Senior Vice President

Job Title: Senior Vice President (SVP) Cyber Advisory

Basic Qualifications (Mandatory)

• BE/ B.Tech in any discipline from a University/Institution/Board recognized by Govt. of India/approved by Govt. Regulatory bodies. OR
• MCA/ M.E./ M.Tech/ M.Sc in any discipline from a University/Institution/Board recognized by Govt. of India/approved by Govt. Regulatory bodies.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Cybersecurity or Information Technology.
• Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, CCSP, PMP, or MBA (Technology Management).

Experience (Mandatory)

• 15+ years overall experience, with 810 years in Cyber Threat Defense at a senior level.
• Proven experience in managing or working in a Cybersecurity Advisory environment.

Experience (Preferred)

• Experience in setting up or working at senior level in a Centre of Excellence (CoE).

• Solid understanding of Banking & Financial Services Industry (BFSI) regulations and compliance requirements, including but not limited to:

• RBI Cybersecurity Framework

• SEBI Cybersecurity Guidelines
• Data Protection Laws
• PCI-DSS / NIST Frameworks
• Other BFSI regulatory requirements
  
  (Note: Document submission during application is not mandatory; however, credentials mentioned in resume/application will be verified at the time of interview.)

Key Skills & Competencies

The SVP – Cyber Advisory will require strong leadership, strategic advisory expertise, and deep cybersecurity knowledge to guide SBI's strategic cybersecurity initiatives.

Strategic Advisory & Program Skills

• Proven ability to drive outcome-oriented cybersecurity advisory roles with multiple stakeholders.
• Experience in strategy development, implementation, and evaluation of customer awareness programs.
• Expertise in measuring cybersecurity program effectiveness and driving continuous improvements.
• Ability to design, evaluate, and steer mass-scale cybersecurity initiatives.
• Collaboration skills to work with academia, industry partners, and government agencies.

Leadership & Management Skills

• Strong leadership with ability to manage resources, lead teams, and guide research projects aligned with organizational goals.
• People management, mentoring, and team-building capabilities.
• Ethical awareness and integrity with a strong public service orientation.
• Ability to align cyber advisory initiatives with SBI's organizational objectives and enhance its cybersecurity posture.

Technical & Analytical Skills

• Deep understanding of cybersecurity threats, technologies, and industry trends.
• Strong knowledge of advanced cyber defense concepts, threat analytics, and market trend analysis.
• Experience in leading security researchers and cybersecurity innovation teams.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills with the ability to provide data-driven insights and strategic recommendations.

Communication & Interpersonal Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to convey complex cybersecurity concepts to diverse stakeholders.
• Strong interpersonal skills with proven ability to work with senior stakeholders across Government, BFSI, Academia, and Industry.
• Ability to foster a collaborative, outcome-focused environment.

Role Objective

The Senior Vice President – Cyber Advisory will:

• Lead SBI's cybersecurity advisory and strategic defense initiatives.
• Provide expert guidance on cyber defense, threat mitigation, and resilience strategies.
• Drive customer awareness programs and public-facing cyber initiatives to strengthen SBI's cyber resilience.
• Collaborate with industry, academia, and regulatory stakeholders to ensure SBI's cyber posture is aligned with best practices and compliance standards.
• Act as a strategic advisor and thought leader, positioning SBI at the forefront of cyber defense and advisory excellence.