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Chief Technology Officer, Cyber Security
About the role
Cyber Security Service Line leadership at Cognizant defines the cybersecurity technology vision and drives AI industrialisation across client engagements. The CTO leads technical quality, architecture, and strategic AI initiatives, collaborating with delivery leaders, practice heads, and global teams. Hybrid work model based in Bangalore, Chennai, Hyderabad or Pune, with on-site presence as required.
What you’ll do
- Define and enforce engineering standards and solution review gates
- Lead development of technical architecture and solution designs across cybersecurity portfolio
- Drive AI-powered automation initiatives and secure AI systems
- Develop multi-year technology roadmap and platform strategy
- Represent Cognizant’s cybersecurity vision to clients and industry analysts
- Mentor senior technical talent and foster a culture of innovation
What you’ll bring
- 15+ years technology and architecture experience
- 8+ years senior cybersecurity leadership
Nice to have
- CISSP
- CISM
- SABSA
- TOGAF
Skills
Education
Advanced degree in Computer Science, Information Security or related field