Cybersecurity Executive Director - NextGen Security Operations Leader

Ernst & Young LLP ( EY India ); Bengaluru; On-site; INR 5,500,000 - 11,000,000; Full time

Job summary

EY’s GDS Cybersecurity – NGSOR Leader role focuses on strategic leadership to grow EY’s NextGen Security Operations capabilities globally. You will drive innovation, forge alliances, and activate market strategies across regions.

The position requires 20+ years in cybersecurity or technology consulting, with a track record of leading large teams and closing major deals within a matrixed global organization.

Qualifications

• 20+ years in Cybersecurity or Technology Consulting.
• Leadership of global delivery programs with large cross-functional teams.
• Proven track record closing multi-million-dollar deals and building client relationships at C-level.
• Experience in alliance development and market-enabled growth initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Industrialize NGSOR solutions and expand EY’s Cybersecurity capabilities.
• Lead innovation in Cloud, 5G/6G, Blockchain, Industry 4.0, and Quantum Computing.
• Strengthen interlocks with service lines and geographies for cross-functional collaboration.
• Own GDS representation in global forums and analyst engagements.
• Enable account-centric sales approaches aligned with EY’s All-In strategy.

Skills

Cybersecurity leadership

Global delivery

Strategic alliances

Sales targets

Education

Bachelor's in Computer Science

MBA

Job description

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Job Description

Job Name - GDS Cybersecurity – NextGen SecOps (NGSOR) Leader

Position Summary

The GDS Cybersecurity – NGSOR Leader is a strategic Executive Director role within EY’s Technology Consulting – Cybersecurity function. This role is pivotal in driving the global growth of EY’s Cybersecurity footprint in NextGen Security Operations and Response (NGSOR) capability. NGSOR currently represents 30% of EY’s Cybersecurity, Privacy & Trusted Technology (CP&TT) consulting focus, accounting for 600K hours. With GDS Cybersecurity practice targeting a growth of 7M+ hours in FY26, this role will spearhead innovation, alliance integration, and market activation across regions.

Essential Functions of the job

• Develop and execute strategic initiatives to industrialize NGSOR solutions and expand EY’s Cybersecurity capabilities.
• Lead innovation in emerging technologies such as Cloud, 5G/6G, Blockchain, Industry 4.0, and Quantum Computing.
• Strengthen interlocks with PPEDs across service lines and geographies to drive cross-functional collaboration.
• Own and drive GDS representation in global forums and analyst engagements.
• Enable account-centric sales approaches aligned with EY’s All-In strategy.
• Guide pricing and delivery teams to optimize value creation and client impact.

Analytical/Decision Making Responsibilities

• Formulate and implement strategies with autonomy, subject to approval by the GDS Cybersecurity Leader.
• Monitor and adapt strategies based on regulatory, technological, and geopolitical shifts.
• Solve complex problems across domains including technology, operations, finance, ethics, and innovation.
• Evaluate solution options, implement decisions, and assess outcomes for continuous improvement.

Education & Experience

• Minimum 20+ years of relevant experience in Cybersecurity, Risk, or Technology Consulting.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Software Engineering, Information Systems Management; MBA or equivalent preferred.
• Demonstrated leadership in global delivery, strategic alliances, and sector-focused growth initiatives.
• At least 10 years of experience in a leadership role, managing crossfunctional teams (200+ team size) and leading large-scale projects or initiatives within a global organization.
• Demonstrated success in meeting or exceeding sales targets, with a history of closing significant deals (e.g., multi-million-dollar contracts) and fostering long-term client relationships at” C” level of Fortune 500 companies.
• Demonstrated ability to work successfully within a matrixed organization and to enlist support and commitment from peers in selling and delivering advisory services.

Knowledge and Skills Requirements

• Deep expertise in Cybersecurity domains including NGSOR, Data Privacy, IAM, Security Architecture, and Managed Services.
• Professional certifications such as CISSP, CCISO, CISM, PMP, or Prince2®.
• Strong understanding of delivery models for assessment, implementation, and managed services.
• Proven ability to drive alliance partnerships and develop market-ready solutions.
• Knowledge of EY’s organizational structure, regional dynamics, and go‑tomarket frameworks.
• Familiarity with innovation frameworks and transformation strategies.
• Stakeholder management across global, regional, and sector levels.

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Experience Level

Executive Level