About the Role

NeGD is looking for an experienced cyber security professional 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.

Role & 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:

- Hands-on experience in one or more of: security architecture, SOC operations, VAPT / security audits, incident response or cloud security.
- Experience 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.
- Positive 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 (NeGD), Digital India
📍 New Delhi