Senior Security & Compliance Engineer – NeGD
Quick Info
- Vacancies
- Vacancies: 1
- Qualification
- Qualification: B.Tech./B.E. in CS, IT, or Cybersecurity; or M.Tech./M.S. in Information Security, Cybersecurity, or Applied Cryptography.
- Experience Required
- Experience Required: Minimum 7 years of experience in application security, security testing, or security compliance for enterprise or government platforms.
- Age Limit
- Age Limit: Upto 55 years
- Application Mode
- Application Mode: Apply Online
- Deadline
- Deadline:
The Senior Security & Compliance Engineer is a critical leadership role responsible for owning the application security practice for the National e-Governance Division's AI capability programme. This position involves defining secure coding standards, conducting threat modelling, and ensuring that all digital services comply with MeitY and CERT-In security frameworks. It is an excellent opportunity for cybersecurity experts to implement data protection measures under DPDPA 2023 and manage VAPT engagements for large-scale government platforms. Professionals in this role will safeguard citizen data while advising on AI-specific security concerns like prompt injection and data poisoning.
- The role demands expertise in conducting manual security reviews and coordinating third-party STQC certifications for citizen-facing services.
- Applicants must possess at least one major certification such as CISSP, CISM, CEH, or OSCP at the time of deployment.
- This position offers the chance to define encryption standards and secure data-handling patterns for the Government of India Data Classification Policy.
- Candidates will work closely with DevSecOps teams to integrate automated security testing (SAST/DAST) into active CI/CD pipelines.
- The work environment involves high-level coordination with Product Managers and AI Safety Researchers to maintain a robust security posture.
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Additional Salary Information
Consolidated budget range of up to ₹32,44,000 per annum on a contract basis.
Important Dates
Selection Process
Screening of applications based on qualifications and experience Shortlisting of candidates Personal Interview
Application Fees
Refer official detailed notification
Reservation
Unreserved/General: 1 Standard Government of India reservation norms apply for contractual engagements.
How to Apply
- Visit the official Digital India Corporation recruitment portal at https://ora.digitalindiacorporation.in/ Select the specific position you wish to apply for from the list.
- Fill in the required personal, educational, and experience details.
- Upload necessary documents including certifications and experience proofs.
- Submit the application online before the deadline of 30.07.2026.
- Candidates in government service should ensure they have an NOC ready for the interview stage.
Frequently Asked Questions
The maximum budget for the Senior Security & Compliance Engineer position is ₹32,44,000 per annum.
A B.Tech./B.E. in CS/IT/Cybersecurity or an M.Tech./M.S. in Information Security or Applied Cryptography is required.
The maximum age limit for this position is 55 years as of the closing date of applications.