Security Lead

Tata Consultancy Services•Delhi, India

fulltime

Consulting

12+ years

About the role

The ideal candidate will lead initiatives to generate and engage with business partners to build new business for the company. This candidate will be focused and have strong communication skills. They should be able to think critically when making plans and have a demonstrated ability to execute a particular strategy.

Role Title: Security Lead

Location: India (Delhi preferred)

Experience: 12–20+ years

Role Summary

The Security Lead will own end‑to‑end security architecture, governance, compliance, and operational security for large Government programs. The role ensures secure design, implementation, monitoring, and audit readiness across cloud/on‑prem environments serving critical Government platforms.

Key Responsibilities

Lead security architecture and security solutioning for Government RFPs (Central & State).
Define and govern security controls across cloud, network, application, data, and identity layers.
Ensure compliance with GoI frameworks (CERT‑In, DPDP Act, NIC/MeitY guidelines, ISO 27001).
Oversee vulnerability management, penetration testing, security hardening, and incident response.
Establish and manage SIEM/SOC operations, SOC playbooks, and 24×7 monitoring where required.
Work closely with Solutioning, Infra, Delivery, Cloud, and OEM security partners.
Support security documentation, audits, and bid defense presentations for Government clients.

Must‑Have Skills

Strong background in cyber‑security architecture, compliance, and audit for Government/regulated sectors.
Hands‑on experience with cloud security (AWS/Azure), micro‑segmentation, IAM, encryption, key management.
Experience implementing GoI‑specific compliance frameworks and reporting processes.
Ability to design and operationalize SOC/SIEM environments (e.g., Splunk, QRadar, ELK, Sentinel).
Strong ability to review security designs, assess risks, and drive remediation with cross‑functional teams.

Preferred Background

Experience in e‑Governance, Digital Public Infrastructure, identity systems, or large public‑sector platforms.
Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CEH, CCSP, or cloud security certifications (AWS/Azure).
Experience working with CERT‑In empaneled audit firms or security vendors.

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