Cybersecurity Lead/Architect

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Security Leader – Cybersecurity Governance, Operations & Risk

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Security Leader to lead and mature the organization's cybersecurity program across governance, risk management, security operations, vulnerability management, AI security, and security transformation initiatives.

The ideal candidate will possess a strong combination of strategic leadership, technical expertise, business acumen, and stakeholder management skills, enabling them to effectively engage with executive leadership, clients, auditors, and technical teams while driving a robust security posture.

This role requires a hands-on leader capable of balancing cybersecurity risk management with business objectives and delivering security programs that support organizational growth, compliance, and resilience.

Key Responsibilities

Cybersecurity Strategy & Leadership

• Develop and execute the enterprise cybersecurity strategy, roadmap, and security governance framework.
• Provide leadership and direction across security functions including GRC, SOC, vulnerability management, cloud security, and AI security.
• Establish measurable security objectives, KPIs, and risk metrics.
• Build and mentor high-performing security teams while fostering a culture of security awareness.

Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC)

• Lead enterprise-wide risk assessments and risk management programs.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements such as ISO 27001, NIST, CIS Controls, SOC2, GDPR, and other applicable frameworks.
• Manage security audits, assessments, remediation plans, and risk exception processes.
• Present security posture, risks, and compliance status to senior management and stakeholders.

Security Operations & Incident Management

• Oversee Security Operations Center (SOC) activities, threat detection, incident response, and cyber resilience initiatives.
• Drive improvements across SIEM, EDR/XDR, threat intelligence, and response capabilities.
• Lead major security incidents and coordinate cross-functional response activities.
• Ensure operational effectiveness through continuous monitoring and performance measurement.

Vulnerability & Exposure Management

• Own the vulnerability management lifecycle, including identification, prioritization, remediation, and reporting.
• Collaborate with infrastructure, cloud, and application teams to reduce organizational risk exposure.
• Manage penetration testing, security assessments, and remediation governance programs.

AI Security & Emerging Technologies

• Define and implement AI security governance and risk management practices.
• Assess and mitigate security risks related to AI, Generative AI, cloud, and emerging technologies.
• Partner with business and technology teams to enable secure adoption of innovative solutions.

Security Program & Project Delivery

• Lead enterprise security programs and transformation initiatives.
• Develop project plans, budgets, resource requirements, and success metrics.
• Manage vendors, service providers, and external security partners.
• Ensure timely delivery of security projects aligned with business priorities.

Stakeholder & Client Management

• Serve as a trusted advisor to clients, leadership teams, and business stakeholders.
• Communicate complex security concepts in a business-focused manner.
• Build strong relationships across technology, business, compliance, audit, and executive functions.
• Represent the organization during client reviews, audits, and security assessments.

Required Experience & Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
• Master's degree preferred.

Experience

• 12+ years of cybersecurity experience with progressive leadership responsibilities.
• Proven experience managing multiple security domains including:
• Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC)
• Security Operations (SOC)
• Vulnerability Management
• Incident Response
• Security Architecture
• Security Program Management
• Experience leading enterprise-scale cybersecurity initiatives and transformation programs.
• Strong client-facing and executive stakeholder management experience.

Technical & Leadership Competencies

Technical Expertise

Strong understanding of:

• Security Operations and Incident Response
• Threat Detection and Threat Hunting
• Vulnerability & Exposure Management
• Cloud Security (Azure, AWS, OCI)
• Identity & Access Management (IAM/PAM)
• Security Architecture & Engineering
• AI Security and Generative AI Risk Management
• Security Governance Frameworks (NIST, CIS, ISO 27001)
• Zero Trust Security Principles

Leadership Skills

• Strategic planning and execution
• Team leadership and mentoring
• Executive communication and presentation
• Cross-functional collaboration
• Risk-based decision making
• Vendor and stakeholder management
• Program and project governance

Preferred Certifications

The following certifications are highly preferred:

• CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional) – Preferred
• CISM (Certified Information Security Manager)
• CRISC (Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control)
• CCSP (Certified Cloud Security Professional)
• ISO 27001 Lead Auditor / Lead Implementer
• PMP or equivalent Project Management certification
• Microsoft, AWS, or Cloud Security certifications

Mandatory Skills: Cloud Security Engineering .

Experience: 8-10 Years .

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Key Responsibilities

Cybersecurity Strategy & Leadership

• Develop and execute the enterprise cybersecurity strategy, roadmap, and security governance framework.
• Provide leadership and direction across security functions including GRC, SOC, vulnerability management, cloud security, and AI security.
• Establish measurable security objectives, KPIs, and risk metrics.
• Build and mentor high-performing security teams while fostering a culture of security awareness.

Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC)

• Lead enterprise-wide risk assessments and risk management programs.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements such as ISO 27001, NIST, CIS Controls, SOC2, GDPR, and other applicable frameworks.
• Manage security audits, assessments, remediation plans, and risk exception processes.
• Present security posture, risks, and compliance status to senior management and stakeholders.

Security Operations & Incident Management

• Oversee Security Operations Center (SOC) activities, threat detection, incident response, and cyber resilience initiatives.
• Drive improvements across SIEM, EDR/XDR, threat intelligence, and response capabilities.
• Lead major security incidents and coordinate cross-functional response activities.
• Ensure operational effectiveness through continuous monitoring and performance measurement.

Vulnerability & Exposure Management

• Own the vulnerability management lifecycle, including identification, prioritization, remediation, and reporting.
• Collaborate with infrastructure, cloud, and application teams to reduce organizational risk exposure.
• Manage penetration testing, security assessments, and remediation governance programs.

AI Security & Emerging Technologies

• Define and implement AI security governance and risk management practices.
• Assess and mitigate security risks related to AI, Generative AI, cloud, and emerging technologies.
• Partner with business and technology teams to enable secure adoption of innovative solutions.

Security Program & Project Delivery

• Lead enterprise security programs and transformation initiatives.
• Develop project plans, budgets, resource requirements, and success metrics.
• Manage vendors, service providers, and external security partners.
• Ensure timely delivery of security projects aligned with business priorities.