Job Information
Date Opened
02/05/2026
Job Type
Full time
Industry
Other
Work Experience
4-5 years
City
Bangalore
State/Province
Karnataka
Country
India
Zip/Postal Code
560024
Job Description
About the Role:
Founders Office roles in cybersecurity and defense organizations support the founder in strategic execution across high-stakes environments. They require versatility to handle operations, growth, and threat-focused initiatives.
Responsibilities:
- Act as the founder's strategic partner by handling critical issues, accelerating decisions with data on cyber threats and defense contracts, and leading projects like new SOC capabilities or partnerships.
- Oversee cross-functional alignment across R&D;, sales, HR, and defense ops to drive execution on priorities such as vulnerability management, fundraising, and regulatory compliance.
- Drive growth through fundraising, investor relations, talent acquisition like SOC analysts,
and culture-building in cybersecurity settings with defense elements.
- Monitor industry trends in cybersecurity risks, defense tech, and market opportunities to shape strategy and mitigate threats.
Requirements
- Candidates need 5+ years in startups or tech, ideally in cybersecurity or defense, with prior Chief of Staff or strategy roles preferred. • Key skills include strategic thinking, project management, data analysis using Excel or Python, and knowledge of cyber tools, Zero Trust architectures, and compliance standards like NIST.
- BE/B.Tech/M.Tech in CS/IS or equivalent is required, with cyber certifications such as CISSP or CEH being advantageous.
- Essential soft skills encompass high adaptability, discretion, robust communication, and the ability to influence across teams in a fast-paced startup.
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