Sarvam AI is hiring a Head of Security

Responsibilities

• Oversee and ensure compliance with all relevant security standards, regulations, and frameworks applicable to the organization.
• Identify, assess, and manage vulnerabilities across systems, applications, and infrastructure.
• Establish and drive organization-wide security policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Collaborate closely with product, engineering, and platform teams to integrate security into the development lifecycle.
• Lead risk assessments, audits, and security reviews to proactively mitigate threats.
• Ensure timely remediation of security issues and compliance gaps.
• Act as the primary point of contact for all information security-related matters.
• Build and mentor a security-focused culture across teams.

Requirements

• Proven experience in information security leadership roles (preferably as a CISO or similar).
• Strong understanding of security compliance frameworks (ISO 27001, SOC 2, GDPR, etc.).
• Hands-on experience in vulnerability management and risk mitigation strategies.
• Ability to work cross-functionally with product and engineering teams.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Nice to Have

• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or equivalent.
• Experience in scaling security practices in a fast-paced product/tech environment.