Key Security Strategy & Leadership :
- Develop, refine, and execute a comprehensive enterprise-wide cyber security strategy aligned with business objectives and risk appetite.
- Serve as a key member of the Cyber Security leadership team, contributing to strategic planning and decision-making for the entire security posture.
- Provide strategic direction, operational oversight, and technical leadership to safeguard information assets, systems, and Management & Operations :
- Lead and manage multiple functional areas within cyber security, including Security Operations, Security Engineering, Security Governance, Risk Management, and Compliance.
- Drive the implementation and continuous improvement of enterprise security programs in complex, often regulated, environments.
- Oversee incident response planning and execution, ensuring timely detection, analysis, and containment of security Expertise & Architecture :
- Apply a deep understanding of core cyber security frameworks such as NIST CSF, NIST 800-53, and MITRE ATT&CK to design and implement robust security controls.
- Provide a strong technical foundation in network security, cloud security (across multiple providers like GCP, AWS, Azure, OCI), security engineering principles, and incident response methodologies.
- Oversee the integration of security practices within agile, DevOps, and CI / CD pipelines & Compliance :
- Ensure the organization's adherence to relevant regulatory requirements (e.g., HIPAA, SOX, PCI-DSS, GDPR), industry standards, and internal policies.
- Manage cyber security risks effectively, developing and implementing mitigation Engagement & Influence :
- Demonstrate proven ability to influence at all levels of the organization, including executives and board members, to drive security initiatives and awareness.
- Exhibit excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
Team Leadership & Development :
Build, lead, and mentor high-performing cyber security teams, including managing distributed teams across different time zones.Foster a culture of security awareness, continuous improvement, and innovation within the security Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. A Masters degree is preferred.Experience : 510+ years of progressive experience in cyber security roles, including at least 5 years in senior leadership or management Skills :
Deep understanding and practical experience with leading cyber security frameworks (NIST CSF, NIST 800-53, MITRE ATT&CK).Strong technical foundation in network security, security engineering, and incident response.Hands-on experience with Cloud Security across major providers (GCP, AWS, Azure, OCI).Experience integrating security in agile, DevOps, and CI / CD pipelines Skills :Demonstrated experience building and managing enterprise security programs in complex, regulated environments.Proven ability to influence and effectively communicate at all organizational levels, including executives and board members.Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to address complex security (Strongly Preferred) :Industry-recognized certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, CCSP, etc.Experience and Certifications in ITIL, Agile, and DevOps practices.Cultural Awareness : Ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment and manage teams across different time zones.Domain Experience (Plus) : Experience working in the Retail & Manufacturing sectors.Regulatory Knowledge (Plus) : Knowledge of managing regulatory environments such as HIPAA, SOX, PCI-DSS, GDPR.ref : iimjobs.com)