Principal Consultant - Cybersecurity
First seen by Alion on Sep 30, 2026.
Principal Consultant - Head of Services Division (IT & OT Cybersecurity):
Location:
Gurugram, Haryana.
About WhizHack:
WhizHack Technologies, founded in 2020 and headquartered in Gurugram, India, is a pioneering cybersecurity product OEM delivering vertically integrated solutions for IT, OT, and IoT environments.
Specializing in innovative products like the ZeroHack XDR Suite and SIEM, Managed Security Audit Services and large scale cyber skilling products like Cyber Range, the company empowers enterprises and governments with cyber resilience in converged networks.
Backed by PE funding, senior leadership with global deep tech experience and an exciting knowledge work culture, WhizHack is pioneering an Indian product's foray in global markets.
Job Summary:
Lead the design, implementation, governance, and operational delivery of integrated cybersecurity solutions across IT & OT critical infra networks within India and expanding global footprint.
Oversee a team delivering consulting, security audit, product deployments and training to ensure high-impact outcomes and revenue growth.
Key Responsibilities:
- Own the end-to-end delivery of OT/IT cybersecurity solutions from discovery, consulting and solution design through implementation, commissioning, handover, and support.
- Lead client-facing demos, PoCs, and workshops for IT (networks, cloud) and OT (SCADA, ICS, IIoT) solutions, showcasing tools like ASM, SIEM, SOAR, and NIDS.
- Oversee end-to-end project execution: from assessment and design to deployment and optimization in IT/OT environments.
- Build and mentor a high-performing team of consultants, engineers, and VAPT specialists; foster partnerships with SIs and clients.
- Drive business development: contribute to RFPs, client pitches, and service upsell using deep domain expertise.
- Ensure compliance with standards (e.g., IEC 62443, NIST 800-82); deliver thought leadership via whitepapers, webinars, and industry events.
- Monitor KPIs, client satisfaction, and service innovation to align with WhizHack's growth goals.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's/Master's in Engineering (preferably Electronics/Electrical/Mechanical/CSE), or Cybersecurity (CISM preferred).
- 8+ years in cybersecurity services, with 5+ years leading IT/OT consulting/deployments.
- Proven track record of client-facing demos and execution in IT (enterprise security) and OT (ICS protocols like Modbus/DNP3).
- Experience heading services divisions or large project delivery.
- Expertise in SIEM/SOAR/NIDS/VAPT tools; certifications: CISSP, CISM, GICSP, OSCP.
- Established client network and partnerships with Managed Services Channels.
- Experience managing budgets, margins, contracts, vendors, SLAs, risks, and executive stakeholders.
- Willingness to travel.
Skills
Cyber Security, Information Security, IT Infrastructure, IT Risk Management, CISM