Vice President - Cyber Security Operations

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly experienced and technically hands-on Head of Cybersecurity Engineering & Operations to lead the design, engineering, and operational excellence of our cybersecurity services portfolio. This role is ideal for a seasoned cybersecurity expert who thrives on solving complex technical challenges, building scalable security architectures, and driving innovation across multiple security domains. This is not a traditional managerial role; this position demands deep technical expertise, strong problem-solving capability, and the ability to architect and operationalize cutting-edge cybersecurity solutions for both internal environments and client services.

Job Description:

- Lead the engineering, deployment, and optimization of cybersecurity solutions across enterprise and client environments.

- Architect and enhance service offerings across SIEM, EDR/XDR, Network Security, IAM, OT Security, AI Security, and Security for AI systems.

- Act as the technical authority for cybersecurity strategy, solution design, and complex incident resolution.

- Drive integration of security technologies into cohesive, scalable, and automated service frameworks.

- Establish best practices for security operations, threat detection, response, and continuous monitoring.

- Collaborate with sales and consulting teams to design technically robust and competitive cybersecurity service offerings.

- Evaluate emerging cybersecurity technologies and incorporate them into service portfolios.

- Provide technical leadership during major incidents, escalations, and client engagements.

- Mentor engineering teams on advanced cybersecurity concepts, tools, and architectures (without being a traditional people manager).

Core Technical Expertise :

Candidates must demonstrate deep hands-on expertise across multiple domains :

- SIEM platforms (e.g., Splunk, QRadar, Sentinel) and SOC operations.

- Endpoint Security (EDR/XDR platforms like CrowdStrike, Defender, Carbon Black).

- Network Security (NGFW, NDR, Zero Trust architectures).

- Identity & Access Management (IAM, PAM, SSO, Zero Trust Identity).

- OT/ICS Security frameworks and tools.

- Cloud Security (AWS, Azure, GCP security architectures).

- AI Security and Security for AI (model protection, adversarial risks, data security in AI pipelines).

- Threat intelligence, detection engineering, and incident response.

Profile Description :

- 20+ years of experience in cybersecurity, with significant exposure to engineering and operations.

- Proven expertise in designing and deploying enterprise-scale cybersecurity solutions.

- Strong hands-on experience across multiple security technologies and platforms.

- Deep understanding of cybersecurity frameworks, threat landscapes, and attack methodologies.

- Ability to translate complex technical challenges into scalable solutions.

- Experience working in or with IT services / managed security services environments is highly preferred.

- Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset.

- Ability to work across cross-functional teams including sales, consulting, and delivery.

- Experience building or scaling cybersecurity service offerings.

- Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, GIAC, or equivalent are a UG: Any Graduate.

Key Skills:

- Cloud Security, Cyber Security, Network Security, Endpoint Security, Security Operations Center, IAM Security, EDR, SIEM.

(ref:hirist.tech)