Security Incident & Project Manager

Posted 19 Days Ago
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Bangalore, Bengaluru Urban, Karnataka, IND
Hybrid
Senior level
HR Tech
The Role
Oversee security incident management, coordinate security requests and vulnerability remediation, and lead cross-functional cybersecurity projects. The role manages timelines, stakeholders, documentation, compliance workflows, metrics, and reporting while improving security operations and supporting leadership initiatives. It requires strong cybersecurity knowledge, project management experience, and effective communication across technical and business teams.
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About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and proactive Security Incident & Project Manager to drive
and coordinate cross-functional security initiatives across the organization. This role is critical
to ensuring the timely delivery of incident management, and operational security programs
while maintaining transparency and alignment with both business goals and regulatory
requirements.
The ideal candidate will have both proven Security Incident Management and direct Project
Management experience, a solid understanding of cybersecurity operations, and the ability
to collaborate effectively with both technical teams and business stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities
• Incident Response Oversight: Support incident handling by managing timelines,
stakeholders, and documentation.
• Security Request Management: Triage incoming security requests, assign owners, and
ensure timely closure.
• Project Leadership: Lead cross-functional security projects from planning through
execution, ensuring timely delivery and risk mitigation.
• Vulnerability Remediation: Coordinate and track remediation efforts across technical
teams.
• Process Improvement: Propose and implement improvements to enhance security
operations and compliance workflows.
• Documentation: Maintain up-to-date security policies, procedures, and
documentation repositories.
• Collaboration: Partner with internal teams to enforce policies and ensure alignment
with security objectives.
• Communication: Facilitate meetings, provide project status updates, and brief
stakeholders regularly.
• Metrics & Reporting: Track KPIs, program health, and trends for leadership reporting.
• Additional Support: Assist security leadership with ad-hoc tasks and team initiatives.
Required Qualifications
• 5+ years of Security Incidents & Project management experience, with at least 2 year
in Information Security or Cybersecurity.
• Strong understanding of security practices, security incident management, and
compliance standards.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple initiatives across diverse teams.
• Skilled in developing and maintaining documentation and procedural controls.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently in a dynamic environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge on Security Tools – SIEM, XDR, Zero Trust, etc.
• Experience with SOC 2, ISO 27001, or other compliance frameworks.
• Hands on handling in security incidents, control testing, and audit response
preparation.
• Experience working in SaaS, cloud-native, or B2B environments.
• Knowledge on utilizing AI tools / AI Agents
• Project Management Certification such as PMI or PRINCE2

Why Join Us?
At our core, we’re a mission-driven security team that believes protecting people and their
data is more than just a responsibility, it’s a purpose. In this role, you’ll have the opportunity
to make a real impact by helping safeguard sensitive HR data while shaping the future of our
company’s security culture. You’ll collaborate with a supportive, cross-functional team, lead
meaningful projects, and contribute to a work environment built on trust, growth, and
continuous improvement. If you’re passionate about making a difference and want to grow in
a place where your voice matters, we’d love to have you on the team.

Skills Required

  • 5+ years of security incident and project management experience
  • At least 2 years of experience in information security or cybersecurity
  • Strong understanding of security practices, security incident management, and compliance standards
  • Ability to manage multiple initiatives across diverse teams
  • Experience developing and maintaining documentation and procedural controls
  • Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently
  • Knowledge of SIEM, XDR, and Zero Trust security tools
  • Experience with SOC 2, ISO 27001, or other compliance frameworks
  • Hands-on experience handling security incidents, control testing, and audit response preparation
  • Experience in SaaS, cloud-native, or B2B environments
  • Knowledge of AI tools or AI agents
  • Project management certification such as PMI or PRINCE2
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