Director of Cyber Defense
Hybrid
Full Time
#Information Security
#Administration
#Incident Response
#Crisis Management
#Threat Intelligence
#Cloud Security
#SIEM
#SOAR
#Digital
Are you ready to take the helm of a high-stakes security operation? We are looking for a visionary leader to join our team as the Director of Cyber Defense. In this role, you will be the driving force behind our efforts to protect our digital landscape, ensuring our organization stays ahead of sophisticated threats while maturing our defensive capabilities to meet the challenges of an evolving digital world.
Role at a glance
This is a full-time executive position based in India. We operate on a hybrid work model, blending the benefits of in-person collaboration with the flexibility of remote work. We are looking for a seasoned professional with over 15 years of experience in the field to lead our strategic security initiatives.
Your impact
- You will lead and mature our 24/7 Security Operations Centre, ensuring we can detect, analyze, and neutralize cyber threats in real-time.
- You will direct our incident response and crisis management efforts, taking charge of forensic investigations and post-incident reviews to strengthen our security posture.
- You will oversee our attack surface management and dark web monitoring programs, proactively identifying risks and tracking adversary tactics to keep our assets secure.
What you'll need
To be successful in this role, you should bring a deep background in cyber defense and a proven history of leading high-performing security teams. We value candidates who possess the following:
- At least 15 years of experience in cybersecurity, with at least 5 years spent in a leadership capacity within SOC or defense functions.
- Strong technical proficiency in SIEM, SOAR, and EDR/XDR tools, alongside a deep understanding of cloud environments like AWS, Azure, and GCP.
- Expertise in threat intelligence frameworks, MITRE ATT&CK, and digital forensics, paired with the ability to communicate complex risks to executive leadership.
- A solid grasp of compliance frameworks such as NIST, CIS, ISO 27001, and GDPR.
- Excellent command of the English language.
- Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or various GIAC designations are highly preferred.
Perks and compensation
We are committed to supporting our team members through a flexible work environment. This role includes the following benefit:
- Hybrid work arrangements to help you balance your professional and personal life.
