Information Security Consultant

Job Title: Information Security Consultant

Location: Kochi

Area: Kochi

Job Overview:

We are seeking a dedicated and knowledgeable Information Security Consultant to support and implement ISO 27001:2013 standards for our clients. The role involves working independently or alongside senior consultants to establish, manage, and maintain information security compliance and related best practices.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and assist clients in achieving ISO 27001 certification by identifying and implementing appropriate controls.
• Conduct risk assessments and coordinate risk closure or acceptance with stakeholders.
• Define, develop, and review information security policies, procedures, templates, and guidelines.
• Create and audit baseline security standards for OS, databases, web servers, and applications, and provide recommendations.
• Support continuous audits and post-implementation compliance for ISO 27001:2013.
• Develop and deliver organization-wide information security awareness programs.
• Advise and implement measures for compliance with standards like ISO, NIST, CIS, PCI DSS, and other security best practices.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):

• ISO 27001 control verification and audit readiness.
• Timely risk assessment and stakeholder coordination.
• Accuracy and completeness of security documentation and procedures.
• Quality and effectiveness of security baselines and recommendations.
• Success in maintaining ongoing ISO compliance and audit support.
• Engagement and impact of security awareness programs.
• Compliance level with international security standards.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field (BTech / MCA / BCA / BSc / MSc).
• Minimum 2+ years of relevant experience in Information Security or Cybersecurity.
• Certifications in ISO 27001 or other Cybersecurity domains (CISSP, CISA preferred or willingness to obtain them).

Skills & Competencies:

Technical Skills:

• Strong understanding of IT and cybersecurity fundamentals.
• Experience in areas like auditing, policy development, database security, firewalls, identity/access management, risk analysis, and web services.

Presales & Soft Skills:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving ability and client interaction experience.
• Effective team collaboration and interpersonal skills.

Personality Traits:

• Committed and proactive.
• Courteous and team-oriented.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: Up to ₹800,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Internet reimbursement

Schedule:

• Day shift

Supplemental Pay:

• Performance bonus

Application Question(s):

• Do you have any experience in Information Security Consultant?
• Did you worked in ISO 27001, Risk assessment, Gap Assessment, KPI Assessment, Internal Audit, SOC 2?

Experience:

• minimum: 2 years (Required)

Language:

• English (Required)

Location:

• Kochi, Kerala (Required)

Work Location: In person