Director of Cyber Security

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Director – Cybersecurity

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the cybersecurity strategy, delivery, and growth for BFSI clients across public and private sector banks.
• Manage and oversee multiple cybersecurity programs, ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
• Act as a trusted advisor to C-level stakeholders, providing strategic counsel on risk posture, threat intelligence, and security frameworks.
• Drive business development and presales activities including proposal development, RFP/RFI responses, and executive presentations.
• Build and lead high-performing cybersecurity teams; mentor mid and senior-level professionals.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with internal practices, delivery teams, and technology partners to ensure end-to-end solution success.
• Monitor the evolving threat landscape and guide clients in implementing proactive defense strategies.

Requirements:

• Minimum 14 years of experience in the cybersecurity domain, with at least 5+ years in leadership roles.
• Extensive experience in managing cybersecurity engagements for BFSI clients (especially banks).
• Strong experience in client-facing and market-facing roles; ability to engage with executive leadership.
• Hands-on expertise in presales, solution architecture, delivery leadership, and client relationship management.
• Deep understanding of cybersecurity frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001, etc.), data protection regulations, and Indian BFSI compliance requirements.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proven ability to drive cybersecurity business growth and build strong delivery teams.