Director - cyber security (government consulting)

Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement enterprisewide cybersecurity strategies and frameworks for large-scale projects, with a focus on government and public sector engagements.
- Ensure compliance with global standards and regulatory requirements (NIST, ISO 27001, COBIT, GDPR, IT Act, etc.).
- Drive business development initiatives, including proposal creation, client
- presentations, and revenue growth in the cybersecurity consulting space.
- Serve as a trusted advisor to clients, ensuring delivery excellence and long-term relationships.
- Lead incident response and crisis management, ensuring rapid containment and recovery from security breaches.
- Prepare and present executivelevel reports, dashboards, and risk posture reviews for boards and regulatory bodies.
- Drive cybersecurity awareness and training programs for leadership and employees.
- Build and mentor a highperforming cybersecurity team, fostering innovation and capability development.
- Collaborate with CIOs, CTOs, and senior IT leadership to secure infrastructure,
- applications, and data across hybrid environments.
- Define governance models for risk management, compliance, and regulatory adherence across multiple programs.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
Education: MCA / B. Tech / M. Tech in IT or related field.
Mandatory Certifications: CISSP / CCSP / CISA / CISM.
Preferred Certifications: CEH, ISO 27001 Lead Auditor, or similar.
Experience:
- Minimum 15+ years in cybersecurity or information security.
- Familiarity with data privacy regulations (GDPR, IT Act, etc.).
- Ability to design and implement security policies, procedures, and governance models.
- Strong understanding of security frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001, COBIT).
- Expertise in risk assessment, vulnerability management, compliance audits, and
- incident response planning.
- Demonstrated experience in managing and mentoring high-performing cybersecurity teams, including resource planning, capability development, and leadership coaching.
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