Data Officer and Compliance Lead Information Security
IDfy
IT, Compliance / Regulatory
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Posted on May 28, 2026
Role Overview...
We're hiring a GRC & Privacy Lead to own our compliance roadmap end-to-end, partner closely with
engineering on cloud and application security, and be the face of security to our customers, auditors, and
regulators.You'll build and mentorthe GRC & Privacy team as the function scales.
We are the Perfect match if...
We're hiring a GRC & Privacy Lead to own our compliance roadmap end-to-end, partner closely with
engineering on cloud and application security, and be the face of security to our customers, auditors, and
regulators.You'll build and mentorthe GRC & Privacy team as the function scales.
We are the Perfect match if...
- 10+ years in Information Security, with a strong focus on Governance, Risk, Compliance, Data Privacy, and Cloud Security.
- Deep, working knowledge ofISO 27001:2022, SOC 2 Type II, ISO 42001, ISO/IEC 27701, India's DPDPA, RBIregulations (e.g.,V-CIP, outsourcing guidelines), and sector-specific requirements like SAR reporting and data localization.
- Asolid understanding of cloud security including the ability to contribute to cloud architecture reviews and offer security design recommendations across multi-cloud environments (AWS, GCP).
- Working fluency in application security, SIEM/SOC,VAPT, security & privacy by design, leveragingAIfor security - enough to be a credible partnerto Engineering.
- Strong privacy program exposure - DPIAs, consent management, data subjectrights handling, breach notification, and privacy-by-design.
- Genuine comfort with client-facing security conversations articulating controls, handling auditor scrutiny, and building trust withBFSI,fintech, and enterprise customers.
- Confidence reviewing MSAs, DPAs, RFPs, TPRM, DPIA,AI questionnaires, and aligning contractual obligations with internal security practices.
- The judgmentto balance compliance rigor with business agility, and the ability to translate complex regulatory requirements into practical, actionable controls.
- A collaborative, cross-functional style, and experience building and mentoring a team.
- Lead GRC & own the compliance roadmap -Own our compliance roadmap across ISO 27001:2022, SOC 2 Type II, ISO 42001, ISO/IEC 27701, and DPDPA.
- Build clienttrust - Represent security in customer calls, audits, assessments, and RFPs articulating our controls and compliance stance clearly to some ofthe most scrutinising buyers inBFSI and enterprise.
- Partner with engineering on cloud & application security - Provide governance oversight across cloud security posture, application security (SAST/DAST/SCA),VAPT, SIEM/SOC operations, and the use of AIfor security.
- Champion cloud security, shift-left, secure-by-default, and privacy-by-design with Engineering and DevSecOps making security the path ofleastresistance,
- Lead the team & the conversation -Build, mentor, and grow the GRC & Privacy team. Regularly brief seniorleadership and business units on compliance posture,top risks, and mitigation plans.