Position Overview The Deputy CEO will serve as the second-in-command to the CEO, driving strategic leadership, operational excellence, and innovation within Madre Janus' cybersecurity operations. This role will focus on scaling MSSP services, ensuring robust security governance, strengthening client relationships, and steering the organization towards market leadership in advanced cybersecurity solutions powered by Fortinet technologies.
The ideal candidate will bring over two decades of proven leadership in global cybersecurity, cloud security architecture, and IT governance, combined with hands-on expertise in building and leading security operations at scale.

Collaborate with the CEO to define and execute the company's long-term vision, growth strategy, and business objectives.
Oversee enterprise-wide security posture, strategy, and compliance across all projects and client engagements.
Drive adherence to global standards including ISO 27001, SOC 2, PCI DSS, GDPR, and regional data protection regulations.
Operational & Business Management
Lead large-scale deployments, RFP responses, and enterprise client onboarding for MSSP services.




Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and ensure targets are consistently met or exceeded.
Recruit, mentor, and retain top talent in cybersecurity, engineering, governance, and compliance.
Qualifications & Experience
Education: B.Tech/ M.Tech in Engineering (Computer Science / Information Technology or related field) from a reputed institution.
Experience: 20+ years of progressive leadership in cybersecurity, IT security architecture, SOC operations, and compliance management.
Proven experience as a CISO, VP Security, or equivalent top-level cybersecurity leadership role.
Robust expertise in cloud security (AWS, Azure, GCP), Zero Trust architecture, identity and access management, data loss prevention, and threat intelligence.
Track record of managing multi-country security operations and large-scale transformation projects.
Expertise in regulatory compliance and cyber risk management.
Exceptional communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
Ability to lead diverse teams and manage cross-border operations.

📌 Managing Director/Deputy Chief Executive Officer (Bengaluru)
🏢 Madre Janus
📍 Bengaluru