Dy. Vice President- Cyber Defense & Intelligence

Deputy Vice President Cyber Defense & Intelligence

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

  810 years in Cyber Defense & Intelligence roles.

Preferred:

• Hands-on experience in

  cybersecurity tools and practices

  related to:
• Forensics
  
• Malware Analysis
  
• Threat Hunting
  
• Incident Response
  
• Threat Intelligence (assimilation/creation)
  
• Prior roles in

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

• Exposure to

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

• Experience in

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

Role & Responsibilities

• Lead the organizations

  cyber defense and intelligence strategy

  , ensuring strong resilience against evolving threats.

• Monitor, detect, analyze, and respond

  to advanced cyber threats using intelligence-driven approaches.
• Oversee

  forensic investigations, malware analysis, and incident response activities

  to identify root causes and mitigation plans.
• Utilize

  threat intelligence platforms

  to proactively identify and assess emerging threats, attack vectors, and vulnerabilities.
• Communicate cyber risks, incidents, and mitigation strategies effectively with

  senior management, business units, regulators, and external stakeholders.

• Define and present

  reports, dashboards, and recommendations

  to enable decision-making and improve defense posture.
• Establish and manage

  threat-hunting frameworks, incident playbooks, and intelligence-sharing processes.

• Implement and optimize

  security technologies

  (firewalls, IDS/IPS, SIEM, EDR, SOAR, etc.) for effective cyber defense.
• Ensure compliance with

  cybersecurity standards, regulatory guidelines, and industry best practices.

• Drive

  continuous improvement

  in cyber defense capabilities and contribute to the growth of the

  Cybersecurity Centre of Excellence.

• Mentor and lead a team of cybersecurity professionals, fostering a culture of innovation, vigilance, and accountability.
  

Preferred Candidate Profile

• Proven track record in

  managing cybersecurity incidents, investigations, and intelligence programs.

• Strong technical expertise across

  cybersecurity domains

  (defense, intelligence, forensics, risk management).
• Proficiency in

  SIEM, IDS/IPS, endpoint protection, forensics, and threat intelligence platforms.

• Deep understanding of

  cybersecurity principles, frameworks, standards, and regulatory landscapes.

• Ability to

  assess risks, analyze complex security issues, and design robust mitigation strategies.

• Demonstrated capability to

  lead cross-functional teams

  and manage multi-stakeholder environments.
• Exceptional

  communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills

  to engage with executives, regulators, and technical teams.
• Strategic thinker with a focus on

  innovation, CoE development, and emerging technologies.