We're Hiring | Cyber Security Function Lead

nDepartment: IT Operations – Cyber Security

nLocation: Max-Q (Shamshabad near Airport)

nReports To: Head of IT Operations

nExperience: 5–8+ years

nWe are looking for an experienced Cyber Security Function Lead to drive the organization's cybersecurity strategy, security operations, risk management, compliance, incident response, and continuous improvement of security controls.

nKey Responsibilities

nCyber Security Strategy and Governance

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- Define and implement the cybersecurity roadmap aligned with business objectives.
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- Establish and maintain security policies, standards, and procedures.
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- Ensure alignment with ISO 27001, NIST, and CIS Controls.
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- Lead security governance, audits, and compliance activities.
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nSecurity Operations and Incident Response

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- Oversee SOC operations, security monitoring, and alert management.
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- Manage SIEM, EDR/XDR, DLP, syslog, and security monitoring tools.
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- Lead incident response, containment, recovery, and root cause analysis.
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- Maintain incident response plans and conduct periodic security drills.
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nRisk, Compliance and Vulnerability Management

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- Identify, assess, and mitigate cybersecurity risks.
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- Coordinate internal and external security audits.
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- Ensure compliance with regulatory and contractual security requirements.
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- Track vulnerabilities, emerging threats, and corrective actions.
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nIdentity, Access and Data Security

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- Govern Identity and Access Management processes.
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- Ensure least-privilege access, MFA, and privileged access controls.
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- Oversee data protection, encryption, and DLP controls.
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- Review and approve administrative access based on business requirements.
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nInfrastructure, Network and Cloud Security

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- Ensure secure design and implementation of network, cloud, and hybrid environments.
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- Review firewall policies, VPN configurations, and network segmentation.
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- Work closely with Infrastructure and Networking teams to address security gaps.
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nTeam Leadership and Stakeholder Management

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- Lead, mentor, and develop cybersecurity team members.
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- Establish explicit ownership, tracking, and reporting mechanisms.
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- Collaborate with IT Administration, Networking, Infrastructure, and other stakeholders.
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- Provide regular updates on security posture, risks, incidents, and improvements.
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nKey Skills

nTechnical Skills

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- Network and Infrastructure Security
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- SOC and SIEM Operations
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- Incident Response and Threat Management
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- Azure / AWS Cloud Security
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- IAM, EDR/XDR and DLP
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- Vulnerability Management
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- Security Monitoring and Risk Management
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nProfessional Skills

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- Strong leadership and decision-making
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- Risk assessment and analytical thinking
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- Stakeholder management
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- Audit and compliance communication
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- Documentation and reporting
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nQualifications and Experience

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- Bachelor's degree in IT, Cyber Security, or a related field.
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- 5–8+ years of relevant cybersecurity experience.
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- Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CEH, Security+, Azure Security, or AWS Security are preferred.
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nIf you are passionate about building a strong cybersecurity function and leading security initiatives in a high-impact technology environment, we would like to hear from you.

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