Centre Head (CH)

Job Title:

Basic Qualifications (Mandatory)

• BE/ B.Tech in any discipline from a University/Institution/Board recognized by Govt. of India/approved by Govt. Regulatory bodies.

  OR

• MCA/ M.E./ M.Tech/ M.Sc in any discipline from a University/Institution/Board recognized by Govt. of India/approved by Govt. Regulatory bodies.
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Cybersecurity or Information Technology.
  
• Professional certifications such as

  CISSP, CISM, CISA, CCSP, PMP

  , or

  MBA (Technology Management)

  .

Experience (Mandatory)

• 20+ years overall experience

  , with

  810 years

  in IT, Cybersecurity, IT Security Innovation, Cyber/Industry Research, or IT Project Management.
• Proven experience in

  establishing or managing a Centre of Excellence (CoE)

  .

Experience (Preferred)

• Deep understanding of

  Banking & Financial Services Industry (BFSI) regulations and compliance

  , including but not limited to:
• RBI Cybersecurity Framework
  
• SEBI Cybersecurity Guidelines
  
• Data Protection Laws
  
• PCI-DSS / NIST Frameworks
  
• Other regulatory requirements in BFSI
  
• Experience in BFSI IT/Security projects is highly desirable.
  
• Experience working with or managing

  multi-stakeholder environments

  (Government, Academia, Industry).

Key Skills & Competencies

establish and manage the Cybersecurity Centre of Excellence

Leadership & Strategic Skills

• Proven ability to

  lead, mentor, and motivate cross-functional teams

  of cybersecurity professionals.
• Strong decision-making skills with the ability to operate under pressure.
  
• Strategic mindset to

  align CoE objectives with SBI’s organizational goals

  .
• Ethical awareness and strong moral compass to uphold values of

  public service, ethics, and integrity

  .

Technical & Program Management Skills

• Expertise in

  cybersecurity technologies, frameworks, and advanced security concepts

  .
• Ability to guide and manage

  research & innovation-driven programs

  .
• Strong understanding of

  cybersecurity policy, technology disruptions, and best practices

  .
• Proficiency in

  program management principles, project planning, and execution

  .

Interpersonal & Communication Skills

• Excellent

  verbal and written communication

  skills to present complex cybersecurity concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to engage effectively with

  senior stakeholders across Government, Academia, and Industry

  .
• Customer & Citizen-centric mindset with focus on

  innovation and security posture enhancement

  .

Role Objective

The Centre Head will:

• Own and drive the

  Cyber Security Centre of Excellence operations

  .
• Lead innovation, research, and program execution aligned with SBI’s cybersecurity objectives.
  
• Ensure

  research projects, policies, and practices strengthen SBI’s cyber resilience

  .
• Serve as a thought leader in cybersecurity, fostering collaboration across

  internal teams, regulatory bodies, and external partners

  .