Director – Risk Advisory

3 weeks ago

Mumbai, India Cubical Operations LLP Full time

Job Title:

Director – Risk Advisory (Cybersecurity)

Location:
Mumbai

Experience Required:
12+ Years

Department:
Cyber Risk & VAPT Services

Employment Type:
Full-time

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic
Director – Risk Advisory (Cyber)
to lead our cybersecurity consulting practice with a strong focus on
Vulnerability Assessment & Penetration Testing (VAPT)
. The ideal candidate will bring deep technical expertise, proven leadership skills, and the ability to manage high-impact client engagements in the cybersecurity domain.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Practice Development

  • Lead the cybersecurity risk advisory vertical with a focus on
    VAPT
    , threat management, and overall cyber resilience.
  • Develop and drive strategies for cybersecurity consulting services aligned with business goals.
  • Establish frameworks, methodologies, and innovative approaches for cybersecurity risk management.
  • Manage P&L, business development, and client portfolio growth for the cyber risk practice.

Client Engagement & Delivery Management

  • Lead end-to-end
    VAPT engagements
    including scoping, planning, execution, and reporting.
  • Advise clients on threat detection, vulnerability remediation, and improving security posture.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with CXO-level stakeholders and technical teams.
  • Ensure delivery excellence on all client engagements with measurable business outcomes.

Technical Expertise

  • Provide subject matter expertise on
    VAPT, red teaming, threat modeling, and incident response
    .
  • Oversee testing methodologies for
    web applications, mobile apps, cloud environments, APIs, IoT, and network infrastructure
    .
  • Ensure timely identification of security vulnerabilities and recommend actionable mitigation strategies.
  • Stay ahead of the evolving cybersecurity threat landscape and regulatory requirements.

Team Leadership

  • Lead, mentor, and grow a high-performing cybersecurity consulting team.
  • Conduct knowledge-sharing sessions, technical workshops, and training programs.
  • Drive talent acquisition and capability building within the cybersecurity practice.

Required Skills & Qualifications

Education & Certifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field.
  • Preferred certifications:
    OSCP, OSWE, CREST, CEH, CISSP, CISM, ISO 27001 LA, CRTP, or equivalent
    .

Technical Expertise

  • 12+ years
    of experience in
    cyber risk advisory, VAPT, and security consulting
    .
  • Proven experience in handling
    enterprise-scale VAPT projects
    across BFSI, Telecom, and other domains.
  • Hands-on understanding of tools like
    Burp Suite, Nessus, Qualys, Metasploit, Nmap, Kali Linux, Wireshark
    , etc.
  • Deep knowledge of cloud security, container security, and emerging technologies.

Leadership & Business Skills

  • Experience in managing large cybersecurity programs and multiple client portfolios.
  • Strong business acumen with the ability to contribute to revenue growth.
  • Excellent stakeholder management, negotiation, and presentation skills.

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