- IIT Madras is hiring for 1 contract-based position of Senior Cyber Security Consultant.
- The role involves cybersecurity engineering, security operations, incident response, threat detection, and vulnerability management.
- Key responsibilities include implementing ISO 27001, SOC 2, PCI DSS, and NIST frameworks.
- Technical skills required: SIEM/SOAR, XDR/EDR, firewalls, WAF, cloud security (AWS, Azure, GCP), Zero-Trust, scripting (Python, Bash, PowerShell), and containerization.
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🎓 Bachelor's Degree
🎓 Computer Science Degree
Senior Cyber Security Consultant
Indian Institute of Technology Madras
Total Vacancies
1
Job Location
Indian Institute of Technology Madras, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Apply Start
01 Sep 2026
Apply Deadline
07 Sep 2026
🚫 Applications Closed
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📋 Recruitment Overview
| Organization | Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) |
| Job Category | Technical |
| Eligibility Qualification | Bachelor's Degree (bachelors-degree), Computer Science Degree (computer-science-degree) |
| Number of Vacancies | 1 Posts |
| Salary / Pay Scale | From ₹166,667 Per Month |
| Gender Eligibility | both |
| Experience Required | 5+ years in cybersecurity engineering, security operations, incident response, threat detection, and vulnerability management. |
| Application Fee | - No application fee for any category (General/OBC/SC/ST). |
📄 Details & Description
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
- Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in cybersecurity engineering, security operations, incident response, threat detection, and vulnerability management.
- Working knowledge of ISO 27001, SOC 2, PCI DSS, and NIST frameworks.
- Core technical skills in SIEM/SOAR, XDR/EDR, firewalls, WAF, cloud security (AWS, Azure, GCP), Zero-Trust, scripting (Python, Bash, PowerShell), and containerization.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in cybersecurity engineering, security operations, incident response, threat detection, and vulnerability management.
- Working knowledge of ISO 27001, SOC 2, PCI DSS, and NIST frameworks.
- Core technical skills in SIEM/SOAR, XDR/EDR, firewalls, WAF, cloud security (AWS, Azure, GCP), Zero-Trust, scripting (Python, Bash, PowerShell), and containerization.
⚙️ Selection Process
- Shortlisting of candidates based on eligibility and experience.
- Test or interview for shortlisted candidates.
- Document verification for selected candidates.
- Test or interview for shortlisted candidates.
- Document verification for selected candidates.
🏷️ Category Eligibility & Reservations
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📂 Required Documents
- Bachelor's degree certificate in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field.
- Proof of 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity engineering, security operations, incident response, threat detection, and vulnerability management.
- Certificates of working knowledge in ISO 27001, SOC 2, PCI DSS, and NIST frameworks (if applicable).
- Technical skill certificates (SIEM/SOAR, XDR/EDR, cloud security, etc.) if available.
- Proof of 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity engineering, security operations, incident response, threat detection, and vulnerability management.
- Certificates of working knowledge in ISO 27001, SOC 2, PCI DSS, and NIST frameworks (if applicable).
- Technical skill certificates (SIEM/SOAR, XDR/EDR, cloud security, etc.) if available.
💳 Application Fee Details
- No application fee for any category (General/OBC/SC/ST).
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q.
What is the last date to apply for the Senior Cyber Security Consultant position at IIT Madras?
The last date to submit the online application for the Senior Cyber Security Consultant role at IIT Madras is 7 September 2026.
Q.
What is the educational qualification required for this post?
Candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field to be eligible for the Senior Cyber Security Consultant position.
Q.
Is there any application fee for this recruitment?
No, there is no application fee for any category (General/OBC, SC/ST) for this recruitment drive by IIT Madras.
Q.
What is the salary offered for the Senior Cyber Security Consultant role?
The selected candidate for the Senior Cyber Security Consultant position will receive a monthly salary of Rs. 166,667.
Q.
How many vacancies are available for the Senior Cyber Security Consultant post?
There is only one vacancy available for the Senior Cyber Security Consultant position in this recruitment drive by IIT Madras.