businesses through technology
2. Improve the average revenue per use by increasing the cross-sell opportunities
3. A solid 360 feedback from your peer teams on your support of their goals
4. Respect, that is earned, not demanded from your peers and manager Compensation: If you are the right fit, we believe in creating wealth for you With enviable 500 mn+ registered users, 21 mn+ merchants and depth of data in our ecosystem, we are in a unique position to democratize credit for deserving consumers & merchants – and we are committed to it. India’s largest digital lending story is brewing here. It’s your opportunity to be a part of the story!
Skills Required
- Minimum 7 years of experience in information security and auditing
- Strong background in cloud security
- Experience in banking and IT industries
- Experience conducting IT and cloud security audits
- Experience validating ITGC and cloud application controls
- Experience maintaining audit documentation
- Hands-on experience with vulnerability management, risk management, physical security, identity and access management, encryption, secure development, incident management, security infrastructure, and security policies
- Expertise in third-party risk management and regulatory compliance
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication and documentation skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines
- Understanding of IT, cloud security, and cybersecurity frameworks and standards
- Proficiency with security assessment tools and cloud security technologies
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Information Technology, Cyber Security, or a related field
- ISO 27001, CNSS, CCNA, CISA, CISM, or CISSP certification
- Knowledge of PCI-DSS, ITGC controls, compliance testing, cloud risk assessment, GRC, OWASP, MITRE ATT&CK, change management, and security policies
- Proficiency with AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform, Palo Alto, Fortinet, Check Point Firewalls, Cortex SOAR, and Forcepoint
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The Company
What We Do
Paytm started the Digital Revolution in India. And we went on to become India’s leading Payments App. Today, more than 20 Million merchants & businesses are powered by Paytm to Accept Payments digitally. This is because more than 300 million Indians use Paytm to Pay at their stores. And that’s not all, Paytm App is used to Pay bills, do Recharges, Send money to friends & family, Book movies & travel tickets. With innovations to Financial services & products in pipeline, this is but one of the milestones achieved towards our mission – to bring 500 million unserved and underserved Indians to the mainstream economy.
