Senior Cybersecurity Consultant (Technical Lead)

About the Role

We are seeking a technically strong and hands-on Senior Cybersecurity Consultant (Technical Lead) who can take complete ownership of all cybersecurity operations within the organization. This role requires a professional who can lead the internal cybersecurity team, guide clients on all technical and network security aspects and represent the company as the technical authority in all cybersecurity-related engagements.

The ideal professional should have deep hands-on experience in cybersecurity tools, network and system security, compliance implementation and incident handling — essentially, someone who can confidently address any cybersecurity issue that arises internally or from clients.

Key Responsibilities

1. Technical Leadership & Team Guidance

• Act as the technical lead for all cybersecurity projects and operations.
• Guide and mentor the cybersecurity team in daily monitoring, incident analysis and technical troubleshooting.
• Review technical deliverables to ensure accuracy, completeness, and quality.

2. Client Support & Technical Engagement

• Act as the primary technical point of contact for client interactions.
• Lead technical discussions and scoping calls to understand client requirements.
• Provide recommendations and best practices to improve client cybersecurity posture.
• Assist clients in implementing and managing secure configurations across their infrastructure.
• Resolve client-reported security issues effectively and efficiently.

3. Security Operations

• Guide the SOC team in implementation, log monitoring, alert triaging and incident response.
• Provide technical direction on analysing SIEM alerts, firewall logs and endpoint activities.
• Review incident handling processes and ensure correct escalation procedures are followed.
• Continuously improve operational processes and detection mechanisms through technical oversight.

4. Compliance & Governance Support

• Guide clients in preparing for and achieving compliance with standards such as ISO 27001, RBI, NIST, SOC 2 and others.
• Review, update and help to implement cybersecurity policies, standards and procedures.
• Conduct security gap assessments and provide actionable remediation plans.
• Conduct cybersecurity awareness training sessions for employees and clients.
• Promote a culture of security awareness and responsibility across the organization.

5. Network & Infrastructure Security Advisory

• Analyse client network and infrastructure setups and provide security recommendations.
• Guide clients on firewall configurations, segmentation, VPNs, and access control best practices.
• Suggest improvements in server, endpoint, and cloud security configurations.
• Ensure clients’ environments align with cybersecurity best practices and compliance requirements.

6. Representation & External Engagement

• Represent the organization in cybersecurity conferences, client events, and technical presentations.
• Deliver technical demonstrations, awareness sessions, and webinars as required.
• Act as the technical face of Proven Infosec in industry forums and client interactions.

7. Reporting & Documentation

• Prepare and review technical reports, incident summaries, and compliance documentation.
• Maintain detailed records of configurations, incidents, and recommendations.
• Ensure all documentation aligns with client and audit standards.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 5 –7 years of hands-on experience in cybersecurity operations or engineering roles.
• Strong understanding of networking, firewalls, endpoint protection, and cloud security.
• Deep understanding of information security frameworks and compliance standards.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills for client and public interactions.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills with a proactive, solution-oriented approach.
• CEH, CISA, CISSP, CompTIA Security+, ISO 27001 Lead Implementer, or any equivalent certification.

Why Join Us

• Be the technical face and leader of a growing cybersecurity organization.
• Directly engage with clients and influence their cybersecurity posture.
• Lead a passionate, skilled cybersecurity team in a collaborative and growth-driven environment.
• Gain exposure to diverse projects involving security operations, compliance and consulting.
• Represent the company in professional cybersecurity events and expand your technical influence.