Security & Compliance Lead

Founded in 1972, Atari is one of the world’s most iconic consumer brands and a pioneer in the video game industry, recognized worldwide for its multi-platform games and licensed products. Atari owns and/or manages a portfolio of more than 400 games and franchises, including globally recognized brands such as Asteroids®, Centipede®, Missile Command®, Pong®, and RollerCoaster Tycoon®.

The Atari family of brands includes Digital Eclipse, Nightdive Studios, Infogrames, AtariAge, MobyGames, as well as Coatsink, Early Morning Studios, and Stormteller Games—spanning game development, publishing, and community experiences worldwide. Today, Atari Inc. continues to build on its legacy by developing games, hardware, and experiences that honor the past while driving innovation for the future.

Over the past two years, we've been building Atari India, a growing team that plays a critical role in supporting our global operations. We're proud of the team we've assembled so far, and we’re just getting started. As part of a lean, high-impact organization, the team in India works closely with colleagues in North America and Europe on projects that move the company forward. Whether you're helping launch a new game, keeping our infrastructure secure, or supporting day-to-day operations, your work here matters. Join us as we continue to grow Atari India and build the future of a legendary brand.

Position: Security & Compliance Lead
Experience: 8-12 years
Location: Netaji Subhash Place, Pitampura, Delhi
Employment Type: Full-Time
Work Timings: 9AM - 6PM IST
Reports to: Sr. Director of Engineering

Overview

As Security & Compliance Lead, you'll define and shape Atari's global security strategy — covering operational security, AI security, and applicable compliance requirements — while acting as a strategic partner to leadership. You'll own the compliance framework end-to-end, from policy design through audit readiness, and champion AI-driven automation to make security processes more efficient and scalable. You'll work closely with IT, Development, Operations, HR, Legal, and Finance, and will regularly engage with executive leadership and the board.

What You’ll Do

• Security Strategy & Leadership
  • Define and shape global security strategy — operational security, AI security, and compliance — and act as a strategic partner to leadership, positioning security as a business enabler
  • Define security metrics and KPIs that demonstrate program maturity and business value
• Compliance & Risk Management
  • Develop and oversee security and compliance policy frameworks across all departments, continuously monitoring posture and closing gaps
  • Design risk assessment frameworks and oversee organizational risk management initiatives
  • Drive adoption of compliance tools like Sprinto and define workflows for evidence collection and audit readiness
• Audits & Security Assessments
  • Establish and oversee internal audit programs, coordinating with internal teams and external auditors
  • Review security assessment findings and define strategies to reduce the attack surface area
• Stakeholder & Vendor Management
  • Build strategic relationships across IT, Development, Operations, HR, Legal, and Finance to drive alignment on security initiatives
  • Establish a vendor security management framework covering risk criteria, evaluation, and ongoing monitoring
  • Present security and compliance posture to executive leadership and the board with strategic recommendations
• Incident Response
  • Oversee the incident response program, provide strategic direction on major incidents, and drive them to closure with root cause analysis and preventive measures
• AI & Automation
  • Champion AI and automation initiatives across compliance processes to improve efficiency and scalability
• Decision-Making Authority
  • Security strategy, risk appetite, and organizational security standards
  • Security budget, vendor selections, and major tool implementations
  • Security policy frameworks and compliance program structure
  • Executive/board escalations and presentation content
  • Audit schedules, scope, and strategic remediation timelines
  • Automation and AI initiative investments
  • Stakeholder engagement priorities

Qualifications

• Required
  • 8+ years of progressive experience in information security and compliance roles with demonstrated strategic leadership
  • Deep knowledge of security frameworks and regulatory requirements, including operational security, AI security considerations, and applicable compliance standards
  • Proven track record in developing and executing global security strategies across diverse organizational contexts
  • Experience implementing compliance management platforms (Sprinto, Vanta, Drata, or similar) at scale
  • Vision for leveraging AI-driven automation and process optimization in security and compliance workflows
  • Exceptional stakeholder management and influence skills across all organizational levels
  • Strategic incident response leadership with experience overseeing complex security incidents and driving organizational learning
• Preferred
  • Industry certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, or equivalent
  • Experience in the gaming or entertainment industry
  • Thought leadership in AI security and emerging technology risk management
  • Experience designing security automation and orchestration strategies
  • Track record of driving organizational transformation and security culture change
  • Experience serving as a trusted advisor to board-level committees on security and risk matters

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a company building in the gaming space, not just hiring for it
• Own your work end-to-end with meaningful autonomy
• Direct access to leadership—your ideas won’t get lost in layers
• Hybrid setup with a flexible, trust-driven work environment
• Comprehensive medical cover at zero cost to you
• Regular team engagement initiatives that actually bring people together
• Work with a team that’s ambitious, collaborative, and genuinely fun

EEO Statement

Atari is an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to providing a workplace free from harassment and discrimination. We are committed to equal employment regardless of race, religion or lack thereof, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, medical condition, veteran status, ancestry, disability status, pregnancy, parental status, genetic information, political affiliation, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.

8+ years of progressive experience in information security and compliance roles with demonstrated strategic leadership. Deep knowledge of security frameworks and regulatory requirements, including operational security, AI security considerations, and applicable compliance standards. Proven track record in developing and executing global security strategies across diverse organizational contexts. Experience implementing compliance management platforms (Sprinto, Vanta, Drata, or similar) at scale. Vision for leveraging AI-driven automation and process optimization in security and compliance workflows. Exceptional stakeholder management and influence skills across all organizational levels. Strategic incident response leadership with experience overseeing complex security incidents and driving organizational learning.