SG Analytics Looking for Head – Information Technology and IT Security at Pune, Maharashtra Full Time

About Us

SG Analytics (SGA), is an AI and ML-powered, global insights and analytics company providing data-centric research and contextual analytics services to companies across BFSI, Media & Entertainment, Technology & Healthcare sectors, including Fortune 500 companies. With a presence in New York, San Francisco, Austin, Seattle, Toronto, London, Zurich, Pune, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad, SGA is one of the fastest-growing firms in ESG and data analytics spaces.

Driven by our brand promise of ‘Life’s Possible’, we are resolved to manifest life’s utmost possibilities for our three core levers – our people, our clients, and society, with the ease, joy, and grace of a ‘source’ company, SG Analytics’ strong vision is powered by value-accretive decisions to create a regenerative organization and nurture client relationships and strategic partnerships.

Awarded regional best employer in 2016, 2018, and 2020, SG Analytics’ thriving work culture is powered by the company’s core values of leadership, accountability, co-creation, fun, and excellence. We provide our colleagues, with a thriving work environment shaped by a growth mindset, abundant learning & collaboration opportunities, and a meritocracy-driven, vibrant culture.

Specialties: ESG Consulting, Equity & Fixed Income Research, Corporate Finance & Valuation, Market Research, Market Intelligence, Data Engineering, Data Governance & Management, Data Science, AI/ML, Customer Analytics, Marketing Analytics, Sales Analytics, Competitive Intelligence, Intelligent Automation, RPA, Quality Engineering, and Business Consulting.

JOB DESCRIPTION

As Head, Information Technology & Information Security” your responsibilities amongst others may include:

Leads or commissions the preparation and authorizes the implementation of necessary information security policies, standards, procedures and guidelines, in conjunction with Compliance Committee

Leads the design and operation of related compliance monitoring and improvement activities to ensure compliance both with internal security policies.

Leads or commissions suitable information security awareness, training and educational activities

Leads or commissions information security risk assessments and controls selection activities

Leads or commissions activities relating to contingency planning, business continuity management and IT disaster recovery in conjunction with relevant functions and third parties

Liaise with the clients and give them operational comfort on SGA’s information security framework

Leadership and strategic direction for the function, ranging from planning and budgeting to motivational and promotional activities expounding the value of Information Technology

Recruitment, leadership and direction for maintaining all client networks, remote desktops, security servers, data security, etc distributed throughout the organization

Contribute to “centre of excellence” for information security management, for example offering internal management consultancy advice and practical assistance on information security risk and control matters throughout the organization and promoting the commercial advantages of managing information security risks more efficiently and effectively

Responsible for managing daily operations and BAU for all IT, Network, Infrastructure, Compliance and Helpdesk activities for the entire organization

Additional responsibilities:
1. IT/IS Ambassador –

Design and conduct Employee CSAT surveys and then work closely with BU Heads to implement new systems and processes. A viable cost-benefit analysis should be conducted to justify the investments.

Identify “Best in Class IT and IS Practices” in our industry sector and implement them

2. Business Process Owner –

Design SOPs of IT and IS processes and induct them into the organizational DNA through seamless change management

Study the existing IT/IS lifecycle and recommend process automation opportunities – focus on system efficiencies, minimizing unforced errors and saving organizational time and efforts

Design and implement IT and IS Balance Scorecards to enhance the departmental efficiencies

Integrate IT/IS systems, processes and in-house tools into the organizational ERP

3. Chief Knowledge Agent –

Build an internal mindset of Information Security and Control. Educate BU Heads on effective Information and Data Security policies and share the value-adds for the organization

Own the IT/IS portion of Knowledge Management repository and come up with innovative and effective ways to enhance the organization-wide adoption of our KM database

4. Security Compliance Director –

Leads the design, implementation, operation and maintenance of the Information Security Management System based on the ISO/IEC 27000 series standards, including certification against ISO/IEC 27001 where applicable

Contribute to “centre of excellence” for information security management, for example offering internal management consultancy advice and practical assistance on information security risk and control matters throughout the organization and promoting the commercial advantages of managing information security risks more efficiently and effectively

Lead or commission the preparation and authorizes the implementation of necessary information security policies, standards, procedures and guidelines, in conjunction with Compliance Committee

Lead the design and operation of related compliance monitoring and improvement activities to ensure compliance both with internal security policies.

Lead or commission suitable information security awareness, training and educational activities

Lead or commission information security risk assessments and controls selection activities

Lead or commission activities relating to contingency planning, business continuity management and IT disaster recovery in conjunction with relevant functions and third parties

5. Company’s IT/IS Spoke person –

Front face with clients and focus on understanding their information security, server, infrastructure security frameworks as well as their international standards

Liaise with the clients and give them operational comfort on our information security framework

6. Infrastructure Management Lead-

Lead client service background exercises

Responsible for the organization’s IT Infrastructure Management applications and information security

Responsible for the organization’s seamless functioning of Windows 2012 AD, email infrastructure, datacenter monitoring tool (Manage Engine) for multiple office locations

Manage BCP-DR as per compliance & IT Audits; manage the organizational IT Assets & Vendors

Reduce IT cost using appropriate solutions

IT operations.

Leads team of IT staff.

Designs and implements IT strategies and infrastructure.

Analyzes business requirements for IT needs and systems.

Works to increase end user satisfaction.

Evaluates IT operations with regard to established goals.

Communicates within IT team and across departments as needed.

Assesses need for new equipment and software.

Prepares progress and budget reports for upper management.

Hires new members of IT staff.

Builds and maintains relationships with outside vendors.

Manages company help desk.

Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

IT vendor management and periodical evaluation.

Should have experience managing database thru Cloud

IT Security.

Oversees IT related compliances.

Identifies and eliminates security risks.

Submit periodical Compliance report to Compliance team.

Taking ownership of IT policies, procedures and review, enhance it periodically.

JOB REQUIREMENT

Education, and Experience Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in information technology, information systems, computer science or related field (Post graduate degree a plus)

Minimum fifteen years’ experience working in IT operations and IT security

Minimum five years’ experience overseeing IT teams and projects

IT operations, Security Certifications

Have fair knowledge wrt ISO 27001, GDPR, SOC 2, UK DPA, HIPAA, ECOVADIS etc external audits.

Sound understanding of computer systems, networks, security, telecommunications, databases and storage systems.

Knowledge of Cloud managed Data centre and Disaster recovery site management.

Strong interpersonal, communication and leadership skills

Ability to manage and prioritize tasks and projects

Solid working knowledge of all relevant coding languages and security protocols

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

Team oriented