What We Expect From You:

Leadership and Strategy:

- Develop and implement the overall security strategy for the organization.
- Build, Lead and mentor cyber security team, ensuring continuous development and improvement.
- Provide strategic direction and guidance on all security-related matters to senior management.

Security Operations:

- Oversees the day-to-day operations of the IT security and cloud security, including monitoring, incident response, and vulnerability management.
- Knowledge of SIEM, XDR, ASM, DMARC, IAM , cloud security, email security, CASB, DLP is mandatory
- Experience and knowledge of managing security operations centers (SOC). Proficiency with SIEM tools (e.g., Splunk, ArcSight, QRadar).
- Ability to configure, monitor, and analyze security events.
- Knowledge of threat hunting, threat modeling, and incident response.
- Ability to analyze threat data and implement proactive security measures.
- Cloud Security:Understanding of cloud security principles and best practices for AWS and Google Cloud. Experience with cloud security tools and services
- Manage and respond to security incidents and breaches, conducting thorough investigations and implementing corrective actions.

Risk Management:

- Identify, assess, and prioritize potential security risks and vulnerabilities. Experience with vulnerability assessment tools (e.g., Nessus, Qualys). Knowledge of patch management processes and remediation strategies.
- Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies and controls.
- Conduct regular security assessments and audits to ensure compliance with policies and standards.

Policy and Compliance:

- Develop, review, and update security policies, procedures, and guidelines.
- Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements (e.g., ISO 27001, PCI-DSS, RBI, IRDAI and SEBI).
- Coordinate and lead internal and external audits related to IT security.

Training and Awareness:





- Promote a culture of security awareness throughout the organization.

Technology and Innovation:

- Stay current with emerging security threats, technologies, and industry trends.
- Evaluate and implement new security technologies and solutions to enhance the organization’s security posture.

Navi is one of the fastest-growing financial services companies in India providing Personal & Home Loans, UPI, Insurance, Mutual Funds, and Gold. Navi's mission is to deliver digital-first financial products that are simple, accessible, and affordable. Drawing on our in-house AI/ML capabilities, technology, and product expertise, Navi is dedicated to building delightful customer experiences.

We are on a mission to make finance easy, accessible and affordable for a billion Indians. Guided by a strong customer-first approach, we are building tech-first solutions that work at scale. Our offerings include a range of financial products and services across Loans, Insurance, Mutual Funds, Digital Gold and UPI.

Founded by Sachin Bansal & Ankit Agarwal in 2018, we are one of India’s fastest-growing financial services organisations. But we’re just getting started!

Our Culture

At Navi, we’re a place where ambition meets opportunity and ideas turn into impact quickly. We empower people with high ownership from the start, encouraging them to solve meaningful problems and build with excellence. Teams here work in an environment that values speed, collaboration and craftsmanship, while celebrating learning, growth and shared wins along the way.

Whether you’re shaping the future of fintech products or driving innovation behind the scenes, life at Navi means being part of a high-energy, talent-driven workplace where your contributions truly make a difference.

We’re guided by our own operating system - The Navi OS - a set of principles that shape how we work and win together. You can explore them at navi.com/our-values to see what drives us every day.

If this feels like you, Navi is the place to grow, thrive and make a real impact.

📌 Head of Cyber Security (Bengaluru)
🏢 Navi
📍 Bengaluru