Cyber Security Specialist

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Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Cyber Security Practice Head to lead the delivery of cybersecurity services and solutions. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Cisco, Barracuda, Palo Alto, Checkpoint, Trend Micro and CrowdStrike technologies, along with proven leadership in managing end-to-end delivery, customer engagements, and technical teams. This role will ensure high-quality implementation, governance, and operational excellence across all cybersecurity projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the delivery of cybersecurity projects and services across clients.

• Manage a team of cybersecurity engineers, analysts, and consultants, ensuring performance and capability development.

• Review and validate security architectures, designs, and implementation plans.

• Ensure timely and high-quality delivery of cybersecurity solutions aligned with client requirements.

• Act as the primary technical contact for key customers, handling escalations, reviews, and technical guidance.

• Drive delivery governance, best practices, documentation, and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Collaborate with sales and pre-sales teams for solutioning, sizing, and proposal support.

• Evaluate and integrate new cybersecurity technologies and tools into the practice.

• Oversee SOC operations, threat management processes, and incident response activities (as applicable).

Technical Skills & Expertise

• Strong hands-on experience with:

o Cisco Security: Firewalls, ISE, Email Security, Secure Endpoint, VPN

o Barracuda: WAF, CloudGen Firewalls, Email Security

o Palo Alto Networks: NGFW, Prisma, Cortex

o CrowdStrike: Falcon Endpoint Security Platform

o Tred Micro : Tipping Point (NIPS), Anti-APT, NDR, XDR, CREM, Threat Intelligence

• Deep understanding of cybersecurity domains including threat detection, vulnerability management, network security, endpoint security, and access management.

• Experience in delivering complex security projects across multiple environments.

Leadership & Soft Skills

• Proven leadership experience in managing cybersecurity delivery teams.

• Strong customer-facing and stakeholder management capabilities.

• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

• Ability to drive governance, discipline, and technical excellence within the practice.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Information Security, Computer Science, or related field (preferred).

• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CCSP, CEH, PCNSE, CrowdStrike Certifications, Cisco Security Certifications, etc., will be an added advantage.