Head of security Product - Procurement

About Mitigata

Mitigata is a full-stack cyber resilience company enabling organizations to anticipate, withstand, respond to, and recover from cyber threats. We integrate technology, intelligence, and services across security operations, risk & compliance, cloud security, and digital resilience.

As Mitigata expands its ecosystem of best-in-class security platforms and partners, we are seeking a Head of Security Product Procurement to lead strategic sourcing, vendor partnerships, and commercial optimization across cybersecurity technologies.

Role Overview

The Head of Security Product Procurement will own the end-to-end procurement strategy for cybersecurity products and platforms used across Mitigatas offerings and customer deployments. This role is critical in ensuring right-fit technologies, optimal commercial terms, compliance, and long-term vendor value.

You will work closely with Product, Engineering, Security Operations, Alliances, Legal, and Finance to build a scalable and cost-efficient security product portfolio.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Procurement & Vendor Management

• Define and lead Mitigatas security product procurement strategy across SOC, cloud security, IAM, data security, GRC, and resilience platforms.
• Evaluate, shortlist, and onboard cybersecurity vendors and OEM partners.
• Own vendor lifecycle management, including performance reviews, renewals, and exit strategies.

Commercials & Negotiation

• Lead pricing, licensing, and contract negotiations to maximize value and margin.
• Optimize procurement costs while maintaining technology quality and customer SLAs.
• Partner with Finance and Legal on contract structures, compliance, and risk mitigation.

Technology & Portfolio Alignment

• Collaborate with Product and Engineering to ensure procured tools align with Mitigatas platform roadmap and service architecture.
• Rationalize overlapping tools and drive standardization across security stacks.
• Track market trends, emerging vendors, and innovations in cybersecurity technology.

Cross - Functional Leadership

• Work with Alliances, Sales, and Pre-Sales to support customer requirements, RFPs, and large deal pursuits.
• Enable faster deal closures through pre-approved vendors, pricing models, and commercial playbooks.
• Act as a key escalation point for vendor-related risks and supply continuity.

Required Qualifications

• 1218+ years of experience in cybersecurity procurement, vendor management, or technology sourcing.
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity domains such as SOC, SIEM/XDR, EDR, SASE, IAM, PAM, CNAPP, GRC, and data security.
• Proven expertise in vendor negotiations, licensing models, and commercial frameworks.
• Experience managing strategic partnerships with global and regional security OEMs.
• Ability to work closely with technical and business stakeholders.

Preferred Qualification

• Prior experience in MSSP, cybersecurity product companies, or large enterprise security procurement.
• Exposure to channel programs, distribution models, and OEM alliance structures.
• Knowledge of compliance, regulatory, and data privacy requirements affecting security procurement.
• MBA or equivalent business qualification is a plus.

Why Join Us

Opportunity to lead strategic offensive security initiatives

Work with a technically strong and collaborative cybersecurity team

Exposure to diverse technologies and complex security challenges

Great environment for continuous learning and career advancement

Why Join Mitigata?

If India's growth is under threat, we're standing in the way.

Every cyberattack, every data breach, every fraudulent claim isn't just a digital incident. It's a financial bullet aimed at India.

At Mitigata, we've built a first-of-its-kind organization that combines cybersecurity with liability insurance because defense without coverage is incomplete.

From ransomware taking down hospitals, to directors being sued overnight, to startups losing funding after a breach we protect what matters: Their servers. Their balance sheets. Their reputation.

We're building India's cyber shield, one firewall, one policy, one partnership at a time.

Our work is national defense in the digital age - We protect government, businesses & individuals from collapsing under the weight of cybercrime and legal liability.

You'll be designing the infrastructure that keeps India's growth story alive.

Competitive leadership package, ESOPs, and the opportunity to create national impact.

Join us if you're done building for vanity. Build for protection. Build for survival. Build for Bharat.