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Security Director - SOC operations
full-time•Chennai, Noida, Hyderabad, Bengaluru
About this role
Strategic Leadership: Develop and implement a holistic cybersecurity strategy that aligns with business objectives, managing both physical and cyber security measures. Security Operations Center (SOC) Oversight: Lead day-to-day SOC operations, including 24/7 monitoring, threat detection, analysis, and incident response. Develop and maintain incident response plans and procedures. Vulnerability Management: Build and mature a full lifecycle vulnerability management program, from asset discovery and risk assessment to remediation tracking and reporting. Identity and Access Management (IAM): Oversee IAM strategies and operations, including privileged access management and regular user access reviews, ensuring least privilege principles are applied. Domain Expertise Management: Provide leadership and operational expertise across various security domains, including Active Directory, Application Security (App Sec), network security, and data loss prevention (DLP). Compliance and Risk Management: Ensure adherence to relevant security regulations and standards (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR) and lead risk assessment audits to identify vulnerabilities. Team Management and Development: Recruit, mentor, and develop a high-performing security team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional growth. Manage Performances, Time, Leaves, Resource Challenges. Stakeholder Communication: Serve as the primary point of contact for security incidents, preparing and presenting performance metrics, threat landscapes, and risk postures to executive leadership and the board. Finance management: Oversee and Track Finances for entire Security Division, Monitor PnL, Ensure Billing for the services. Experience: Minimum 15+ years of progressive experience in cybersecurity operations, with at least 7+ years in a leadership/management role. Education: Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Criminal Justice, or a related field. A Master's degree is a plus. Professional Certifications: Must hold at least one (preferably more) relevant professional certification such as CISSP, CISA, CISM, or CRISC. Technical Knowledge: Deep understanding of cybersecurity principles, incident response methodologies, threat intelligence, and a wide range of security technologies and frameworks (e.g., NIST, MITRE ATT&CK). Leadership Skills: Strong leadership, team management, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to handle high-pressure situations and make quick decisions. Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with demonstrated experience in preparing senior-level briefings and reports for diverse stakeholders
What you'll do
- Develop and implement a comprehensive cybersecurity strategy while overseeing daily SOC operations, including monitoring and incident response. Manage vulnerability programs and IAM strategies, ensuring compliance with security regulations.
About NTT DATA
NTT DATA – a part of NTT Group – IT and business services headquartered in Tokyo. We help clients transform through consulting, industry solutions, business process services, digital & IT modernization and managed services. NTT DATA enables them, as well as society, to move confidently into the digital future. We are committed to our clients’ long-term success and combine global reach with local client attention to serve them in over 50 countries around the globe.
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As a Security Director - SOC operations at NTT DATA, you will: develop and implement a comprehensive cybersecurity strategy while overseeing daily SOC operations, including monitoring and incident response. Manage vulnerability programs and IAM strategies, ensuring compliance with security regulations..
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The Security Director - SOC operations position at NTT DATA is based in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India and Noida, India. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.
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