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Cybersecurity Subject Matter Expert

ConfidentialChennai

30+ days ago

Job description

We are seeking a highly skilled Cybersecurity Subject Matter Expert to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a deep and up-to-date knowledge of key cybersecurity standards and frameworks, with a focus on Operational Technology (OT) and industrial control systems ( ICS ). This role is crucial for managing contractual risks, negotiating with customers, and ensuring our products and services comply with evolving global cybersecurity legislation. You will be a key liaison, translating customer requirements into actionable plans for our product and engineering teams.

Key Responsibilities

Standards & Frameworks : Maintain up-to-date knowledge of and apply key cybersecurity standards and frameworks, including ISA / IEC 62443, ISO 27000 Series, NIST CSF , and relevant EU directives and country-specific legislation.
Risk & Contract Management : Identify and mitigate contractual risks. Review cybersecurity contract language and negotiate with customers to close technical deals.
Cross-Functional Collaboration : Collaborate with various business units and the internal cyber community to ensure cybersecurity commitments are realistic and deliverable.
Gap Analysis & Requirements : Translate cybersecurity gaps from customer contracts into clear, structured requirements for product teams. Follow up on mitigation plans and implementation feasibility.
Legislation & Compliance : Monitor evolving global cybersecurity legislation relevant to OT and ICS . Analyze the impact of these requirements on our offerings and initiate cross-functional alignment where necessary.
Training & Communication : Prepare and deliver training material related to cybersecurity standards and practices.

Qualifications

A Master's or Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science , or a similar engineering specialization.

Extensive knowledge of cybersecurity standards ( e.g., IEC 62443, NIST, ISO 27001 ) and frameworks for IT & OT systems .

Experience working in a global, cross-functional, and matrix organization.

Familiarity with the energy or renewables industry is preferred.

Industry certifications such as IEC 62443, GICSP, CISSP, or CISM are highly desirable.

Competencies

Technical Expertise : Knowledge of OT systems development, design, architecture, and deployment, particularly in the electric utility industry.

Risk Management : Experience in sales contract reviews, revisions, and customer negotiations.

Project Leadership : A background in leading technical and organizational cybersecurity implementation projects.

Communication : Effective communication, negotiation, and presentation skills in English, with the ability to manage product stakeholders.

Skills Required

Cybersecurity, Contract Management, Gap Analysis, Risk Management, project leadership

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