Head of Cybersecurity Engineering & Operations

Randstaddigital · Chennai, India

3 weeks ago

Job Description

Head of Cybersecurity Engineering & Operations Location: Chennai, India Experience Required: 20+ years in cybersecurity Role Overview: This is a hands-on, technical leadership position (not a traditional management role) focused on designing, engineering, and operationalizing enterprise-scale cybersecurity solutions. Key Responsibilities: • Lead 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 • Serve as 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 service offerings • Evaluate emerging cybersecurity technologies and incorporate into service portfolios • Provide technical leadership during major incidents, escalations, and client engagements • Mentor engineering teams on advanced cybersecurity concepts, tools, and architectures Core Technical Expertise Required: • Deep hands-on expertise across multiple security domains • SIEM platforms (Splunk, QRadar, Sentinel) and SOC operations • Endpoint Security (EDR/XDR platforms: 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 cybersecurity experience 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 (highly preferred) Preferred Attributes: • Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset • Ability to work across cross-functional teams (sales, consulting, delivery) • Experience building or scaling cybersecurity service offerings • Certifications: CISSP, CISM, GIAC, or equivalent Why Join: • Opportunity to shape and lead next-generation cybersecurity services • Work on cutting-edge domains including AI security and OT security • High-impact role with strong technical ownership and autonomy • Collaborative environment with focus on innovation and excellence