NextGen Security Practice Delivery Leader

Job Title - NextGen Security Practice Leader

Skills - Cloud Security, Identity and Access Management (IAM), Managed Detection & Response (MDR), Zero Trust & Security Delivery

Experience - 18+ years

Location - Greater Noida (preferred) & Hyderabad

We at Coforge are looking for an accomplished NextGen Security Practice Leader to build, scale, and drive our rapidly growing Cybersecurity practice with the following skillset:

• This is a highvisibility leadership role for someone passionate about innovation, delivery excellence, and cocreating the future of security with clients and leading OEMs.
• As the NextGen Security Practice Leader, you will own the strategy, growth, and execution of our modern security offerings across Cloud Security, Identity Access Management, and Managed Detection & Response.
• Youll drive partnerships, coach highperforming teams, and shape nextgeneration security solutions for global clients.
• Define and execute practice vision across Cloud Security, IAM, MDR, Zero Trust, and emerging security technologies
• Build and scale highperforming security teams and capabilities
• Lead GTM initiatives and own P&L for the Security practice
• Act as senior advisor to enterprise clients; guide cloud security, Zero Trust, and SOC modernization strategies
• Lead solution architecture for complex, multitower security programs
• Engage with CXOs to shape long-term cybersecurity roadmaps
• Grow strategic alliances with top security OEMs (Microsoft, Zscaler, Palo Alto, CrowdStrike, Okta, etc.)
• Codevelop security solutions, accelerators, and value propositions with partners
• Oversee global delivery of Cloud Security, IAM, and MDR programs ensuring quality, SLAs, and customer success
• Strengthen delivery governance, operational efficiency, and risk management processes
• Develop deep technical and leadership capability across security domains
• Create competency frameworks, certification plans, and skill development tracks

Qualifications -

• 15+ years of deep cybersecurity experience with strong leadership background.
• Expertise in Cloud Security (AWS/Azure/GCP), IAM (IGA, PAM, SSO/MFA), and MDR/SOC Operations.
• Proven practice-building, delivery management, and OEM partnership experience.
• Preferred certifications: CISSP, CISM, CCSP, Azure/AWS Security, Zscaler, Okta, etc.

Key Metrics -

• PracticeRevenue Growth.
• OEM codeveloped assets & joint wins.
• Account growth & referenceability.
• Certification coverage & talent readiness.