The Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) invites online applications for the position of Senior Cyber Security Consultant on a contractual basis. A total of 01 vacancy is available. Candidates with a Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field with 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity are eligible. Applications must be submitted online by 07 September 2026. The selection process will involve shortlisting, a test/interview, and document verification.
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) |
| Post Name | Senior Cyber Security Consultant |
| Total Vacancies | 01 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Last Date to Apply | 07 September 2026 |
| Job Type | Contractual |
| Job Location | Chennai, Tamil Nadu |
| Official Website | icandsr.iitm.ac.in |
Employment Type:CONTRACTOR
Number of Vacancies:1
| Post Name | Total Posts | Eligibility | Remuneration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Senior Cyber Security Consultant | 01 | Bachelor's in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related field + 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, NIST frameworks. Core technical skills in SIEM/SOAR, XDR/EDR, firewalls, WAF, cloud security (AWS, Azure, GCP), Zero-Trust, scripting (Python, Bash, PowerShell), containerization. | ₹1,66,667 per month |
Application Fee: No application fee is mentioned.
Age Limit: Please refer to the official notification for age limit details.
Candidates must apply online. Follow these steps:
Last Date: 07 September 2026.
Important Note: Applications must be submitted online only.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Date | 01 September 2026 |
| Last Date for Online Application | 07 September 2026 |
Official Website: https://icandsr.iitm.ac.in
Official Notification (PDF): Download Official Notification
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