Purpose

About Tata Electronics Private Limited (TEPL):

Tata Electronics Private Limited (TEPL), a greenfield venture of the Tata Group, is building India’s first AI-led state-of-the-art semiconductor wafer fab. It is a unique company that has end-to-end manufacturing from foundry to outsourced assembly and test (OSAT) and Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS).

As a wholly owned subsidiary of Tata Sons Pvt. Ltd., TEPL is committed to leadership with trust, creating long-term stakeholder value and improving the quality of life for the communities we serve globally.

Position Overview:

The Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) will be responsible for defining and executing TEPL’s enterprise-wide cybersecurity strategy, ensuring the protection of IT, OT (Operational Technology), and AI-driven systems in a highly sensitive semiconductor manufacturing environment as well as electronics manufacturing. This role requires a visionary leader with deep expertise across manufacturing/OT cybersecurity, Information Technology/IT security, AI cybersecurity, governance and safety against AI-driven malware, in conformance with global standards and customer expectations.

Key Responsibility

Strategic Leadership

• Develop and implement a comprehensive cybersecurity strategy aligned with TEPL’s business objectives and regulatory requirements.
• Establish a governance framework for AI safety, AI risk management, and ethical AI usage.
• Advise the executive leadership team on cyber risk posture and emerging threats.

Cybersecurity & OT Security

• Oversee security for IT and OT environments, including semiconductor fabrication systems, industrial control systems (ICS), and SCADA networks.
• Implement zero-trust architecture and advanced threat detection for manufacturing systems.
• Ensure supply chain security for critical semiconductor components.

AI Risk & Governance

• Lead initiatives to identify, assess, and mitigate AI-related risks, including AI-driven malware and adversarial attacks.
• Define AI governance policies to ensure compliance with global standards and ethical guidelines.
• Collaborate with R&D teams to embed AI safety principles into product development.
• Able to assess and manage risks due to LLMs, cloud deployments and overall AI solutions

Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure compliance with ISO 27001, IEC62443, ISO42001 AIMS, NIST, GDPR, and Indian cybersecurity regulations.
• Conduct regular risk assessments, penetration testing, and incident response drills.
• Manage relationships with regulatory bodies, auditors, and external security partners.

Team Leadership

• Build and lead a world-class cybersecurity team, fostering a culture of security awareness across the organization.
• Drive training programs for employees on cybersecurity best practices and AI safety.

Qualification

• Education: Bachelors/Masters degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field. Advanced certifications such as  IEC 62443, AIMS ISO 42001, CISSP, CISM, CISA, or GIAC preferred.
• Has good knowledge of SOC and technologies such as Palo Alto, TxOne, Crowdstrike. Has worked on tools to manage cybersecurity for machines in the shopfloor

Experience

• 20+ years in cybersecurity leadership roles, with at least 5 years as CISO or equivalent in a manufacturing or semiconductor environment.
• Proven expertise in IT, OT and AI security, ICS/SCADA protection, and industrial cybersecurity frameworks.
• Knowledge of India’s Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act
• Hands-on experience in AI risk governance, AI safety, and mitigating AI-driven cyber threats.
• Strong knowledge of cloud security, zero-trust architecture, and advanced threat intelligence.
• Multi-year experience with IT and OT infrastructure in a manufacturing environment
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills

Additional Technical Requirements

Competencies