AVP, Information Security

Role Overview: As the AVP, Information Security at Synchrony's Joint Security Operations Center (JSOC), your primary responsibility is to lead the cyber detection of information security alerts and investigate/report major information security incidents across all business units. This role involves a combination of technical expertise and people leadership, focusing on the operation of the detection and response program. You will be expected to have a strong understanding of both traditional on-premise security and cloud management plane security. Additionally, as a people leader, you will oversee day-to-day shift operations, mentor junior analysts, and track their technical competency. Key Responsibilities: - Coordinate with IT, Legal, Human Resources, and other business units to gather incident details, assess impact, and coordinate response. - Respond to security incidents, mitigate impacts, coordinate remediation efforts, and make recommendations for improvements to senior management. - Provide technical leadership for proactive detection of security threats and recommendations for enhancing overall security posture. - Collaborate with the Cyber Intelligence team to develop threat detection logic and counter emerging cybersecurity threats. - Enhance Detection and Incident Response processes and procedures, document findings, and create detailed reports. - Prioritize mitigation efforts based on business priorities and recommend process improvements. - Supervise formal incident response tasks and ensure successful execution of incident response plans. - Identify and recommend process improvements. Qualifications Required: - Bachelors degree and a minimum of 8 years of cyber security and incident response experience, or equivalent work experience. - Experience managing SOC teams in the past. - Strong understanding of teamwork dynamics in a SOC environment. Additional Details of the Company: Synchrony has been recognized for its commitment to employee well-being, career advancement opportunities, and diversity initiatives. The company offers best-in-class benefits and programs for work-life integration. Employees have the flexibility to work from home or regional engagement hubs in Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Pune, Kolkata, or Delhi/NCR. Occasional travel to Hyderabad or one of the hubs may be required for in-person engagement activities. Role Overview: As the AVP, Information Security at Synchrony's Joint Security Operations Center (JSOC), your primary responsibility is to lead the cyber detection of information security alerts and investigate/report major information security incidents across all business units. This role involves a combination of technical expertise and people leadership, focusing on the operation of the detection and response program. You will be expected to have a strong understanding of both traditional on-premise security and cloud management plane security. Additionally, as a people leader, you will oversee day-to-day shift operations, mentor junior analysts, and track their technical competency. Key Responsibilities: - Coordinate with IT, Legal, Human Resources, and other business units to gather incident details, assess impact, and coordinate response. - Respond to security incidents, mitigate impacts, coordinate remediation efforts, and make recommendations for improvements to senior management. - Provide technical leadership for proactive detection of security threats and recommendations for enhancing overall security posture. - Collaborate with the Cyber Intelligence team to develop threat detection logic and counter emerging cybersecurity threats. - Enhance Detection and Incident Response processes and procedures, document findings, and create detailed reports. - Prioritize mitigation efforts based on business priorities and recommend process improvements. - Supervise formal incident response tasks and ensure successful execution of incident response plans. - Identify and recommend process improvements. Qualifications Required: - Bachelors degree and a minimum of 8 years of cyber security and incident response experience, or equivalent work experience. - Experience managing SOC teams in the past. - Strong understanding of teamwork dynamics in a SOC environment. Additional Details of the Company: Synchrony has been recognized for its commitment to employee well-being, career advancement opportunities, and diversity initiatives. The company offers best-in-class benefits and programs for work-life integration. Employees have the flexibility to work from home or regional engagement hubs in Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Pune, Kolkata, or Delhi/NCR. Occasional travel to Hyderabad or one of the hubs may be required for in-person engagement activities.