Director Cybersecurity

Nationwide; Hyderabad; Hybrid; INR 3,000,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Nationwide is seeking a senior technology leader to drive secure technology solutions for a Fortune 100 company with ~ $70B in annual sales. The role demands AI-native security thinking, the ability to connect technology to business outcomes, and a strong automation mindset in a global, agile environment.

You will guide a diverse team across cybersecurity, compliance, and continuity, partnering with software, infrastructure, and business teams to deliver secure, resilient solutions with

Qualifications

• Leadership role requiring AI-native security thinking and business alignment.
• Ability to connect technology to business outcomes with crisis leadership.
• Security engineering mindset with automation focus and crisis response.

Responsibilities

• Improves the risk posture of business and technology assets.
• Oversees risk assessments, drives issue resolution and prioritization.
• Leads associate management, salary, training, hiring, and performance actions.
• Defines delivery approaches, mitigates risks, and provides feedback.
• Coaches teams to enhance risk product delivery and QA processes.
• Collaborates with Cybersecurity, Compliance, and Continuity teams.

Skills

AI fluency

GenAI fluency

AI security

AI governance

Cyber risk management

Cloud security

Identity management

Cyber resilience

Security architecture

Data analytics

Business acumen

Talent leadership

Organizational leadership

Education

Undergraduate studies in cybersecurity/ MIS/ engineering/ math/ CS/ data analytics

Graduate studies in cybersecurity/ CS (a plus)

Tools

CISSP

CISA

CISRM

BCP

DRP

Job description

Job Description:

If you’re passionate about being part of a dynamic organization that enables a Fortune 100 company with nearly $70 billion in annual sales to drive innovation and adopt new technologies that deliver business results, then Nationwide’s Technology team could be the place for you! At Nationwide®, “on your side” goes beyond just words. Our customers are at the center of everything we do and we’re looking for associates who are passionate about delivering extraordinary care.

Must Have Skills

• AI & GenAI Fluency
• AI Security & AI Governance
• Cyber Risk Management
• Cloud & Platform Security
• Identity & Machine Identity
• Cyber Resilience
• Security Architecture
• Data & Analytics
• Business & Financial Acumen
• Talent & Organizational Leadership

This leadership role requires AI-native security thinking, Ability to connect technology to business, Security engineering mindset, Automation mindset and crisis leadership.

Job Description Summary

If you’re enthusiastic about delivering secure technology solutions to support a company providing extraordinary care to its customers, then Nationwide Technology is the place for you. Nationwide's industry-leading technology workforce embraces an agile work environment and a collaborative culture to deliver outstanding solutions and results.

You’ll provide guidance to a team which supports compliance, continuity, incident management, and cybersecurity professionals. You’ll collaborate with technology teams, software engineers, infrastructure teams and business partners.

Key Responsibilities:

• Improves the risk posture of the business and/or technology assets.
• Understands the current risk landscape, oversees risk assessments, and drives issue resolution.
• Establishes priorities, tracks progress and brings issues to closure.
• Assesses cybersecurity, compliance, and continuity management work products, including policies, procedures, risk assessments, and incident response plans.
• Oversees demand and capacity and aligns professionals with the right risk projects.
• Understands and drives the capabilities and experience of Business Information Risk Partners, Cybersecurity, Compliance, and Continuity Management Professionals.
• Fosters a continuous improvement mindset and provides ongoing coaching to enhance the efficient delivery of risk products.
• Drives Quality Assurance by reviewing work products related to cybersecurity, compliance, and continuity management.
• Evaluates delivery approaches, risks, and issues, offering valuable feedback.
• Leads all aspects of associate management, including performance, salary administration, training, and development, hiring, day-to-day management and corrective actions.

Qualifications & Experience

May perform other responsibilities as assigned.

Education

Undergraduate studies in cybersecurity, management information systems, engineering, math, computer science, data analytics or related field is strongly preferred. Graduate studies in cybersecurity, computer science or a related field are a plus.

Certifications such as CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional), CISA (Certified Information Systems Auditor), CISRM (Certified Information Security Risk Manager), BCP (Business Continuity Planning), DRP (Disaster Recovery Planning) are encouraged

Experience

Minimum ten years of relevant experience in a technology field. Proven management experience leading a team accountable for large-scale technology assets spanning plan, build and run. Demonstrated experience managing partnerships, preferably within the cyber field.

Technical Skills

• Business Acumen
• Cloud Security
• Cyber Risk
• Cyber Security
• Cyber Security Management
• Generative Artificial Intelligence
• Governance Risk Management and Compliance
• IT Security
• Identity and Access Management
• Technical Leadership
• Vendor Relationship Management

Soft Skills & Attributes

• Firsthand technical leadership experience leading project teams and setting technical direction
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to work in agile and global environments
• Ability to make decisions, recommendations, and manager work processes
• Aptitude to influence, build relationships, and set priorities
• Insurance/financial services industry knowledge a plus
• Other criteria, including leadership skills, competencies and experiences may take precedence.

Reporting Structure:

Reports to Technology AVP – India or higher

Working Hours

Aligned to India business hours with flexibility for global collaboration.

Location Flexibility:

Hybrid with periodic in-office collaboration.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Nationwide is committed to diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, gender, disability, religion, or other protected categories.