Senior Vice President (SVP)- Cyber Advisory

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Basic Qualifications (Mandatory)

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

  OR

• MCA/ M.E./ M.Tech/ M.Sc in any discipline from a University/Institution/Board recognized by Govt. of India/approved by Govt. Regulatory bodies.
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Cybersecurity or Information Technology.
  
• Professional certifications such as

  CISSP, CISM, CISA, CCSP, PMP

  , or

  MBA (Technology Management)

  .

Experience (Mandatory)

• 15+ years overall experience

  , with

  810 years in Cyber Threat Defense at a senior level

  .
• Proven experience in

  managing or working in a Cybersecurity Advisory environment

  .

Experience (Preferred)

• Experience in

  setting up or working at senior level in a Centre of Excellence (CoE)

  .
• Solid understanding of

  Banking & Financial Services Industry (BFSI) regulations and compliance requirements

  , including but not limited to:
• RBI Cybersecurity Framework
  
• SEBI Cybersecurity Guidelines
  
• Data Protection Laws
  
• PCI-DSS / NIST Frameworks
  
• Other BFSI regulatory requirements
  (Note: Document submission during application is not mandatory; however, credentials mentioned in resume/application will be verified at the time of interview.)
  

Key Skills & Competencies

strong leadership, strategic advisory expertise, and deep cybersecurity knowledge

Strategic Advisory & Program Skills

• Proven ability to

  drive outcome-oriented cybersecurity advisory roles

  with multiple stakeholders.
• Experience in

  strategy development, implementation, and evaluation of customer awareness programs

  .
• Expertise in

  measuring cybersecurity program effectiveness

  and driving continuous improvements.
• Ability to

  design, evaluate, and steer mass-scale cybersecurity initiatives

  .
• Collaboration skills to work with

  academia, industry partners, and government agencies

  .

Leadership & Management Skills

• Strong leadership with ability to

  manage resources, lead teams, and guide research projects

  aligned with organizational goals.
• People management, mentoring, and

  team-building capabilities

  .
• Ethical awareness and integrity with a strong

  public service orientation

  .
• Ability to

  align cyber advisory initiatives with SBI’s organizational objectives

  and enhance its cybersecurity posture.

Technical & Analytical Skills

• Deep understanding of

  cybersecurity threats, technologies, and industry trends

  .
• Strong knowledge of

  advanced cyber defense concepts, threat analytics, and market trend analysis

  .
• Experience in

  leading security researchers and cybersecurity innovation teams

  .
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills with the ability to provide

  data-driven insights and strategic recommendations

  .

Communication & Interpersonal Skills

• Excellent

  verbal and written communication

  skills to convey complex cybersecurity concepts to diverse stakeholders.
• Strong interpersonal skills with proven ability to work with

  senior stakeholders across Government, BFSI, Academia, and Industry

  .
• Ability to foster a

  collaborative, outcome-focused environment

  .

Role Objective

Senior Vice President – Cyber Advisory

• Lead SBI’s

  cybersecurity advisory and strategic defense initiatives

  .
• Provide expert guidance on

  cyber defense, threat mitigation, and resilience strategies

  .
• Drive

  customer awareness programs and public-facing cyber initiatives

  to strengthen SBI’s cyber resilience.
• Collaborate with industry, academia, and regulatory stakeholders to ensure SBI’s

  cyber posture is aligned with best practices and compliance standards

  .
• Act as a

  strategic advisor and thought leader

  , positioning SBI at the forefront of cyber defense and advisory excellence.