NextGen Security Practice Leader

Job Title:

Next Gen Security Practice Leader

Skills:

Cloud Security, Identity and Access Management (IAM), Managed Detection & Response (MDR), Zero Trust, Security Delivery

Experience:

18+ years

Location:

Greater Noida (preferred)/ Hyderabad

Role Overview
Coforge looking for an accomplished  Next Gen Security Practice Leader  to build, scale, and drive our rapidly growing Cybersecurity practice. This is a high‑visibility leadership role for someone passionate about innovation, delivery excellence, and co‑creating the future of security with clients and leading OEMs. As the Next Gen Security Practice Leader, you will own the strategy, growth, and execution of our modern security offerings across Cloud Security, Identity Access Management, and Managed Detection & Response.

You’ll drive partnerships, coach high‑performing teams, and shape next‑generation security solutions for global clients.

Key Metrics
Practice Revenue Growth
OEM co‑developed assets & joint wins
Account growth & referenceability
Certification coverage & talent readiness

Key Responsibilities
Practice Leadership & Strategy
Define and execute practice vision across Cloud Security, IAM, MDR, Zero Trust, and emerging security technologies
Build and scale high‑performing security teams and capabilities
Lead GTM initiatives and own P&L for the Security practice
Client & Solution Leadership
Act as senior advisor to enterprise clients; guide cloud security, Zero Trust, and SOC modernization strategies
Lead solution architecture for complex, multi‑tower security programs
Engage with CXOs to shape long-term cybersecurity roadmaps
OEM Partnerships & Co‑Innovation
Grow strategic alliances with top security OEMs (Microsoft, Zscaler, Palo Alto, Crowd Strike, Okta, etc.)
Co‑develop security solutions, accelerators, and value propositions with partners
Delivery Excellence
Oversee global delivery of Cloud Security, IAM, and MDR programs ensuring quality, SLAs, and customer success
Strengthen delivery governance, operational efficiency, and risk management processes
Talent & Capability Building
Develop deep technical and leadership capability across security domains
Create competency frameworks, certification plans, and skill development tracks

Qualifications
15+ years of deep cybersecurity experience with strong leadership background
Expertise in Cloud Security (AWS/Azure/GCP), IAM (IGA, PAM, SSO/MFA), and MDR/SOC Operations
Proven practice-building, delivery management, and OEM partnership experience
Preferred certifications: CISSP, CISM, CCSP, Azure/AWS Security, Zscaler, Okta, etc