Position title
Practice Head – Cyber Security 
Description

Location: Hyderabad, India
Role Type: Leadership 

About the Role 

We are seeking an experienced and entrepreneurial Practice Head – Cyber Security to build and scale our Cyber Security practice. This leadership role is responsible for defining the service portfolio, developing go-to-market collateral, building a high-performing team, driving business growth, and acting as a trusted advisor to enterprise customers. The Practice Head will work closely with Business Development, Sales, and Delivery teams to establish a strong market presence and deliver sustainable growth.

Responsibilities

Practice Development 

  • Define and develop the Cyber Security service portfolio aligned with market demand and business strategy. 
  • Create service offerings, solution frameworks, methodologies, pricing models, and delivery standards. 
  • Develop practice assets, reusable accelerators, case studies, whitepapers, presentations, and other sales collateral. 
  • Continuously enhance the practice based on emerging technologies, industry trends, and customer needs. 

Business Growth 

  • Partner with the Business Development team to identify and generate qualified opportunities. 
  • Support new business acquisition by engaging with prospective customers and positioning cyber security solutions. 
  • Collaborate with Sales teams throughout the sales cycle to drive closures. 
  • Own practice-level revenue, pipeline contribution, and growth targets. 

Customer Engagement 

  • Lead customer meetings, executive presentations, workshops, and solution discussions. 
  • Act as a trusted cybersecurity advisor to CXOs and technology leaders. 
  • Understand customer challenges and recommend appropriate security transformation solutions. 
  • Build long-term strategic relationships with key customers and partners. 

Pre-Sales & Solutioning 

  • Lead pre-sales engagements including solution design, proposal development, RFP/RFI responses, and technical presentations. 
  • Work closely with delivery teams to ensure proposed solutions are practical, scalable, and commercially viable. 
  • Provide technical leadership during customer evaluations and proof-of-concept engagements. 

Team Building & Leadership 

  • Build and lead a high-performing Cyber Security practice team. 
  • Recruit, mentor, and develop consultants, architects, and security specialists. 
  • Establish capability development plans and certification roadmaps. 
  • Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. 

Market & Partner Engagement 

  • Build relationships with cybersecurity technology partners and OEMs. 
  • Track emerging cyber threats, technologies, and regulatory changes. 
  • Represent the organization at industry events, webinars, and conferences. 
Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cyber Security, or a related field. A Master's degree is preferred. 
  • 15+ years of IT experience with at least 8 years in Cyber Security consulting or practice leadership. 
  • Proven experience in building and scaling cybersecurity practices or business units. 
  • Strong understanding of enterprise security domains including: 
  • Security Operations (SOC) 
  • Cloud Security 
  • Identity & Access Management (IAM) 
  • Network Security 
  • Application Security 
  • Vulnerability Management 
  • Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) 
  • Zero Trust and Security Architecture 
  • Demonstrated experience in solution consulting, pre-sales, and customer-facing engagements. 
  • Strong business acumen with experience driving revenue growth and managing executive stakeholders. 

Preferred Certifications 

  • CISSP 
  • CISM 
  • NCSSP 
  • CCSP 
  • ISO 27001 Lead Implementer/Lead Auditor 
  • CEH or equivalent 
  • Relevant cloud security certifications (AWS, Azure, GCP) 

Key Skills 

  • Practice Leadership 
  • Cyber Security Consulting 
  • Business Development 
  • Solution Architecture 
  • Pre-Sales & Proposal Management 
  • Executive Stakeholder Management 
  • Team Building & Mentoring 
  • Strategic Planning 
  • Communication & Presentation 
  • Customer Relationship Management 

Success Measures 

  • Successful establishment and growth of the Cyber Security practice. 
  • Expansion of service offerings and creation of reusable practice collateral. 
  • Achievement of pipeline generation and new business acquisition targets. 
  • Strong customer satisfaction and executive relationships. 
  • Growth in practice revenue, profitability, and team capabilities. 
  • Successful delivery of high-quality cybersecurity solutions aligned with customer needs. 

This role is ideal for a strategic leader who combines deep cybersecurity expertise with business development capabilities and enjoys building practices from the ground up while driving customer success. 

Contacts

📩 Apply now at careers@mindx360.com.

✨ Architecting the Intelligent Enterprise
📩 info@mindx360.com
🌐 www.mindx360.com
📞 +971 52 256 0500 | +91 967 675 5050

Employment Type
Full-time
Industry
IT
Job Location
Hyderabad
Date posted
August 19, 2026
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