Senior Vice President (SVP)- Cyber Policy & Cyber Academy

Job Title: Senior Vice President (SVP) Cyber Policy & Cyber Academy

Basic Qualifications (Mandatory)

• BE/ B.Tech in any discipline from a University/Institution/Board recognized by Govt. of India/approved by Govt. Regulatory bodies.

  OR

• MCA/ M.E./ M.Tech/ M.Sc in any discipline from a University/Institution/Board recognized by Govt. of India/approved by Govt. Regulatory bodies.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Cybersecurity or Information Technology.
• Professional certifications such as

  CISSP, CISM, CISA, CCSP, PMP

  , or

  MBA (Technology Management)

  .

Experience (Mandatory)

• 15+ years overall experience

  , with

  8–10 years

  in

  Cyber Policy and Cyber Defense at a senior level

  .

Experience (Preferred)

• Experience in working with or managing a

  cybersecurity advisory environment

  .
• Experience in setting up or managing a

  Centre of Excellence (CoE)

  .
• Strong knowledge of

  Banking & Financial Services Industry (BFSI) regulations & compliance

  , including but not limited to:
• RBI Cybersecurity Framework
• SEBI Cybersecurity Guidelines
• Data Protection Laws
• PCI-DSS / NIST Frameworks
• Other BFSI-specific regulatory compliance requirements

(Note: Document submission during application is not mandatory. However, credentials mentioned in resume/application will be verified at the time of interview.)

Key Skills & Competencies

unique mix of policy expertise, cybersecurity knowledge, and leadership capabilities

Leadership & Strategic Skills

• Ability to

  lead, mentor, and develop cross-functional teams

  .
• Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills with the ability to operate in high-pressure environments.
• Ability to

  align policy and training initiatives with SBI’s broader cybersecurity strategy

  .
• Strong ethical awareness and integrity, upholding values of

  public service, ethics, and accountability

  .

Policy, Cybersecurity & Program Management Skills

• Expertise in

  Cybersecurity Policy, Cyber Defense, and Governance frameworks

  .
• Experience in designing and delivering

  cybersecurity-related policy and advisory programs

  .
• Capability to

  develop and lead a Cyber Academy

  , including knowledge dissemination, research, and awareness initiatives.
• Understanding of

  emerging cybersecurity threats, trends, and technologies

  .
• Proven ability to manage

  innovation-driven programs

  with end-to-end ownership.
• Strong knowledge of

  program management principles, project planning, and delivery management

  .

Interpersonal & Communication Skills

• Excellent

  verbal and written communication

  , with the ability to explain complex cyber issues to diverse stakeholders (technical, regulatory, and non-technical).
• Strong interpersonal skills to engage with

  senior stakeholders in Government, Academia, BFSI, and Industry

  .
• Ability to foster a

  collaborative, innovation-driven environment

  .

Role Objective

Senior Vice President – Cyber Policy & Cyber Academy

• Lead SBI’s

  cyber policy development, advisory functions, and Cyber Academy initiatives

  .
• Drive

  policy formulation, training, awareness, and capacity-building programs

  to strengthen SBI’s cybersecurity posture.
• Ensure cyber policy research, advisory, and learning programs are

  aligned with global best practices, regulatory requirements, and SBI’s objectives

  .
• Act as a thought leader, enhancing SBI’s position as a

  pioneer in cybersecurity policy and education

  .