Vice President- Cybersecurity Engineering & Operations (Chennai)

Job Summary: We are seeking a highly experienced and technically hands-on Head of Cybersecurity Engineering & Operations to lead the design, engineering, and operational excellence of our cybersecurity services portfolio. This role is ideal for a seasoned cybersecurity expert who thrives on solving complex technical challenges, building scalable security architectures, and driving innovation across multiple security domains. 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. Job Description: - 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 Profile Description: - 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 - Solid 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 .