: Co-Lead – Digital Infrastructure & Cyber Security

Role: Co-Lead (Digital Infrastructure & Cyber Security)

Mapped Domain: Cyber Security, Cloud Security & Digital Infrastructure Security

Reporting to: Vice President / Head of Vertical, NeGD, Digital India Corporation

Location: New Delhi, India

About the Role

NeGD is looking for an experienced cyber security qualified to serve as Co-Lead – Digital Infrastructure &

Cyber Security. Working alongside the Practice Lead, the Co-Lead will help strengthen the cyber security posture of government digital platforms and infrastructure, advise Central Ministries and States/UTs on secure cloud and infrastructure adoption, lead cyber security capacity building initiatives for government officials, and support the growth of NeGD's advisory engagements in this area.

Roles & Responsibilities

•Cloud Architecture & Infrastructure Modernization: Advise Ministries, Departments and States/UTs on cyber security policies, frameworks, audits and incident response, in line with CERT-In and MeitY guidelines.

•Secure Cloud & Infrastructure: Support secure adoption of MeitY-empanelled cloud and government data centre infrastructure, including DR/BCP planning.

•Business Development: Facilitate new engagements with existing and new Ministries, Departments and

States/UTs for NeGD's cyber security and infrastructure advisory services.

•Technical Appraisal: Review DPRs, infrastructure proposals and security architectures submitted by

Departments.

•Procurement Support: Help draft RFPs, technical specifications and SLAs for security and infrastructure services such as SOC, VAPT and cloud hosting.

•Capacity Building:



Plan and run cyber security capacity building initiatives for government, including the

CISO Deep Dive trainings, cyber security courses on iGOT Karmayogi, and workshops, table-top exercises and cyber drills for CISOs, Deputy CISOs, officials and technical teams of Central Ministries and States/UTs.

Develop training content, track participation and outcomes, and coordinate delivery with CERT-In, academia and industry partners.

•Ecosystem Coordination: Work with CERT-In, NCIIPC, STQC, cloud service providers and industry partners.

Eligibility Criteria

•Educational Qualification: B.E. / B.Tech / MCA or equivalent in Computer Science, Information Technology,

Cyber Security, Electronics & Communication or a related discipline. A post-graduate degree is desirable but not mandatory.

•Total Work Experience: Minimum 10 years of experience in IT / digital infrastructure and cyber security,

including at least 5 years in cyber security.

•Specialized Experience:

oHands-on experience in one or more of: security architecture, SOC operations, VAPT / security audits,

incident response or cloud security.

oExperience of working with Government, PSUs or large enterprises is desirable. Experience in designing or delivering cyber security training and capacity building programmes is an added advantage.

•Desired Certifications: Preferred, not mandatory – CISSP, CISM, CEH, CCSP or an equivalent cloud security certification.

Skills & Attributes

•Good understanding of cloud, data centre and network security.

•Working knowledge of the IT Act, DPDP Act, CERT-In directions and CII/NCIIPC norms.

•Good communication, documentation and stakeholder management skills.

- Ability to work with senior government officials and multi-disciplinary teams.

📌 Co-Lead – Digital Infrastructure & Cyber Security (New Delhi)
🏢 National e Governance Division
📍 New Delhi