Cybersecurity Lead

Job Description: Cybersecurity Lead –
Telecom & Networking Products
Location: Bangalore, India
Experience Level: 5+ years
Employment Type: Full-time on-site
Job Summary:
We are looking for a technically strong and driven Cybersecurity Lead to spearhead security
assurance initiatives for telecom and networking products. This role demands expertise in
cybersecurity product testing, with hands-on experience in Cybersecurity testing,
understanding or experience with FIPS 140-2/140-3 compliance, and Common Criteria (CC)
testing, as well as a strong understanding of network protocols and application security.
The ideal candidate should be able to lead a team, interface with OEMs and regulatory
bodies, and build new testing capabilities to support Indian and international security
certifications.
Key Responsibilities:
• Lead and manage cybersecurity testing projects for telecom and networking equipment
(e.g., Routers, Switches, Firewalls, Access points etc.).
• Drive ITSAR (Indian Telecom Security Assurance Requirements) testing initiatives and
capability development
• Develop testing capability for FIPS 140-3 (Level 1/2) cryptographic module validations
and Common Criteria (CC) EAL evaluations.
• Conduct and oversee penetration testing, source code reviews, and vulnerability
assessments for firmware and applications.
• Build and maintain internal labs, tools, and automation frameworks for product security
evaluations.
• Interpret and implement national/international security standards and translate them
into test cases and validation protocols.
• Interface with OEMs, consultants, and certification bodies to support product
compliance and documentation requirements.
• Manage technical teams, plan resource allocation, track project delivery timelines, and
mentor junior engineers.

• Stay updated with evolving cybersecurity threats, standards, and industry best practices
and contribute to relevant international forums by attending meetings commenting on
standards, test specifications and publishing white papers.
Required Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electronics and Communication, Computer Science,
Cybersecurity, or related fields.
• 5+ years or more of experience in product-level cybersecurity testing, preferably in
telecom or networking domains.
• Proven track record in Cybersecurity testing, and experience working with FIPS (NIST
CMVP) and/or Common Criteria program.
• Familiarity with test tools such as Wireshark, Nessus, Burp Suite, OpenSSL, JTAG/UART
tools, Crypto validation tools.
• Solid knowledge of Linux environments, scripting, and security configuration of
embedded systems.
Preferred Qualifications and Key Competencies:
• Certification in CISSP, CEH, OSCP, CCSP, or equivalent.
• Exposure to SDLC processes including requirement analysis, design reviews, test
planning;
• Experience in creating detailed Test Plans, Test Cases, and documentation for security
assurance projects.
• Leadership and mentoring ability; can independently manage high-impact projects.
• Strong technical documentation and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively across engineering, compliance, and external partners.
• Problem-solving mindset with a proactive approach to building new capabilities.