Head of Cyber Security

Job Description
Job Title: Head – Cyber Security & Network Security
Location: Mumbai
Department: Cyber Security / Network Security
Experience: 12–18+ Years
Employment Type: Full-time
❖ KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
1) Cybersecurity & Network Security Leadership
o Define and execute the company's cybersecurity and network security practice strategy.
o Lead end-to-end security architecture, solutioning, implementation, and managed services.
o Develop capabilities across enterprise network security, cloud security, endpoint security, IAM, SOC, SIEM,
XDR, SASE and Zero Trust.
o Establish security standards, reference architectures, methodologies and best practices.
o Ensure solutions align with customer security requirements and applicable regulatory standards.
2) Solution Architecture & System Integration
o Lead design of complex cybersecurity and network security solutions for enterprise and government
customers.
o Develop HLD/LLD, BoQ, technical proposals, RFP/RFQ responses and solution presentations.
o Integrate security technologies with networking, cloud, data center and IT infrastructure environments.
o Conduct technology assessments, security audits and gap assessments.
o Provide technical leadership for large and complex transformation projects.
3) Presales & Business Development
o Work closely with sales teams to identify cybersecurity opportunities and develop technical strategies.
o Lead customer workshops, solution demonstrations, technical presentations and proof-of-concepts.
o Build relationships with CXOs, CISOs, CIOs, IT heads and security decision-makers.
o Support account planning, pipeline development and strategic customer engagements.
4) Delivery & Operations
o Provide governance for cybersecurity implementation and managed security projects.
o Ensure projects meet agreed scope, timelines, quality and commercial objectives.
o Establish project governance, escalation mechanisms and technical review processes.
o Drive continuous improvement in service quality, security posture and operational efficiency.
o Ensure effective transition from project implementation to managed operations.
5) Vendor & Technology Management
o Manage strategic relationships with cybersecurity and networking technology vendors.
o Evaluate emerging security technologies and identify opportunities for integration into the company's
portfolio.
o Develop partnerships, certifications and competencies with relevant OEMs.
o Participate in vendor negotiations, technical evaluations and joint go-to-market initiatives.
6) Team Leadership
o Build and lead cybersecurity architects, consultants, engineers, SOC specialists and presales professionals.
o Define competency frameworks, training plans and certification roadmaps.
o Mentor senior technical resources and develop future security leaders.
o Build a culture of security, innovation, accountability and continuous learning.
7) Governance, Risk & Compliance
o Provide guidance on cybersecurity governance, risk management and compliance.
o Maintain awareness of applicable standards and regulations such as ISO 27001, NIST, CIS Controls, PCI
DSS, GDPR and applicable Indian cybersecurity requirements.
o Support customers in developing security policies, controls, risk assessments and security frameworks.
o Ensure internal security practices comply with organizational policies and contractual requirements.
❖ REQUIRED TECHNICAL EXPERTISE:
Strong understanding of multiple areas including:
• Enterprise Network Security
• Next-Generation Firewalls
• Secure Access Service Edge (SASE)
• Zero Trust Architecture
• SD-WAN Security
• SIEM / SOC / SOAR
• XDR / EDR
• Identity & Access Management
• Privileged Access Management
• Vulnerability Management
• Email & Web Security
• DLP
• Cloud Security – AWS / Azure / GCP
• Application & API Security
• Security Operations & Incident Response
• Network Access Control
• Data Security
• Security Architecture & Risk Assessment
PREFERRED CERTIFICATIONS:
One or more of the following certifications would be preferred:
• CISSP
• CISM
• CCSP
• CCIE Security
• Fortinet NSE / FCP / FCSS
• Palo Alto Networks certifications
• Check Point certifications
• Microsoft Security certifications
• AWS / Azure Security certification
❖ EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS:
• 12–18+ years of relevant experience in cybersecurity, network security and IT infrastructure.
• Significant experience with a system integrator, managed service provider, consulting organization or large
enterprise.
• Proven experience leading large cybersecurity/network transformation projects.
• Strong exposure to enterprise customers and CXO-level engagements.
• Demonstrated experience in presales, solution architecture and technical business development.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary technical teams.
❖ KEY COMPETENCIES:
• Strategic thinking and technology leadership
• Strong cybersecurity and networking expertise
• Enterprise solution architecture
• System integration and transformation
• Customer and CXO engagement
• Presales and consultative selling
• Business development
• Project and delivery governance
• Vendor management
• Team building and leadership
• Commercial and financial awareness
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
❖ KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS (KPIs):
• Cybersecurity business revenue and profitability
• New customer acquisition and pipeline development
• Security services and managed-service growth
• Project delivery quality and customer satisfaction
• Presales conversion and solution win rate
• Vendor partnership development
• Team utilization and competency development
• Professional certifications and technical capability
• SLA adherence and operational performance
• Customer retention and strategic account growth
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