Position: IT Security and Compliance Officer

Location: Remote

Experience: 5+ Years

Key Responsibilities:

Design, implement, and maintain security architecture and policies for the job portal.
Ensure compliance with CERT-IN guidelines, GIGW 3.0, and other government frameworks.
Conduct vulnerability assessments, risk audits, and penetration testing with internal or third-party teams.
Monitor access logs, analyse security events, and implement mitigation procedures.
Develop and test incident response and data breach plans.
Collaborate with DevOps and development teams to ensure secure SDLC practices.
Lead documentation efforts for compliance reports, access control, and audit readiness.
Act as the point of contact for the Mizoram Youth Commission for all security-related issues.

Required Skills & Experience:

Minimum 5 years of experience in cybersecurity, IT governance, or compliance roles.
Hands-on experience with:
Web application security
Data privacy laws
Role-based access control (RBAC)
SIEM, IDS/IPS, and endpoint protection
Experience working on public-sector / e-Governance platforms is a big plus.
Strong understanding of ISO 27001, NIST, and OWASP guidelines.
Ability to independently handle CERT-IN audits and prepare security documentation.

Preferred Certifications

Education:

Bachelor's or Master’s in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related discipline. - masters are preferable