Dy. Vice President- Cyber Advisory

Deputy Vice President Cyber Advisory

Basic Qualifications (Mandatory)

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

  OR

• MCA / ME / MTech / MSc in any discipline from a recognized University/Institution/Board.
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree in

  Cybersecurity

  or

  Information Technology.

• Preferred Certifications:

  CISSP, CISM, CISA, CCSP, PMP, MBA (Technology Management).

Experience

Mandatory:

• 12+ years of overall professional experience

  , with at least

  8–10 years in Cyber Advisory roles.

Preferred:

• Proven experience in

  cybersecurity advisory functions

  , aligning with

  domestic and global security standards

  and

  BFSI sector–centric business models.

• Cybersecurity roles in

  IT companies, BFSI institutions, government cybersecurity programs, consulting firms, or innovation hubs.

• Hands-on exposure to

  Information Security, Cyber Policy, Innovation, Cyber Defense, or related domains.

• Experience in

  setting up or working in a Centre of Excellence (CoE).

Role & Responsibilities

• Lead the

  Cyber Advisory function

  , providing strategic guidance to stakeholders across business and technology domains.
• Develop and deliver

  advisory reports

  based on

  emerging cyber threats, research insights, and global trends.

• Continuously

  track, assess, and interpret global threat landscape changes

  to provide actionable intelligence.
• Establish frameworks to ensure the

  advisory function is aligned with business models, regulatory requirements, and industry standards.

• Drive

  stakeholder engagement

  , ensuring advisory outputs are practical, timely, and business-relevant.
• Manage

  cybersecurity researchers and advisory teams

  , ensuring delivery of high-quality outputs aligned with organizational goals.
• Provide expertise on

  cybersecurity technologies, advanced threat analytics, and market developments.

• Promote a culture of

  strategic thinking, innovation, and continuous improvement

  within the advisory function.
• Support business continuity and organizational resilience through

  proactive cyber advisory interventions.

• Contribute to

  Centre of Excellence initiatives

  , building knowledge repositories and disseminating insights.

Preferred Candidate Profile

• Strong

  leadership and strategic thinking

  skills, with proven ability to head

  cyber advisory or consulting functions.

• Demonstrated expertise in

  global cybersecurity standards, threat analytics, and market intelligence.

• Ability to

  translate technical threat research into actionable business advisories

  for senior management and stakeholders.
• Experience in

  team leadership, resource management, and research program governance.

• Excellent

  communication and interpersonal skills

  with the ability to engage executives, regulators, and industry partners.
• Strong understanding of

  advanced cybersecurity trends

  and their implications on

  BFSI and allied sectors.

• Analytical mindset with

  critical thinking and problem-solving

  capabilities.
• Ability to thrive in a

  fast-paced, dynamic environment

  while driving innovation and delivering results.