Capability Lead – Application Security

NTT DATA BUSINESS SOLUTIONS; Hyderabad; Hybrid; INR 4,000,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

NTT DATA in Hyderabad invites an experienced leader to shape and grow the Application Security practice. You will drive strategic plans, oversee assessments and audits, and lead a team of security professionals to deliver high-impact services.

You will collaborate with sales and pre-sales, develop offerings and pricing, and stay ahead of evolving threats to advise clients effectively.

Qualifications

• 15+ years in application security, with 8+ years in leadership roles.
• Proven track record building and managing security practices.
• Knowledge of penetration testing, red/purple teaming, and breach simulation.
• Experience with practice development, GTM strategies and sales enablement.
• Excellent leadership, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Industry certifications such as OSCP, CEH, CISSP, CISA or CISM.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic plans for the application security practice.
• Oversee security assessments programs (DAST/SAST/SCA) and audits.
• Develop service offerings, pricing strategies and sales collateral.
• Collaborate with sales, pre-sales and stakeholders to position services.
• Lead and mentor a team of security professionals; foster innovation.
• Stay updated on threats and technologies to advise customers.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Security governance

Penetration testing

Go-to-market

Job description

Job Summary

Make an impact with NTT DATA

Join a company that is pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We are renowned for our technical excellence and leading innovations, and for making a difference to our clients and society. Our workplace embraces diversity and inclusion its a place where you can grow, belong and thrive.

Key Responsibilities Practice Development

• Develop and execute strategic plans for the application security practice
• Develop/enhance service capabilities in the areas of application security including application security assessments, threat modelling, vulnerability scanning, penetration testing, and code reviews to identify and mitigate potential security issues.
• Develop service offerings, pricing strategies, and sales collateral
• Oversee security assessments programs (DAST/SAST/SCA) and application security audits
• Collaborate with sales teams, pre-sales teams and other internal and external stakeholders to proactively position application security services to customers.
• Establish solution/service center of excellence (CoE) through collaboration with vendors and partners including startups
• Stay updated on the latest security threats, trends, and technologies to provide advisory to customers.

Delivery and Operations

• Govern application security delivery
• Manage application security CoEs to
• Stay up-to-date with emerging threats, technologies, and application exploit techniques

Go-to-Market

• Collaborate with sales teams to develop and execute go-to-market strategies
• Develop and deliver thought leadership content (e.g., blog posts, white papers, webinars, conference talks)
• Build relationships with key clients, partners, and industry influencers

Leadership

• Lead and mentor a team of security professionals, including managers and individual contributors
• Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning

Qualifications Experience

• 15+ years of experience in application security, with 8+ years in leadership roles
• Proven track record of building and managing successful security practices
• Strong knowledge of penetration testing, red teaming, purple teaming, breach attack simulation, and ethical hacking
• Experience with practice development, go-to-market strategies, and sales enablement
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Industry-recognized security certifications (e.g., OSCP, CEH, CISSP, CISA, CISM)

Workplace type

Hybrid Working