Job Location: Hyderabad
Experience: 15+ Years
Employment Type: Full Time
Work Mode: Hybrid
Notice Period: Immediate / Short Notice Preferred
We are looking for an experienced Cyber Security / Information Security Leader with 15+ years of overall IT experience and strong expertise in Cyber Security Operations, Incident Response, Security Architecture, Cloud Security, Cyber Risk Management, Application Security and Security Governance.
The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of leading enterprise cybersecurity functions, managing security teams, driving security strategy and responding to high-priority security incidents in complex/global environments.
Strong Incident Response / real-time security response experience is mandatory.
Key ResponsibilitiesLead and manage enterprise-wide Cyber Security / Information Security functions and security operations.
Develop and execute cybersecurity strategies, roadmaps, policies, standards and security controls aligned with business objectives.
Lead Incident Response for high-severity and critical cybersecurity incidents, including detection, investigation, containment, eradication and recovery.
Drive 24x7 / real-time security monitoring and response capabilities and improve MTTD/MTTR.
Lead security incident investigations, incident command, crisis management and executive-level communication during major security events.
Review and strengthen Security Architecture across enterprise applications, infrastructure and cloud environments.
Drive Cloud Security initiatives across AWS, Azure and/or GCP environments.
Lead Cyber Risk / IT Risk Management, risk assessments, control reviews, remediation and risk mitigation activities.
Oversee Threat Management, Threat Intelligence and Vulnerability Management programs.
Drive Application Security / Secure SDLC / DevSecOps practices, including security testing and vulnerability remediation.
Manage and improve SOC capabilities, including SIEM, EDR, SOAR, threat detection and response technologies.
Establish security KPIs, KRIs, SLAs and operational governance frameworks.
Ensure compliance with security standards and regulatory requirements such as ISO 27001, NIST, SOX or equivalent frameworks.
Manage third-party / vendor security risks and security service providers.
Lead, mentor and develop cybersecurity teams and security professionals.
Partner with CISO, CIO, technology, risk, audit and business leadership on cybersecurity strategy and risk decisions.
Prepare and present cybersecurity, risk, incident and compliance reports to senior management/executive stakeholders.
15+ years of overall IT experience
Strong experience in Cyber Security / Information Security
Proven Cyber Security leadership / team management experience
Incident Response / Immediate & Real-Time Security Response Mandatory
Experience leading major/high-severity security incidents
Security Operations / SOC
Security Architecture / Security Architecture Reviews
Cloud Security AWS / Azure / GCP
Cyber Risk / IT Risk Management
Threat Management & Vulnerability Management
Application Security / DevSecOps / Secure SDLC
SIEM / EDR / SOAR or equivalent security technologies
Security Governance, Policies, Controls and Compliance
ISO 27001 / NIST or equivalent security frameworks
Strong stakeholder and executive management skills
Experience leading and managing cybersecurity teams
CISSP / CISM / CCSP / CISA
AWS / Azure Security certifications
Threat Intelligence & Threat Hunting
MITRE ATT&CK
SAST / DAST
Digital Forensics & Incident Response (DFIR)
Security Automation / SOAR
GenAI / AI Security
Third-Party / Vendor Security Risk
Experience in global / 24x7 security operations environments
Candidates currently working as or having experience as:
Cyber Security Head
Head Information Security
Cyber Security Director
Information Security Director
Senior Cyber Security Manager
Information Security Manager
Cyber Security Leader
Security Operations / SOC Leader
Cyber Security Architect with strong leadership experience
CISO Office / Cyber Risk Leader
Candidates with experience in enterprise cybersecurity leadership combined with Incident Response, Security Architecture, Cloud Security and Cyber Risk will be preferred.
Key CompetenciesCyber Security Leadership | Incident Response | Security Architecture | Cloud Security | SOC Operations | Cyber Risk | Threat Management | Vulnerability Management | Application Security | DevSecOps | Security Governance | SIEM | EDR | SOAR | Compliance | Team Leadership
