Cyber Crisis Manager Job at Wipro Bengaluru – Lead Incident Response & Cybersecurity Strategy
Cyber Crisis Manager at Wipro Bengaluru – Drive Cyber Resilience & Lead Incident Management Strategy
Job Location: Bengaluru, India
Job ID: 75022
Company: Wipro Limited
Industry: Technology Consulting & Digital Transformation
Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Experience Required: 12+ Years
Functional Area: Cybersecurity, Crisis Management, Information Security
About Wipro
Wipro Limited (NYSE: WIT, BSE: 507685, NSE: WIPRO) is a globally renowned technology consulting and services company, recognized for driving innovation and delivering digital transformation solutions to top-tier clients across the globe. With over 230,000 dedicated professionals and partners operating in more than 65 countries, Wipro empowers businesses to navigate complexity, enhance resilience, and transform into future-ready enterprises. Visit www.wipro.com to explore our journey.
Role Overview: Cyber Crisis Manager
Wipro is looking for an experienced and dynamic Cyber Crisis Manager to join its cybersecurity leadership team in Bengaluru. The ideal candidate will lead real-time cyber incident response operations, build enterprise resilience strategies, and implement best practices for managing cyber crises. This high-impact position requires a combination of strategic vision, technical depth, and leadership under pressure.
Key Responsibilities
1. Cyber Crisis Management & Response Leadership
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Lead enterprise-wide responses to critical cyber incidents such as ransomware attacks, advanced persistent threats (APTs), data breaches, and large-scale malware outbreaks.
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Act as the strategic and operational command center during live cyber crises, managing resource deployment, communication flows, and stakeholder coordination.
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Assess evolving threat landscapes and adversary behaviors, translating insights into actionable response strategies and resilient frameworks.
2. Cyber Resilience & Preparedness Strategy
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Design, implement, and maintain robust cyber crisis management frameworks and escalation protocols.
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Conduct readiness assessments, simulation exercises, and red-team/blue-team drills to stress-test the organization’s cyber response posture.
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Develop response playbooks tailored for different cyberattack scenarios, ensuring agility and precision during high-pressure events.
3. Impact Evaluation & Operational Mitigation
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Rapidly evaluate the severity, scale, and impact of cyber incidents and orchestrate real-time response efforts to contain, eradicate, and recover from threats.
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Provide decision-makers with operational guidance to maintain business continuity, minimize reputational risks, and restore critical services.
4. Post-Crisis Analysis & Continual Improvement
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Facilitate comprehensive post-incident reviews and lessons-learned sessions with cross-functional teams and leadership.
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Integrate feedback into strategic planning to strengthen future incident handling capabilities.
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Deliver structured after-action reports and recommendations to enhance preparedness.
5. Regulatory Compliance & Industry Frameworks
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Research and interpret cybersecurity regulations, compliance frameworks, and security standards such as GDPR, HIPAA, PCI-DSS, MITRE ATT&CK, and NIST.
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Ensure incident response and crisis management procedures align with global compliance mandates.
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Translate complex regulatory language into actionable operations strategies to maintain audit readiness.
6. Technology Integration & Cyber Tools
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Leverage advanced cybersecurity platforms and tools, including but not limited to:
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SIEM/SOC Platforms: Palo Alto XSIAM, Splunk, IBM QRadar
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ITSM Tools: ServiceNow, Remedy, or equivalent
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Collaborate with internal SOC teams to continuously monitor threat indicators and maintain situational awareness.
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Lead technical integration projects to enhance automation, detection, and incident triage capabilities.
Required Qualifications
Educational Background
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Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
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Master’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Assurance, or related field (preferred).
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Industry-recognized certifications are highly desirable:
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Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
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Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
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Certified Incident Handler (GCIH or equivalent)
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Professional Experience
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Minimum 12 years of experience in cybersecurity operations, crisis management, incident response, or information security leadership.
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Proven record of managing large-scale cybersecurity incidents, including zero-day vulnerabilities, insider threats, and coordinated cyberattacks.
Technical Expertise
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Strong understanding of cyber threat intelligence, adversary tactics, and advanced mitigation techniques.
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Deep knowledge of global cybersecurity regulatory requirements and enterprise risk management frameworks.
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Proficiency with incident response lifecycle, digital forensics, and recovery planning.
Key Competencies
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Excellent leadership and crisis communication skills under pressure.
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Ability to make high-stakes decisions quickly and confidently in dynamic situations.
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Strong analytical thinking with a proactive, solution-oriented mindset.
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Comfortable working with diverse teams, senior stakeholders, regulators, and third-party partners.
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Availability for 24/7 crisis management coordination when needed.
Why Join Wipro?
At Wipro, we don’t just offer jobs — we empower reinvention. As a purpose-driven, people-first organization, we support our employees in shaping meaningful careers in cutting-edge fields such as cybersecurity, AI, cloud, and digital transformation.
What Sets Us Apart:
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A culture rooted in innovation, diversity, and inclusion
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A collaborative and intellectually stimulating environment
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Global learning and upskilling programs
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Competitive compensation and benefits
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Opportunities to lead and influence digital transformation journeys for Fortune 500 clients
Accessibility and Equal Opportunity Commitment
Wipro is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees regardless of race, color, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, age, disability, or veteran status.
We are committed to accessible hiring. Applicants with disabilities can request accommodations at any stage of the recruitment process. Please contact our team in advance to make arrangements.
Apply Now
If you’re passionate about defending critical systems from cyber threats and thrive under pressure, this role is for you.
Join Wipro and lead the charge in protecting digital enterprises from ever-evolving cyber risks.
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