This role is for one of Weekday's clients
Min Experience: 8 years
Location: Delhi NCR
JobType: full-time
We are seeking an experienced and visionary
Director – Cybersecurity
to lead the strategic design, implementation, and governance of our cybersecurity programs. The ideal candidate will possess a robust technical foundation in cybersecurity along with proven expertise in
policy advocacy
,
risk management
, and
program leadership
. You will be instrumental in shaping our cybersecurity posture, driving stakeholder alignment, and representing the organization in policy-level conversations and compliance frameworks.
This role is best suited for someone who thrives at the intersection of
technology, governance, and strategy
, and is passionate about driving impact at both organizational and ecosystem levels.
Key Responsibilities:
Strategic Leadership & Program Management:
Lead the development and execution of enterprise-wide cybersecurity programs. Define strategic objectives, assess maturity, and oversee all risk mitigation initiatives. Collaborate cross-functionally to integrate security into business operations.
Cybersecurity Framework & Architecture:
Establish and maintain a comprehensive cybersecurity framework, including network security, endpoint protection, identity management, and data loss prevention. Evaluate and select security tools and platforms.
Policy & Advocacy:
Represent the organization in external cybersecurity forums, government policy discussions, and industry coalitions. Advocate for responsible cybersecurity policies and standards that align with business needs and regulatory expectations.
Risk Management:




Develop and maintain cybersecurity risk management processes and ensure alignment with global standards (e.g., NIST, ISO *****). Proactively identify, analyze, and respond to emerging threats and vulnerabilities.
Incident Response & Threat Intelligence:
Build and oversee the incident response strategy and coordinate the team's response to breaches, threats, and outages. Work with law enforcement, legal teams, and regulators during critical incidents.
Compliance & Audit:
Ensure that cybersecurity practices comply with relevant legal and regulatory standards (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, PCI-DSS). Support internal and external audit efforts and report on key risk indicators and control effectiveness.
Stakeholder Engagement & Communication:
Educate internal stakeholders including board members, executives, and functional teams on cybersecurity risk and readiness. Deliver concise, actionable reports and security briefings.
Skills & Qualifications:
Experience:
Minimum of 8–10 years in cybersecurity roles, including leadership or program management capacity. Solid exposure to
network security, endpoint protection, risk analysis, cryptography
, and
incident response
.
Policy & Ecosystem Engagement:
Demonstrated experience working with
government agencies, policy makers, and industry consortia
on cybersecurity regulations and frameworks.
Certifications (Preferred):
CISSP, CISM, CISA, or similar credentials.
Technical Expertise:
Strong command over security architectures, cloud security (AWS, Azure), firewalls, SIEM tools, penetration testing, and identity & access management.
Soft Skills:
Strong leadership, communication, and negotiation skills. Ability to manage multidisciplinary teams and balance technical depth with executive reporting.

📌 Director - Cybersecurity (Delhi)
🏢 Weekday AI
📍 Delhi