Job Description:We are seeking an experienced Manager - Host Security to lead endpoint security operations and strengthen the protection, resilience and compliance of the Bank's endpoint ecosystem.Total Experience: 8 - 18 yearsKey Responsibilities:- Lead the implementation and lifecycle management of endpoint security solutions, including antivirus, HIPS, EDR/XDR, application control and File Integrity Monitoring.- Drive the deployment of endpoint security tools across Windows, Linux, macOS, mobile devices and cloud-based endpoints.- Own the operating system and third-party application patch-management process.- Define patch rollout schedules, verification mechanisms and vulnerability-remediation plans.- Ensure endpoint logs are integrated with the enterprise SIEM for monitoring and threat detection.- Govern secure VPN access, endpoint posture assessment, MFA integration and conditional-access controls.- Implement role-based access, least-privilege and device-trust principles across endpoints.- Oversee endpoint hardening, gold-image implementation and configuration-drift reviews.- Manage MDM/UEM policies for corporate devices, BYOD and COPE environments.- Lead containment, forensic triage and root-cause analysis for endpoint security incidents.- Coordinate with SOC, infrastructure and business teams for incident remediation and regulatory reporting, where applicable.- Track endpoint risks,



unsupported operating systems and end-of-life migration plans.- Maintain endpoint security metrics covering patch compliance, malware alerts, policy violations and incident response.- Support audit, vulnerability assessment and penetration-testing closure.- Manage system integrators, security vendors, service-level agreements and team performance.- Evaluate AI/ML capabilities within EDR/XDR platforms for anomaly detection and endpoint risk scoring.Desired Candidate Profile:- Bachelor's or master's degree in Information Security, Computer Science or an equivalent discipline.- Minimum 8 years of experience in endpoint or host security management, preferably within the BFSI sector.- Deep working knowledge of EDR/XDR, endpoint protection, OS security, patch management, encryption, FIM, UEM and vulnerability management.- Experience managing Windows, Linux, macOS, mobile and cloud endpoints.- Strong understanding of Zero Trust, MFA, conditional access, least privilege and endpoint risk scoring.- Experience in endpoint incident response, forensic readiness and root-cause analysis.- Familiarity with RBI, CERT-In, IRDAI or other applicable regulatory expectations.- Ability to manage a medium-sized technical team and coordinate cross-functional remediation.- Solid vendor-management, operational-governance and executive-reporting capabilities.- Vendor-specific certifications such as Microsoft Security, SentinelOne or Trend Micro are preferred.- CEH, CISSP or CISM certification would be an added advantage. (ref:hirist.tech)

📌 Ujjivan Small Finance Bank - Manager - Host Security (Bengaluru)
🏢 Ujjivan small finance bank
📍 Bengaluru