Job Title : Deputy General Manager - Cyber Security
Location : Pune
Job Description
Role Overview :
We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Security professional to lead our customer-facing security portfolio. This role requires a strong combination of hands-on technical expertise, consulting acumen, and market knowledge. The successful candidate will drive security engagements across diverse technology domains while ensuring alignment with industry frameworks and customer business objectives.
Roles & Responsibilities :
- Lead the security portfolio in customer-facing engagements, acting as a trusted advisor and subject matter expert.
- Design, implement, and oversee security solutions across :
- Firewalls : FortiGate, Palo Alto, Cisco ASA / Firepower, Check Point
- Load Balancers : F5 BIG-IP (LTM, GTM)
- Telco networks, Datacenter, LAN / WAN enterprise environments
- Conduct threat and attack surface assessments and provide mitigation strategies.
- Translate cybersecurity frameworks (e.g., NIST CSF, ISO 27001, CIS, Zero Trust) into actionable programs for clients.
- Deliver security consulting services to C-level stakeholders and technical teams.
- Collaborate with partners, vendors, and ecosystem players to design and deliver best-fit solutions.
- Stay updated on market trends and threat landscape, ensuring solutions remain current and competitive.
- Provide mentoring and guidance to junior team members.
- Bring in practitioner view for security offering.
- Should have product development experience.
Required Technical Expertise :
15+ years of experience in cybersecurity, with at least 3–5 years in a customer-facing leadership role.Hands-on expertise in configuring, managing, and troubleshooting :Firewalls : FortiGate, Palo Alto, Cisco ASA / Firepower, Check PointLoad Balancers : F5 BIG-IP (LTM, GTM)Strong knowledge of telco networks, datacenter security, LAN / WAN enterprise environments.Proven ability to conduct attack surface analysis and implement remediation measures.Familiarity with industry frameworks : NIST CSF, ISO 27001, CIS, Zero Trust, etc.Excellent consulting, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.Knowledge of cybersecurity vendor landscape and market trends.Preferred Qualifications & Certifications :
Industry certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, CISM, CEH.Vendor certifications : Palo Alto PCNSE, Fortinet NSE, Cisco CCNP Security, F5 Certified.Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.Ability to balance strategic advisory with hands-on technical delivery.Key Attributes :
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.Consulting mindset with ability to bridge business and technical discussions.Leadership skills to manage portfolio and guide teams.High integrity, customer-centric approach, and ability to perform under pressure.