Title

Cybersecurity Technical Lead

Apply before

Mar 13, 2026

City

Islamabad

Responsibilities

Summary of Job Profile:

Lead the technical strategy, design, implementation, and support of advanced cybersecurity solutions. This role is responsible for translating client requirements into secure, scalable architectures, overseeing solution delivery, and providing expert-level technical leadership throughout the pre-sales, deployment, and post-implementation support lifecycle. This is an elevated leadership position representing the highest technical authority within the cybersecurity domain. While the incumbent will drive technical strategy, ensure delivery excellence, and foster innovation, they will remain under the direct reporting line of the Head of Cybersecurity (CISO) / Cybersecurity Business Unit Head. The role is responsible for translating client requirements into secure, scalable architectures and providing expert-level technical leadership throughout the project lifecycle.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Technical Leadership & Strategy:

·        Develop and own the technical cybersecurity roadmap and solution portfolio.

·        Act as the ultimate technical escalation point for complex cybersecurity projects and support issues.

·        Drive innovation by researching, evaluating, and integrating new security technologies and methodologies into the service offerings.

·        Establish and enforce technical standards, best practices, and architectural principles for all cybersecurity implementations.

Pre-Sales & Solution Design:

·     Partner with the sales and account management teams as the primary technical expert during client engagements.

·     Lead technical discovery sessions to deeply understand client challenges, security posture, and requirements.

·     Architect comprehensive, innovative, and secure solution designs that address client needs, incorporating products, professional services, and managed services.

·     Develop detailed proposals, Bills of Materials (BOM), Statements of Work (SOW), and high-level project plans for proposed solutions.

·     Conduct compelling technical presentations, proof-of-concept (PoC) demonstrations, and whiteboarding sessions for clients and partners.

Implementation & Project Delivery:

·     Provide overarching technical governance and guidance for the implementation of cybersecurity projects.

·     Review and approve detailed implementation plans, design documents, and configuration templates.

·     Troubleshoot and resolve critical technical hurdles encountered during deployment phases.

·     Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and meet the highest quality and security standards.

SOC Operations & Technical Lead Supervision:

·        Act as the Technical Lead for SOC Operations, providing high-level oversight and technical ground supervision for all security monitoring activities.

·        Supervise the SOC team on technical grounds, ensuring the integrity of threat detection logic, alert triaging, and incident response playbooks.

·        Lead the technical maturity of the SOC by auditing technical workflows and ensuring the effective utilization of SIEM, EDR, and NDR tools.

·        Provide expert guidance on complex investigations, performing deep-dive technical analysis for critical security incidents.

Support & Optimization:

·     Define the structure and escalation paths for Level 3 and Level 4 advanced technical support.

·     Analyze recurring support issues to identify root causes and drive permanent solutions, including automation or design changes.

·     Lead periodic security architecture reviews and optimization assessments for key clients to ensure their environment evolves with the threat landscape.

·     Develop and deliver technical training and knowledge transfer sessions for internal implementation and support teams.

Stakeholder & Partnership Management:

·     Build and maintain deep technical relationships with key OEMs, distributors, and technology partners.

·     Collaborate closely with internal teams (PMO, SOC, NOC, Engineering) to ensure seamless solution alignment and service delivery.

·     Serve as a trusted cybersecurity advisor to senior client technical stakeholders.

Innovation & Intellectual Property Development 

·        Lead the innovation agenda for the Cybersecurity unit by identifying market gaps and creating opportunities for in-house product accelerators, automation tools, dashboards, and proprietary cybersecurity methodologies.

·        Champion the development of Arwen’s own intellectual property (IP) by building repeatable, scalable offerings such as security automation scripts, SOC playbooks, niche security tools, managed service frameworks, and packaged advisory services.

·        Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate AI-driven security analytics, workflow automation, and smart dashboards into current and future MSSP/SOC service offerings.

·        Establish an innovation-driven culture within the Cyber team, promoting experimentation, ideation, POCs, and continuous enhancement of internal tools and customer-facing solutions.

·    Engage with external National Incubation Centers (NICs) and relevant innovation ecosystems, either through internal teams or direct collaboration to accelerate the development of innovative cybersecurity solutions and proprietary IP.

Requirements

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities (KSA’s) required to successfully perform the job: 

• Expert-level knowledge across multiple cybersecurity domains: Cloud Security (AWS, Azure, GCP), Network Security (NGFW, SD-WAN, ZTNA), Endpoint Security (EDR/XDR), Identity & Access Management (IAM/PAM), Data Security, and Security Operations (SIEM, SOAR, Threat Intelligence).
• Mastery of cybersecurity frameworks (NIST CSF, MITRE ATT&CK, ISO 27001) and compliance requirements.
• Proven ability to design and document complex, integrated security architectures.
• Exceptional presentation, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Strong project and program management acumen, with experience leading large-scale security transformations.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to mentor, guide, and elevate the technical skills of team members.

Education, Experience, Licensure, Certification required for the position: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field. A Master’s degree is preferred.
• Mandatory Certifications: CISSP required. Additional certifications such as CISM, GIAC (GSE, GWAPT), CCSK, or vendor-specific expert-level certifications (e.g., PCNSE, CCIE Security) are highly desirable.
• Minimum of 12+ years of progressive experience in cybersecurity, with at least 7 years in a senior technical leadership/architect role involving pre-sales, implementation, and support.
• Demonstrable experience in designing and delivering multi-vendor, enterprise-grade security solutions.

Competencies required to successfully perform the job:
Technical Competencies	Behavioral/General Competencies
1. Security Architecture & Design 2. Advanced Threat Analysis 3. Cloud Security Posture Management 4. Scripting & Automation (Python, PowerShell) 5. Solution Integration & Testing	1. Strategic Thinking & Innovation 2. Client-Centric Mindset 3. Ownership & Accountability 4. Collaborative Leadership 5. Effective Communication & Influence 6. Mentorship & Knowledge Sharing 7. Resilience & Adaptability

Benefits

• Excellent Salary
• Fuel Allowance
• Internet Allowance
• Medical Insurance
• Annual Leaves
• Provident Fund
• EOBI
• Annual Bonus