Security Architect

Job Summary Key Responsibilities

• Design and maintain cybersecurity architecture using risk criteria and Defense-in-Depth principles
• Provide guidance and conduct architecture reviews for proposed security and business functions
• Produce technical reports and develop presentations on enterprise security strategies
• Serve as a software security resource for assigned projects
• Perform risk analysis for strategic technology initiatives
• Identify and develop new architecture standards for secure cloud and AI adoption
• Act as an information security subject matter expert
• Quantify business needs to achieve value outcomes and share best practices
• Demonstrate strong leadership in account and delivery management, fostering collaboration
• Review technical architectures for security, infrastructure, and applications
• Contribute to global enterprise security and cloud architecture across all service models (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS)
• Apply experience with open source and other technology backgrounds
• Maintain broad understanding of security functions (Application Security, IAM, GRC)
• Implement security hardening techniques
• Determine baseline security configuration standards for operating systems (e.g., OS hardening), network segmentation, and identity and access management (IAM)
• Threat modelling

Core Competencies

• Deep knowledge of security principles, frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001, OWASP), and risk management
• Expertise in AI/Agentic AI, networking, operating systems, data protection, application security, and identity
• Strong understanding of cloud (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS) and on-premises security
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills

Typical Qualifications

• Bachelors/Masters in a relevant field (Computer Science, Information Systems)
• 10+ years in security and cloud technologies with a focus on architecture
• Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CRISC (preferred)

Desired Skills

• Familiarity with NIST, cybersecurity and IT process solutions, security and risk control frameworks
• Awareness of security and risk management trends, emerging threats, and vulnerabilities
• Experience with databases, endpoint protection, firewalls, intrusion prevention systems, and managing security infrastructure
• Proficiency in application security, cloud, and AI

Location - Gurugram,Noida,Uttarpradesh,Hyderabad