Senior Director of Professional Services

12 - 15 years

20 - 25 Lacs

Posted:6 days ago| Platform: Naukri logo

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Job Description

Gruve is looking for a seasoned leader to spearhead professional services in cybersecurity designing, delivering, and ensuring adoption of best-in-class security solutions. The ideal candidate will blend technical mastery (across next-gen firewalls, zero trust, Cisco ISE, SASE, cloud security, AI-driven defenses, SIEM, and XDR) with strategic leadership. You will partner with cross-functional teams (sales, presales, IT, SOC) to align security architecture with evolving business objectives and threat landscapes.

 

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead a large team of professionals, including managers, architects, consultants, and engineers
  • Develop, implement, and enforce company policies, procedures, and standards for professional services delivery
  • Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning within the team
  • Develop, manage, and execute global services engagements, including project planning, execution, and delivery in collaboration with the PMO
  • Ensure that all services are delivered on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards
  • Collaborate with clients to understand their needs and expectations and develop customized solutions
  • Work closely with the Director of Managed Services to ensure seamless integration of professional services with managed services offerings
  • Develop joint strategies for upselling and cross-selling opportunities between the two teams
  • Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including clients, partners, and vendors
  • Collaborate with the PMO to ensure proper team utilization and P&L oversight on engagements
  • Analyze financial performance, identify areas for cost savings, and implement process improvements
  • Ensure organization is up to date with emerging trends, technologies, and best practices in cybersecurity
  • Develop the team s overall technical knowledge and expertise in specific areas of specialization (e.g., penetration testing, incident response)
  • Identify , assess, and mitigate risks associated with professional services delivery
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards
  • Success is evaluated by ensuring business SLAs and OKRs are met, mentorship is established with leadership teams and key responsibilities are met by the candidate.

Basic Qualifications:

  • Bachelor s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or related field; Master s/MBA preferred.
  • 12+ years in cybersecurity or IT; with a minimum of 5 years in a senior leadership role managing global professional services teams
  • Hands-on experience with firewalls, Cisco ISE, segmentation/SD Access, SIEM/XDR, SASE, cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP), and AI-based security solutions.
  • Strong technical foundation in networking, cryptography, operating systems, and security tools.
  • Deep understanding of cybersecurity frameworks such as NIST CSF (latest v2.0), ISO 27001, MITRE ATT&CK
  • Excellent communication skills, especially with senior executives capable of presenting technical concepts to business leaders effectively.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CCIE Security, or equivalent.
  • Expertise with EDR/XDR platforms, SIEM, SOAR automation, and security analytics.
  • Proficiency in scripting and automation (Python, PowerShell).
  • Flexibility to travel occasionally and support global stakeholder collaboration.
  • Willing to work across time zones to support global deliverables.

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