Director - Cybersecurity

This role is for one of Weekday’s clients
Min Experience: 8 years
Location: Delhi NCR
JobType: full-time

Requirements

We are seeking an experienced and visionary Director – Cybersecurity to lead the strategic design, implementation, and governance of our cybersecurity programs. The ideal candidate will possess a robust technical foundation in cybersecurity along with proven expertise in policy advocacy, risk management, and program leadership. You will be instrumental in shaping our cybersecurity posture, driving stakeholder alignment, and representing the organization in policy-level conversations and compliance frameworks.

This role is best suited for someone who thrives at the intersection of technology, governance, and strategy, and is passionate about driving impact at both organizational and ecosystem levels.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Leadership & Program Management:
  Lead the development and execution of enterprise-wide cybersecurity programs. Define strategic objectives, assess maturity, and oversee all risk mitigation initiatives. Collaborate cross-functionally to integrate security into business operations.
• Cybersecurity Framework & Architecture:
  Establish and maintain a comprehensive cybersecurity framework, including network security, endpoint protection, identity management, and data loss prevention. Evaluate and select security tools and platforms.
• Policy & Advocacy:
  Represent the organization in external cybersecurity forums, government policy discussions, and industry coalitions. Advocate for responsible cybersecurity policies and standards that align with business needs and regulatory expectations.
• Risk Management:
  Develop and maintain cybersecurity risk management processes and ensure alignment with global standards (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001). Proactively identify, analyze, and respond to emerging threats and vulnerabilities.
• Incident Response & Threat Intelligence:
  Build and oversee the incident response strategy and coordinate the team’s response to breaches, threats, and outages. Work with law enforcement, legal teams, and regulators during critical incidents.
• Compliance & Audit:
  Ensure that cybersecurity practices comply with relevant legal and regulatory standards (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, PCI-DSS). Support internal and external audit efforts and report on key risk indicators and control effectiveness.
• Stakeholder Engagement & Communication:
  Educate internal stakeholders including board members, executives, and functional teams on cybersecurity risk and readiness. Deliver concise, actionable reports and security briefings.

Skills & Qualifications:

• Experience:
  Minimum of 8–10 years in cybersecurity roles, including leadership or program management capacity. Strong exposure to network security, endpoint protection, risk analysis, cryptography, and incident response.
• Policy & Ecosystem Engagement:
  Demonstrated experience working with government agencies, policy makers, and industry consortia on cybersecurity regulations and frameworks.
• Certifications (Preferred):
  CISSP, CISM, CISA, or similar credentials.
• Technical Expertise:
  Strong command over security architectures, cloud security (AWS, Azure), firewalls, SIEM tools, penetration testing, and identity & access management.
• Soft Skills:
  Strong leadership, communication, and negotiation skills. Ability to manage multidisciplinary teams and balance technical depth with executive reporting.