Head of Cyber Security

18 years

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Job Description

Job Description: Cybersecurity Practice Leader

Total Experience: 18 - 24 Years

Job Location: Bangalore


Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Cybersecurity Leader to establish and drive our cybersecurity practice. This role requires a strategic thinker with deep technical expertise across multiple security domains and proven leadership in building and managing security frameworks, teams, and operations.


Key Roles & Responsibilities

  • Define and implement the cybersecurity strategy aligned with organizational goals.
  • Build and scale a robust cybersecurity practice, including processes, tools, and governance.
  • Oversee Identity & Access Management (IAM), Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC), and vulnerability management.
  • Lead security assessments, penetration testing, and incident response planning.
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and internal security policies.
  • Implement security measures for infrastructure and cloud environments.
  • Drive initiatives for data protection, encryption, and secure data handling.
  • Establish and manage Security Operations Center (SOC) for proactive threat monitoring and response.
  • Coordinate with external vendors and partners for managed security services.
  • Mentor and lead a team of cybersecurity professionals.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate security into business processes.


Required Skills & Competencies

  • Strong knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks (ISO 27001, NIST, CIS).
  • Expertise in IAM, GRC, vulnerability management, and SOC operations.
  • Hands-on experience with security tools (SIEM, firewalls, endpoint protection, etc.).
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Ability to design and implement security architecture for complex environments.


Relevant Experience

  • 10+ years of experience in cybersecurity roles, with at least 5 years in leadership positions.
  • Proven track record in building and managing cybersecurity practices.
  • Experience in handling large-scale security programs and audits.


Certifications (Preferred)

  • CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional)
  • CISM (Certified Information Security Manager)
  • CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker)
  • ISO 27001 Lead Implementer / Auditor
  • Cloud Security Certifications (AWS/Azure Security, CCSP)


Education

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

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