NeGD is currently inviting applications for the following positions purely on Contract basis initially for a period of 2 years which is further extendable as per the requirement of the project.

The last date of receipt of the application will be 08 December 2024.

Job Title: Security Specialist
Location: New Delhi, India
Job Summary:
The National e-Governance Division (NeGD) is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Security Specialist to ensure the security and integrity of its e-governance platforms and infrastructure under the Digital India initiative. The ideal candidate will possess in-depth knowledge of cybersecurity principles, risk management, and compliance standards. This role is critical in safeguarding government digital assets, protecting sensitive data, and ensuring the resilience of public service delivery systems against cyber threats.

Key Responsibilities:

• Security Strategy and Planning:
o Develop and implement comprehensive security policies, protocols, and procedures.
o Conduct regular security assessments and audits to identify vulnerabilities and risks.

• Cybersecurity Management:
o Monitor networks and systems for security breaches, intrusions, and anomalous activities.
o Respond promptly to security incidents and coordinate incident response efforts.
o Implement and manage security tools such as firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and encryption solutions.
o Implements encryption, RBAC (Role Based Access Control), and compliance protocols (GDPR, HIPAA, PDPB), and conducts security audits.

• Risk Assessment and Mitigation:
o Perform risk analysis to evaluate the potential impact of security threats.
o Develop risk mitigation strategies and recommend security enhancements.

• Compliance and Governance:
o Ensure compliance with government regulations, data protection laws, and industry best practices.
o Prepare and maintain documentation related to security policies, procedures, and compliance requirements.

• Awareness and Training:
o Conduct security awareness training for staff to promote best practices in information security.
o Stay updated with the latest cybersecurity trends, threats, and technologies.

• Collaboration:
o Work closely with IT teams, developers, and external partners to integrate security measures into system designs.
o Liaise with government agencies and security organizations to coordinate efforts and share information.

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About National e-Governance Division (NeGD)

The National e-Governance Division (NeGD) is an independent business division under the Digital India Corporation, Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology. NeGD has been playing a pivotal role in supporting MeitY in Programme Management and implementation of e-Governance projects and initiatives undertaken by various Ministries/ Departments, both at the Central and State levels.

NeGD has been spearheading several innovative initiatives under the aegis of the Digital India Programme. Those have been developed keeping the vision areas of Digital India at the core- providing digital infrastructure as a core utility to every citizen, governance and services on demand and in particular, digital empowerment of the citizens of our country; some of these initiatives include DigiLocker, UMANG, Poshan Tracker, OpenForge Platform, API Setu, National Academic Depository, Academic Bank of Credits, Learning Management System.