Job highlights

- Guide pricing and delivery teams to optimize value creation and client impact. . Analytical / Decision Making Responsibilities . Formulate and implement strategies with autonomy,subject to approval by the GDS Cybersecurity Leader. . Monitor and adapt strategies based on regulatory,technological,and geopolitical shifts.

Position Summary The GDS Microsoft Cyber security Leader is a strategic role within EY's Technology Consulting Cybersecurity function. This role is pivotal in driving the global growth of EY's Cybersecurity footprint. Microsoft currently represents 30% of EY's Cybersecurity, Privacy & Trusted Technology (CP&TT;) consulting focus, accounting for 1.2M hours.

With GDS Cybersecurity practice targeting a growth of 5M+ hours, this role will spearhead innovation, alliance integration, and market activation across regions.

Key responsibilities

- Lead the global strategy and execution for Microsoft capability development and delivery across geos.

- Drive EYs Cybersecurity market share expansion across sectors through strategic partnerships, solution innovation, and regional enablement. Represent GDS in the Global Cybersecurity Committee for Microsoft, aligning innovation efforts and methodologies globally.

- Collaborate with high-growth EY Consulting services in Microsoft Sentinel, Defender, Entra ID, Zero Trust architecture, and Security Copilotenabled SecOps transformation.

- Transform service delivery models by leveraging alliances with Microsoft, Qualys, and others.

- Activate market strategies tailored to regional nuances and client needs,



ensuring GDS value positioning in strategic deals.

Essential Functions of the job

- Develop and execute strategic initiatives to industrialize Microsoft solutions and expand EY's Cybersecurity capabilities.

- Lead innovation in emerging technologies evolving gen AI remediation and Quantum Computing.

- Strengthen interlocks with PPEDs across service lines and geographies to drive cross-functional collaboration.

- Own and drive GDS representation in global forums and analyst engagements.

- Enable account-centric sales approaches aligned with EY's All-In strategy. Guide pricing and delivery teams to optimize value creation and client impact.

Analytical/Decision Making Responsibilities

- Formulate and implement strategies with autonomy, subject to approval by the GDS Cybersecurity Leader.

- Monitor and adapt strategies based on regulatory, technological, and geopolitical shifts.

- Solve complex problems across domains including technology, operations, finance, ethics, and innovation.

- Evaluate solution options, implement decisions, and assess outcomes for continuous improvement.

Education & Experience

- Minimum 20+ years of relevant experience in Cybersecurity, Risk,



or Technology Consulting.

- Bachelors degree in computer science, Software Engineering, Information Systems Management; MBA or equivalent preferred.

- Skilled certifications such as CISSP, CCISO, CISM, PMP, or Prince2.

- Demonstrated leadership in global delivery, strategic alliances, and sectorfocused growth initiatives.

- At least 10 years of experience in a leadership role, managing crossfunctional teams (200+ team size) and leading large-scale projects or initiatives within a global organization.

- Demonstrated success in meeting or exceeding sales targets, with a history of closing significant deals (e.g., multi-million-dollar contracts) and fostering long-term client relationships at C level of Fortune 500 companies. Demonstrated ability to work successfully within a matrixed organization and to enlist support and commitment from peers in selling and delivering advisory services.

Knowledge and Skills Requirements

- Deep expertise in Cybersecurity domains including CTMDR, Data Privacy, IAM, Security Architecture, and Managed Services.

- Strong understanding of delivery models for assessment, implementation, and managed services.

- Proven ability to drive alliance partnerships and develop market-ready solutions.

- Knowledge of EY's organizational structure, regional dynamics, and go-tomarket frameworks.

- Familiarity with innovation frameworks and transformation strategies.

- Stakeholder management across global, regional, and sector levels.

📌 GDS Microsoft Cybersecurity Leader (Bengaluru)
🏢 EY
📍 Bengaluru