Job Title - India Cybersecurity & Customer Trust Director Location: Pune, India

Experience: 15–20 Years

Employment Type: Full time About the Role

We are looking for a seasoned cybersecurity leader to head our India Cybersecurity & Customer Trust function. This is a strategic leadership role responsible for driving cybersecurity operations, customer trust initiatives, and regulatory engagement across India while partnering closely with global security leadership. The ideal candidate will combine deep technical cybersecurity expertise with executive stakeholder management, regulatory knowledge, and the ability to build and lead high-performing teams.

Key Responsibilities 1.

Cybersecurity Leadership

Lead and manage the India Cybersecurity organization.

Drive cybersecurity strategy aligned with global security objectives.

Oversee Security Operations, Incident Response, Vulnerability Management, Compliance, and Risk Management functions.

Build, mentor, and scale high-performing cybersecurity teams.

Partner with global CISO leadership to execute enterprise security initiatives.

Collaborate closely with IT, Engineering, DevSecOps, and Product Security teams. 2.

Customer

Trust & Executive Engagement Lead cybersecurity discussions during strategic customer engagements.

Represent the organization in executive-level security reviews and customer trust conversations.

Support enterprise sales by presenting the company's security posture.

Participate in security architecture reviews, audits, and contractual security discussions.

Act as the senior security advisor for customers in regulated industries including: Manufacturing

Aerospace

Defense

Critical Infrastructure 3. Regulatory & Government Affairs Serve as the primary cybersecurity representative for regulatory and government engagements in India.





Manage interactions with: CERT-In

Data Protection Board (DPDP)

Government Ministries

Defense and Regulatory Authorities

Ensure compliance with Indian cybersecurity regulations and data protection requirements.

Support regulatory audits, investigations, and policy consultations.

Build long-term relationships with government agencies and industry bodies.

Required Skills & Expertise Technical Expertise Enterprise Cybersecurity Leadership

Security Operations Center (SOC)

Incident Response

Vulnerability Management

Product Security

Application Security

DevSecOps

Cloud Security

Security Architecture

Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC)

Risk Assessment & Management

Cybersecurity Strategy Regulatory Knowledge Strong understanding of: CERT-In Directions

Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act

Cybersecurity Compliance

Data Protection Regulations

Defense & Critical Infrastructure Security Frameworks

Security Audit & Regulatory Response Leadership & Business Skills Executive Stakeholder Management

Customer Trust Programs

Government Relations

Cross-functional Leadership

Team Building & Mentoring

Strategic Planning

Excellent Communication & Presentation Skills Preferred Certifications One or more of the following certifications is highly preferred: CISSP

CISM

OSCP

OSWE

GPEN

GWAPT Equivalent advanced cybersecurity certifications will also be considered.

Preferred Background





Candidates with experience in one or more of the following are highly preferred: Enterprise Cybersecurity Leadership

Product Security

Defense Industry

Aerospace

Government Organizations

Intelligence Agencies

Critical Infrastructure

Global Technology Organizations

European or French Multinational Companies Qualifications Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related discipline.

15–20 years of progressive experience in cybersecurity leadership.

Proven experience leading enterprise cybersecurity teams.

Strong expertise in application security and product security.

Experience engaging with senior executives, customers, regulators, and government bodies.

Indian Citizenship is mandatory.

What We're Looking For The ideal candidate is someone who: Has a strong blend of technical depth and strategic leadership.

Can lead cybersecurity teams while influencing executive business decisions.

Is comfortable representing the organization before customers, regulators, and government agencies.

Has experience building customer trust through security excellence.

Thrives in a global, matrix-driven environment.

Can shape cybersecurity strategy while driving execution in India.

Quick Highlights

Leadership role managing Cybersecurity operations in India.

Based in Pune.

Lead customer-facing cybersecurity engagements.

Drive Product Security and Application Security initiatives.

Build and mentor cybersecurity teams.

Primary point of contact for cybersecurity-related government and regulatory matters.

Partner with global cybersecurity leadership to strengthen enterprise security posture.

Opportunity to influence security strategy for a rapidly growing global organization.

📌 India Cybersecurity and Customer Trust Director (Pune)
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