Head of Cyber Security

Job Title: Cyber security

Location: Delhi/ Gurgaon

Service Line- Government & Public Sector

Sub Service Line- Digital Government Advisory (DGA)

About the Digital Government Advisory Team

Digital Government Advisory (DGA) practice helps government bodies modernize public services through technology. It offers strategic consulting, digital architecture, and sector-specific solutions across areas like transport, water, justice, and finance. The team enables large-scale e-Governance, data analytics, and automation to improve efficiency and citizen experience.

About the Role: The Cyber Security Lead will play a pivotal role in defining and executing enterprise-wide cybersecurity strategies for large scale government and public sector projects. This position requires a seasoned leader who can establish governance models, ensure compliance with global security standards and oversee risk management across multiple programs. You will lead incident response and crisis management efforts, collaborate with senior IT leadership to secure hybrid infrastructures, and drive cybersecurity awareness initiatives. Additionally, you will mentor and build a high performing team while acting as a trusted advisor to executive stakeholders, ensuring the organization remains resilient against evolving cyber threats.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement enterprise-wide cybersecurity strategies and frameworks for large-scale projects, with a focus on government and public sector engagements.

• Define governance models for risk management, compliance, and regulatory adherence across multiple programs.

• Oversee security audits, risk assessments, and vulnerability management at an organizational level.

• Ensure compliance with global standards and regulatory requirements (NIST, ISO 27001, COBIT, GDPR, IT Act, etc.).

• Lead incident response and crisis management, ensuring rapid containment and recovery from security breaches.

• Collaborate with CIOs, CTOs, and senior IT leadership to secure infrastructure, applications, and data across hybrid environments.

• Drive cybersecurity awareness and training programs for leadership and employees.

• Prepare and present executive-level reports, dashboards, and risk posture reviews for boards and regulatory bodies.

• Build and mentor a high-performing cybersecurity team, fostering innovation and capability development.

• Serve as a trusted advisor to clients, ensuring delivery excellence and long-term relationships.

• Drive business development initiatives, including proposal creation, client presentations, and revenue growth in the cybersecurity consulting space.

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.

• Proven experience in leading large-scale government or enterprise-level projects.

• Strong understanding of security frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001, COBIT).

• Expertise in risk assessment, vulnerability management, compliance audits, and incident response planning.

• Familiarity with data privacy regulations (GDPR, IT Act, etc.).