Job Title: Head – Cyber Security & Network Security

Location: Mumbai

Department: Cyber Security / Network Security

Experience: 12–18 Years

Employment Type: Full time

❖ KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

1) Cybersecurity & Network Security Leadership o Define and execute the company's cybersecurity and network security practice strategy.

o Lead end-to-end security architecture, solutioning, implementation, and managed services.

o Develop capabilities across enterprise network security, cloud security, endpoint security, IAM, SOC, SIEM,

XDR, SASE and Zero Trust.

o Establish security standards, reference architectures, methodologies and best practices.

o Ensure solutions align with customer security requirements and applicable regulatory standards.

2) Solution Architecture & System Integration o Lead design of complex cybersecurity and network security solutions for enterprise and government customers.

o Develop HLD/LLD, BoQ, technical proposals, RFP/RFQ responses and solution presentations.

o Integrate security technologies with networking, cloud, data center and IT infrastructure environments.

o Conduct technology assessments, security audits and gap assessments.

o Provide technical leadership for large and complex transformation projects.

3) Presales & Business Development o Work closely with sales teams to identify cybersecurity opportunities and develop technical strategies.

o Lead customer workshops, solution demonstrations, technical presentations and proof-of-concepts.

o Build relationships with CXOs, CISOs, CIOs, IT heads and security decision-makers.

o Support account planning, pipeline development and strategic customer engagements.

4) Delivery & Operations o Provide governance for cybersecurity implementation and managed security projects.

o Ensure projects meet agreed scope, timelines, quality and commercial objectives.

o Establish project governance, escalation mechanisms and technical review processes.

o Drive continuous improvement in service quality, security posture and operational efficiency.





o Ensure effective transition from project implementation to managed operations.

5) Vendor & Technology Management o Manage strategic relationships with cybersecurity and networking technology vendors.

o Evaluate emerging security technologies and identify opportunities for integration into the company's portfolio.

o Develop partnerships, certifications and competencies with relevant OEMs.

o Participate in vendor negotiations, technical evaluations and joint go-to-market initiatives.

6) Team Leadership o Build and lead cybersecurity architects, consultants, engineers, SOC specialists and presales professionals.

o Define competency frameworks, training plans and certification roadmaps.

o Mentor senior technical resources and develop future security leaders.

o Build a culture of security, innovation, accountability and continuous learning.

7) Governance, Risk & Compliance o Provide guidance on cybersecurity governance, risk management and compliance.

o Maintain awareness of applicable standards and regulations such as ISO 27001, NIST, CIS Controls, PCI

DSS, GDPR and applicable Indian cybersecurity requirements.

o Support customers in developing security policies, controls, risk assessments and security frameworks.

o Ensure internal security practices comply with organizational policies and contractual requirements.

❖ REQUIRED TECHNICAL EXPERTISE:

Strong understanding of multiple areas including:

- Enterprise Network Security
- Next-Generation Firewalls
- Secure Access Service Edge (SASE)
- Zero Trust Architecture
- SD-WAN Security
- SIEM / SOC / SOAR
- XDR / EDR
- Identity & Access Management
- Privileged Access Management
- Vulnerability Management
- Email & Web Security
- DLP
- Cloud Security – AWS / Azure / GCP




- Application & API Security
- Security Operations & Incident Response
- Network Access Control
- Data Security
- Security Architecture & Risk Assessment

PREFERRED CERTIFICATIONS

One or more of the following certifications would be preferred:

- CISSP
- CISM
- CCSP
- CCIE Security
- Fortinet NSE / FCP / FCSS
- Palo Alto Networks certifications
- Check Point certifications
- Microsoft Security certifications
- AWS / Azure Security certification

❖ EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS:

- 12–18 years of relevant experience in cybersecurity, network security and IT infrastructure.
- Significant experience with a system integrator, managed service provider, consulting organization or large enterprise.
- Proven experience leading large cybersecurity/network transformation projects.
- Strong exposure to enterprise customers and CXO-level engagements.
- Demonstrated experience in presales, solution architecture and technical business development.
- Experience managing multidisciplinary technical teams.

❖ KEY COMPETENCIES:

- Strategic thinking and technology leadership
- Strong cybersecurity and networking expertise
- Enterprise solution architecture
- System integration and transformation
- Customer and CXO engagement
- Presales and consultative selling
- Business development
- Project and delivery governance
- Vendor management
- Team building and leadership
- Commercial and financial awareness
- Excellent communication and presentation skills

❖ KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS (KPIs):

- Cybersecurity business revenue and profitability
- Recent customer acquisition and pipeline development
- Security services and managed-service growth
- Project delivery quality and customer satisfaction
- Presales conversion and solution win rate
- Vendor partnership development
- Team utilization and competency development
- Professional certifications and technical capability
- SLA adherence and operational performance
- Customer retention and strategic account growth For more information kindly visit the company website

📌 Head of Cyber Security (Mumbai)
🏢 Talentgigs
📍 Mumbai