TechD Cybersecurity Limited
Location: Ahmedabad (with travel across India & global academic partners)
Position: Full-Time | Senior Leadership Role
TechD Cybersecurity Limited is one of India’s fastest-growing cybersecurity companies, empowering enterprises, governments, and BFSI institutions with cutting-edge cybersecurity services, global SOC operations, advanced training programs, and world-class R&D. As we build Bharat’s first Techdefence Cyber Valley—a 60,000 sq. ft. integrated Cybersecurity Ecosystem—our Academia division is central to shaping the next generation of cyber talent.
The Director – Academia will lead strategic partnerships, curriculum innovation, and national/global academic collaborations to position TechD as the premier cybersecurity education provider in India and beyond.
The Director – Academia will spearhead TechD’s academic initiatives, partnerships, university programs, training alliances, placement outcomes, and skill-development ecosystem. This role demands strong leadership, relationship management, and the ability to drive large-scale academic transformations with universities, colleges, government bodies, and skill missions.
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Lead and expand partnerships with universities, colleges, skill development agencies, and international academic institutions.
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Drive MoUs, joint programs, academic alliances, and innovation labs in collaboration with partner institutes.
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Oversee deployment and performance of TechD trainers, coordinators, and academic delivery teams across campuses.
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Own the design and execution of cybersecurity programs:
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B.Tech, M.Tech, Diploma, Certification, Finishing School Modules
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Corporate and executive-level programs
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Ensure alignment with global cybersecurity standards—NIST, ISO, MITRE, OWASP, CERT-In norms, etc.
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Introduce cutting-edge learning modules: SOC Operations, OT/ICS Security, Cloud Security, AI in Cybersecurity, Red Teaming, Forensics, Web3 Security & more.
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Set academic delivery quality benchmarks across all partner institutions.
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Monitor faculty deployment, training timetables, student performance, and program feedback loops.
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Ensure strong governance, reporting, and regular academic audits.
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Work with placement teams to ensure high conversion rates for cybersecurity roles.
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Build employer relationships with IT, cybersecurity, BFSI, consulting, and global technology companies.
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Enable internship pipelines, apprenticeship models, and industry-ready skill development tracks.
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Own the academic business division P&L, revenue growth, partnerships expansion, and profitability.
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Conceptualize new academic revenue streams—bootcamps, online learning, international programs, hackathons, talent incubators, etc.
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Engage with Vice Chancellors, Directors, Principals, Government Bodies, and Industry Leaders.
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Represent TechD Cybersecurity in events, conferences, and global academic forums.
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Lead and mentor academic teams including trainers, coordinators, program managers, and placement leaders.
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10–20 years of experience in academic leadership, ed-tech, skill development, or university relations.
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Strong understanding of cybersecurity, IT, engineering education, or technology training ecosystems.
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Proven track record of managing large academic partnerships or multi-campus programs.
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Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and leadership skills.
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MBA/M.Tech/PhD preferred; cybersecurity certifications (CEH, CHFI, Security+, etc.) are added advantages.
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Strategic leadership & execution
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Academic program design
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University & govt partnership development
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Curriculum innovation
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People management & team leadership
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Strong operational discipline
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Revenue & P&L management
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Exceptional communication and presentation skills
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Build the academic engine of Bharat’s largest Cybersecurity Valley.
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Shape India’s next generation of cybersecurity workforce and innovation leaders.
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Opportunity to work at the intersection of cybersecurity, academia, and global-scale talent development.
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High-growth environment with leadership autonomy and national impact.
