Security Competency Lead

Job description: 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 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: