General Manager - Network Infra & Security Job in Brigade Group

Job Title: General Manager Network Infrastructure & Security

Location: Bangalore

Department: IT and Systems

Employee Type: Permanent

Experience Required: 10 20 years

Job Summary

We are seeking a seasoned and strategic IT Infrastructure and Cybersecurity Leader to oversee and drive the company s enterprise-wide infrastructure and security initiatives. This role is responsible for developing and executing the vision, strategy, and programs to ensure the availability, performance, and security of our IT systems and data. The ideal candidate will work closely with executive leadership to align technology and security efforts with organizational objectives and risk tolerance.

Key Responsibilities

IT Infrastructure Management

• Lead the planning, implementation, and management of core IT infrastructure including networks, servers, cloud platforms, storage, and enterprise systems.
• Ensure high availability, performance, and scalability of IT infrastructure to support business operations.
• Oversee disaster recovery and business continuity strategies to mitigate operational risk.
• Manage vendor relationships, contracts, and Service Level Agreements (SLAs).
• Monitor system performance and continuously implement efficiency improvements and optimizations.

Cybersecurity Leadership

• Establish, implement, and maintain cybersecurity policies, procedures, and standards across the organization.
• Conduct regular risk assessments, vulnerability scans, and implement corrective actions.
• Oversee security tools and solutions, including firewalls, antivirus, endpoint protection, SIEM, and intrusion detection systems.
• Lead incident response efforts, forensic investigations, and post-event reviews.
• Ensure compliance with relevant cybersecurity and data privacy regulations (e.g., ISO 27001, GDPR).

Leadership & Cross-functional Collaboration

• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of IT infrastructure and security professionals.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across departments to align IT and cybersecurity strategies with business goals.
• Provide executive-level reporting on infrastructure performance, risk posture, incident management, and compliance metrics.
• Drive a culture of cybersecurity awareness and operational excellence throughout the organization.

Qualifications & Experience

Education:

• Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Master s degree preferred.

Certifications (Preferred):

• CISSP, CISM, CISA, or equivalent professional certifications.

Experience:

• 18+ years of progressive experience in IT infrastructure, cybersecurity, and risk management.
• Deep knowledge of security frameworks such as ISO/IEC 27001 and regulatory standards like GDPR.
• Proven experience in formulating and implementing enterprise-wide security policies and managing dynamic IT environments.

Key Skills:

• Strategic planning & execution
• Project & vendor management
• Security architecture and governance
• Cross-functional collaboration & stakeholder communication
• Managing Security Operations Centers (SOC)

Preferred Skills & Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to align business needs with technology solutions.
• Experience in documenting and executing security architecture and strategic plans.
• In-depth knowledge of IT networks, infrastructure systems, and cloud environments.
• Ability to communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences, including C-level stakeholders.