Head of Cyber security Engineering & Ops @ Chennai/1.2C including variable

Need 20-22yrs of total experience only. Role: 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.

Key Responsibilities

• 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

Required Qualifications

• 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

Preferred Attributes

• 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 plus