Req ID: 351615

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We are currently seeking a Security Director - SOC operations to join our team in Bengaluru, Karnātaka (IN-KA), India (IN).

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership: Develop and implement a holistic cybersecurity strategy that aligns with business objectives, managing both physical and cyber security measures.
Security Operations Center (SOC) Oversight: Lead day-to-day SOC operations, including 24/7 monitoring, threat detection, analysis, and incident response. Develop and maintain incident response plans and procedures.
Vulnerability Management: Build and mature a full lifecycle vulnerability management program, from asset discovery and risk assessment to remediation tracking and reporting.
Identity and Access Management (IAM): Oversee IAM strategies and operations, including privileged access management and regular user access reviews, ensuring least privilege principles are applied.
Domain Expertise Management: Provide leadership and operational expertise across various security domains, including Active Directory, Application Security (App Sec), network security, and data loss prevention (DLP).
Compliance and Risk Management: Ensure adherence to relevant security regulations and standards (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR) and lead risk assessment audits to identify vulnerabilities.
Team Management and Development: Recruit, mentor, and develop a high-performing security team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional growth. Manage Performances, Time, Leaves, Resource Challenges.
Stakeholder Communication: Serve as the primary point of contact for security incidents, preparing and presenting performance metrics, threat landscapes, and risk postures to executive leadership and the board.
Finance management: Oversee and Track Finances for entire Security Division, Monitor PnL, Ensure Billing for the services.

Required Qualifications And Skills

Experience: Minimum 15+ years of progressive experience in cybersecurity operations, with at least 7+ years in a leadership/management role.
Education: Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Criminal Justice, or a related field. A Master's degree is a plus.
Professional Certifications: Must hold at least one (preferably more) relevant professional certification such as CISSP, CISA, CISM, or CRISC.
Technical Knowledge: Deep understanding of cybersecurity principles, incident response methodologies, threat intelligence, and a wide range of security technologies and frameworks (e.g., NIST, MITRE ATT&CK).
Leadership Skills: Strong leadership, team management, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to handle high-pressure situations and make quick decisions.
Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with demonstrated experience in preparing senior-level briefings and reports for diverse stakeholders

About NTT DATA

NTT DATA is a $30 billion business and technology services leader, serving 75% of the Fortune Global 100. We are committed to accelerating client success and positively impacting society through responsible innovation. We are one of the world's leading AI and digital infrastructure providers, with unmatched capabilities in enterprise-scale AI, cloud, security, connectivity, data centers and application services. our consulting and Industry solutions help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. As a Global Top Employer, we have experts in more than 50 countries. We also offer clients access to a robust ecosystem of innovation centers as well as established and start-up partners. NTT DATA is a part of NTT Group, which invests over $3 billion each year in R&D.

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