COE Lead - Sec Engg, Prod Engg, Prod Dev, IAM

About Persistent We are an AI-led, platform-driven Digital Engineering and Enterprise Modernization partner, combining deep technical expertise and industry experience to help our clients anticipate what’s next. Our offerings and proven solutions create a unique competitive advantage for our clients by giving them the power to see beyond and rise above. We work with many industry-leading organizations across the world, including 20 Fortune 50 companies and 4 of the 5 top banks in both the US and India, and numerous innovators across the healthcare ecosystem. Our disruptor’s mindset, commitment to client success, and agility to thrive in the dynamic environment have enabled us to sustain our growth momentum. Persistent has been recognized across top industry platforms for innovation, leadership, and inclusion. We reported $1,654.4M FY26 revenue with 17.4% Y-o-Y growth. We have delivered 24 sequential quarters of growth with $436.0M in Q4 FY26 revenue, up 3.2% Q-o-Q and 16.2% Y-o-Y growth. Our 27,500+ global team members, located in 18 countries, have been instrumental in helping the market leaders transform their industries.

About Position We are looking for a senior leader to drive our Security Center of Excellence and Tools & Technology (T&T) charter for Sec Engg, Prod Engg, Prod Dev, IAM. You will own strategy, build and lead teams, and deliver outcomes across this security tower.

• Role: COE Lead - Sec Engg, Prod Engg, Prod Dev, IAM
• Location: Pune
• Experience: Above 15 Years
• Job Type: Full Time Employment

What You’ll Do

• Own the strategy, roadmap, and delivery for the Sec Engg, Prod Engg, Prod Dev, IAM tower.
• Build, lead, and mentor high-performing security engineering/consulting teams.
• Define service offerings, capabilities, accelerators, and best practices.
• Engage senior stakeholders and clients on security strategy and outcomes.
• Drive innovation, automation, and continuous capability uplift.
• Govern delivery quality, metrics, and operational excellence.

Expertise You’ll Bring

• Above 15 years of experience in sec engg, prod engg, prod dev, iam.
• Deep expertise across Sec Engg, Prod Engg, Prod Dev, IAM.
• Proven leadership of security teams, practices, or Centers of Excellence.
• Strong strategy, stakeholder management, and client-facing skills.
• Experience building capabilities, offerings, and accelerators.
• Industry certifications (CISSP, CISM, or domain-specific) preferred.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and decision-making skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Culture focused on talent development with quarterly growth opportunities and company-sponsored higher education and certifications
• Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies
• Employee engagement initiatives such as project parties, flexible work hours, and Long Service awards
• Annual health check-ups
• Insurance coverage: group term life, personal accident, and Mediclaim hospitalization for self, spouse, two children, and parents

Values-Driven, People-Centric & Inclusive Work Environment Persistent is dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We invite applications from all qualified individuals, including those with disabilities, and regardless of gender or gender preference. We welcome diverse candidates from all backgrounds.

• We support hybrid work and flexible hours to fit diverse lifestyles.
• Our office is accessibility-friendly, with ergonomic setups and assistive technologies to support employees with physical disabilities.
• If you are a person with disabilities and have specific requirements, please inform us during the application process or at any time during your employment.

Let’s unleash your full potential at Persistent – persistent.com/careers “Persistent is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind.” Sec Engg, Security Strategy & Tower Leadership, Team Building & Delivery