Co-Lead - Digital Infrastructure & Cyber Security

National e-Governance Division (NeGD), Digital India Corporation; Dadri, New Delhi; On-site; INR 3,500,000 - 5,500,000; Full time

Job summary

National e-Governance Division (NeGD), Digital India Corporation, in India seeks an experienced cyber security professional to co-lead Digital Infrastructure & Cyber Security. The role strengthens the security posture of government digital platforms and guides secure cloud adoption across ministries and states.

The incumbent will lead cyber security capacity building for government officials, review security architectures and DPRs, and support business development for advisory services while

Qualifications

• B.E. / B.Tech. / MCA or equivalent in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cyber Security, Electronics & Communications or related discipline. A post-graduate degree is desirable but not mandatory.
• Total Work Experience: Minimum 10 years in IT / digital infrastructure and cyber security, including at least 5 years in cyber security.
• Hands-on experience in security architecture, SOC operations, VAPT / security audits, incident response or cloud security.
• Experience with Government, PSUs or large enterprises is desirable. Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CEH, CCSP are preferred but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Cloud Architecture & Infrastructure Modernization: Advise on cyber security policies, frameworks, audits and incident response for government platforms.
• Secure Cloud & Infrastructure: Support secure adoption of approved cloud and data centre infrastructure, including DR/BCP planning.
• Business Development: Facilitate new engagements with Ministries and States for cyber security advisory services.
• Technical Appraisal: Review DPRs, infrastructure proposals and security architectures.
• Procurement Support: Help draft RFPs, technical specs and SLAs for security and infrastructure services (SOC, VAPT, cloud hosting).
• Capacity Building: Plan and run cyber security training and capacity-building programs for government officials.
• Ecosystem Coordination: Collaborate with CERT-In, NCIIPC, STQC, cloud providers and industry partners.

Skills

Cloud security

Security architecture

Incident response

VAPT

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

B.E./B.Tech./MCA or equivalent

Post-graduate degree desirable

Job description

About the Role

NeGD is looking for an experienced cyber security professional to serve as Co-Lead Digital Infrastructure & Cyber Security. Working alongside the Practice Lead, the Co-Lead will help strengthen the cyber security posture of government digital platforms and infrastructure, advise Central Ministries and States/UTs on secure cloud and infrastructure adoption, lead cyber security capacity building initiatives for government officials, and support the growth of NeGD's advisory engagements in this area.

Role & responsibilities

• Cloud Architecture & Infrastructure Modernization: Advise Ministries, Departments and States/UTs on cyber security policies, frameworks, audits and incident response, in line with CERT-In and MeitY guidelines.
• Secure Cloud & Infrastructure: Support secure adoption of MeitY-empanelled cloud and government data centre infrastructure, including DR/BCP planning.
• Business Development: Facilitate new engagements with existing and new Ministries, Departments and States/UTs for NeGD's cyber security and infrastructure advisory services.
• Technical Appraisal: Review DPRs, infrastructure proposals and security architectures submitted by Departments.
• Procurement Support: Help draft RFPs, technical specifications and SLAs for security and infrastructure services such as SOC, VAPT and cloud hosting.
• Capacity Building: Plan and run cyber security capacity building initiatives for government, including the CISO Deep Dive trainings, cyber security courses on iGOT Karmayogi, and workshops, table-top exercises and cyber drills for CISOs, Deputy CISOs, officials and technical teams of Central Ministries and States/UTs. Develop training content, track participation and outcomes, and coordinate delivery with CERT-I n, academia and industry partners.
• Ecosystem Coordination: Work with CERT-In, NCIIPC, STQC, cloud service providers and industry partners.

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification:

• B.E. / B.Tech / MCA or equivalent in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cyber Security, Electronics & Communication or a related discipline. A post-graduate degree is desirable but not mandatory.
• Total Work Experience: Minimum 10 years of experience in IT / digital infrastructure and cyber security, including at least 5 years in cyber security.

Specialized Experience:

• Hands-on experience in one or more of: security architecture, SOC operations, VAPT / security audits, incident response or cloud security.
• Experience of working with Government, PSUs or large enterprises is desirable. Experience in designing or delivering cyber security training and capacity building programmes is an added advantage.
• Desired Certifications: Preferred, not mandatory CISSP, CISM, CEH, CCSP or an equivalent cloud security certification.

Skills & Attributes

• Good understanding of cloud, data centre and network security.
• Working knowledge of the IT Act, DPDP Act, CERT-In directions and CII/NCIIPC norms.
• Good communication, documentation and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work with senior government officials and multi-disciplinary teams.