Head of Cyber Security

Job Description: Cybersecurity Practice Leader

Total Experience: 18 - 24 Years

Job Location: Bangalore

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Cybersecurity Leader to establish and drive our cybersecurity practice. This role requires a strategic thinker with deep technical expertise across multiple security domains and proven leadership in building and managing security frameworks, teams, and operations.

Key Roles & Responsibilities

• Define and implement the cybersecurity strategy aligned with organizational goals.
• Build and scale a robust cybersecurity practice, including processes, tools, and governance.
• Oversee Identity & Access Management (IAM), Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC), and vulnerability management.
• Lead security assessments, penetration testing, and incident response planning.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and internal security policies.
• Implement security measures for infrastructure and cloud environments.
• Drive initiatives for data protection, encryption, and secure data handling.
• Establish and manage Security Operations Center (SOC) for proactive threat monitoring and response.
• Coordinate with external vendors and partners for managed security services.
• Mentor and lead a team of cybersecurity professionals.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate security into business processes.

Required Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks (ISO 27001, NIST, CIS).
• Expertise in IAM, GRC, vulnerability management, and SOC operations.
• Hands-on experience with security tools (SIEM, firewalls, endpoint protection, etc.).
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to design and implement security architecture for complex environments.

Relevant Experience

• 10+ years of experience in cybersecurity roles, with at least 5 years in leadership positions.
• Proven track record in building and managing cybersecurity practices.
• Experience in handling large-scale security programs and audits.

Certifications (Preferred)

• CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional)
• CISM (Certified Information Security Manager)
• CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker)
• ISO 27001 Lead Implementer / Auditor
• Cloud Security Certifications (AWS/Azure Security, CCSP)

Education

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field.