Senior Information Security Engineer

Team Overview
The Information Security team at EquiLend plays a vital role in safeguarding the firm's data, systems, and reputation across a global footprint. As part of our Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) function, this team ensures that our security practices align with internationally recognised standards and regulatory expectations. We are currently seeking a Senior Information Security Engineer, based in Chandigarh, to support the ongoing maturity of our Information Security Management System (ISMS). This role will focus on internal and external audit readiness, control assessments, and documentation of policies and procedures that underpin our ISO 27001 and SOC 2 compliance programmes. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong GRC experience to help shape and strengthen our security posture in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. Role Responsibilities

• Preparation activities for ISO 27001 surveillance and recertification audits, ensuring documentation and controls are audit-ready.
• Coordinate the annual SOC 2 Type II audit process, liaising with auditors, internal stakeholders, and control owners.
• Conduct internal audits on a quarterly basis, identify control gaps, and track remediation efforts.
• Maintain and improve the organisation's ISMS documentation, including information security policies, standards, and procedures.
• Support risk assessments and third-party due diligence initiatives from a documentation and control mapping perspective.
• Collaborate with global stakeholders to promote a culture of compliance and continuous improvement across security practices.
• Contribute to the evaluation and tracking of compliance metrics and provide regular reporting to senior leadership.

Required Skills

• 2-5 years experience in an Information Security or comparable role
• Demonstrates good knowledge of ISO 27001 and SOC 2 frameworks, with hands-on experience supporting audit preparation and assessments.
• Shows strong understanding of internal audit processes, including audit planning, execution, reporting, and follow-up.
• Has strong written communication skills, with the ability to develop and maintain clear and audit-ready documentation.
• Displays knowledge of risk management principles within an information security context.
• Communicates effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders, including auditors and leadership teams.
• Works well independently and within a team, showing initiative and attention to detail.
• Approaches problem-solving with a logical and structured mindset and is comfortable managing multiple priorities.

Role Location Benefit

• Hybrid Working: Enjoy the flexibility of working remotely each week
• Variable Pay: Annual performance related variable pay award to reward your performance and contributions to the company's success.
• Generous Vacation Days Per Year: Take advantage of paid vacation days annually, plus public bank holidays.
• Family Health Insurance Coverage: Comprehensive health insurance coverage for you and your dependents available from your first day.
• Personal Accidental Injury Insurance: Feel secure with personal accidental injury insurance provided from the start of your employment.
• Annual Team Building Retreat: Participate in an annual team-building retreat at a new and exciting location each year
• Relocation Assistance: If you're relocating from more than 40 miles away, we provide hotel accommodation and travel ticket reimbursement to help ensure a smooth transition.