Job Description

Job description:

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Role Overview

The

Security Competency Lead

is responsible for building and scaling organizational expertise in cybersecurity technologies, frameworks, and delivery excellence. This role focuses on

capability development, standardization of methods, reusable IP creation, and knowledge management

across security services and solution areas.



The individual will lead the design of

security blueprints, reference architectures, automation frameworks, and enablement programs

that improve delivery quality, accelerate solutioning, and ensure teams are future-ready in emerging domains like

AI-driven security, Zero Trust, Cloud Security, and Secure DevOps

.

Key Responsibilities

Competency Development & Capability Building

Define the competency strategy and roadmap for cybersecurity, aligned to business priorities and service lines. Establish

capability matrices

, skill taxonomy, and proficiency models across roles (analyst architect consultant). Drive

learning and certification programs

in partnership with OEMs and hyperscalers (AWS, Azure, GCP, Palo Alto, Splunk, etc.). Build

Centers of Excellence (CoEs)

for core areas such as: Cloud Security (AWS, Azure, GCP) SOC/SIEM & Threat Detection Identity & Access Management Data Security & Compliance AI/ML-driven Threat Analytics and Automation

Solution Excellence & Standardization

Create

reference architectures, templates, and reusable design patterns

for security solutioning. Develop and maintain

security frameworks, runbooks, and automation playbooks

for standardized delivery. Collaborate with architects and delivery leads to

embed security-by-design

into all cloud, infrastructure, and DevOps projects. Define and maintain best practices aligned with

NIST, ISO 27001, CIS, and Zero Trust

models.

Technical Thought Leadership & Innovation

Lead research on emerging security trends --

GenAI in Security Operations, LLM-assisted Threat Detection, Post-Quantum Security

, etc. Create

innovation accelerators and AI-based prototypes

to enhance detection, response, and compliance automation. Publish technical whitepapers, reusable code assets, and internal knowledge content. Represent the organization in

security forums, webinars, and industry events

as a subject matter expert.

Collaboration & Enablement

Partner with

delivery teams

to close skill gaps and ensure consistent implementation quality. Support

sales and pre-sales

by providing domain expertise, solution validation, and technical review of RFPs. Collaborate with

HR and L&D

to institutionalize cybersecurity career paths and competency assessments. Support

alliances and partnerships

for advanced training, joint IP development, and technology enablement.

Governance, Metrics & Continuous Improvement

Define

competency KPIs

-- certifications achieved, skill readiness scores, training coverage, framework adoption rates. Maintain

maturity dashboards

tracking competency evolution across service lines. Continuously refine frameworks and toolsets based on lessons learned, audits, and new technology releases.

Core Competencies & Skills

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Technical Expertise

Strong knowledge of cybersecurity fundamentals:

Zero Trust, IAM, SIEM, SOAR, DLP, Cloud Security, and DevSecOps

. Proficiency in security frameworks --

NIST CSF, ISO 27001, MITRE ATT&CK, CIS Controls

. Exposure to

Cloud Security Platforms

-- AWS Security Hub, Azure Defender, Google SCC. Familiarity with

AI/ML-driven security tools and frameworks

, and automation using SOAR or GenAI agents. Understanding of

compliance and risk management

(GDPR, HIPAA, PCI-DSS).

Leadership & Soft Skills

Strong mentoring and coaching abilities to build technical depth within teams. Analytical, process-driven mindset with attention to quality and standardization. Excellent collaboration and communication skills across technical and business teams. Comfortable working in matrix environments across delivery, pre-sales, and partnerships.

Experience

Total Experience:

12-18 years in cybersecurity or cloud security roles. Minimum 5+ years in

competency building, CoE leadership, or architecture roles

. Proven experience in

cloud-native or hybrid environments

and hands-on knowledge of at least one major hyperscaler. Demonstrated success in

developing frameworks, reusable assets, and enablement programs

.

Preferred Certifications

Core Security:

CISSP, CISM, CCSP, CEH

Cloud Security:

AWS Certified Security - Specialty, Azure Security Engineer, GCP Security Engineer

Architecture/DevSecOps:

TOGAF, SABSA, HashiCorp, Kubernetes Security

AI/Automation:

Certified in AI/ML Security or GenAI-driven automation (nice-to-have)

Performance Indicators

Increase in certified talent and competency index scores. Adoption of reusable frameworks and accelerators across projects. Reduction in solutioning or delivery time through standardized assets. Positive feedback from delivery teams and improved quality metrics. Number of innovations or IP assets contributed to the practice.

Career Path

Growth opportunities toward

Security Practice Lead

,

Head of Competency Development

, or

Chief Security Architect

roles.

Ideal Candidate Profile

A visionary cybersecurity leader with deep technical breadth, a passion for knowledge enablement, and a track record of

building organizational capabilities that translate into delivery excellence and innovation.

Experience level: 10-18yrs

If you're interested in this opportunity, we'd be happy to receive your updated CV. Simply click the email link below, or copy and paste the email address:

careers@innominds.com