Security Architect

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Security Architect based in India.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced cybersecurity professional to shape and strengthen enterprise-wide security architecture across modern IT environments. In this role, you will lead the design of secure, scalable solutions that protect cloud platforms, applications, infrastructure, and digital transformation initiatives. You will collaborate with cross-functional technology teams to define security strategies, establish governance frameworks, and implement best practices that reduce organizational risk. Combining technical leadership with strategic vision, you will influence architecture decisions and drive the adoption of Zero Trust principles and secure-by-design methodologies. The position offers the opportunity to work with cutting-edge security technologies while mentoring teams and contributing to long-term cybersecurity maturity. If you are passionate about building resilient enterprise security programs, this role offers both technical depth and strategic impact.

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Security Architect based in India.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced cybersecurity professional to shape and strengthen enterprise-wide security architecture across modern IT environments. In this role, you will lead the design of secure, scalable solutions that protect cloud platforms, applications, infrastructure, and digital transformation initiatives. You will collaborate with cross-functional technology teams to define security strategies, establish governance frameworks, and implement best practices that reduce organizational risk. Combining technical leadership with strategic vision, you will influence architecture decisions and drive the adoption of Zero Trust principles and secure-by-design methodologies. The position offers the opportunity to work with cutting-edge security technologies while mentoring teams and contributing to long-term cybersecurity maturity. If you are passionate about building resilient enterprise security programs, this role offers both technical depth and strategic impact.

Accountabilities:

The Security Architect will be responsible for designing, implementing, and governing enterprise security architecture while ensuring secure technology adoption across cloud, hybrid, and on-premises environments. The role requires close collaboration with technical and business stakeholders to strengthen security posture, manage risk, and support organizational transformation.

• Design and implement enterprise security architecture aligned with business objectives and industry best practices.
• Develop security roadmaps, architecture frameworks, reference models, and long-term cybersecurity strategies.
• Lead architecture reviews for infrastructure, cloud platforms, applications, and digital transformation initiatives.
• Perform threat modeling, security design reviews, and risk assessments for new and existing technology solutions.
• Define and enforce enterprise security policies, standards, technical controls, and governance frameworks.
• Architect secure solutions across Azure, AWS, GCP, hybrid cloud, and on-premises environments.
• Design and enhance Identity and Access Management (IAM), Privileged Access Management (PAM), and Zero Trust security models.
• Provide technical leadership across network security, endpoint protection, data security, encryption, API security, and vulnerability management.
• Collaborate with Security Operations, Cloud, Infrastructure, DevOps, and Application teams to ensure secure solution implementation.
• Evaluate emerging cybersecurity technologies and recommend improvements to strengthen the organization's security posture.
• Support incident response activities by providing architectural guidance and remediation recommendations.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, security frameworks, and industry standards.
• Mentor security engineers and contribute to cybersecurity governance, technical leadership, and strategic planning initiatives.

Requirements:

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience designing enterprise security architectures and leading cybersecurity initiatives across cloud and hybrid environments. You should possess strong technical expertise, leadership capabilities, and the ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders across multiple technology domains.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Engineering, or a related field.
• 10 to 15 years of experience in Cybersecurity, Security Engineering, Security Architecture, or a related discipline.
• Proven experience designing and implementing enterprise-scale security architectures.
• Strong expertise in enterprise security architecture, cybersecurity strategy, and security governance.
• Hands-on experience with cloud security across Microsoft Azure, AWS, and Google Cloud Platform.
• Strong knowledge of Identity and Access Management (IAM), Privileged Access Management (CyberArk, BeyondTrust, Delinea), and Zero Trust architecture.
• Experience with Microsoft Defender XDR, Microsoft Sentinel, Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD), SIEM, SOAR, and endpoint security technologies.
• Strong understanding of network security architecture, firewall technologies, encryption, vulnerability management, and data protection.
• Experience with Secure SDLC, DevSecOps, API security, threat modeling, and enterprise risk assessments.
• Familiarity with technologies such as Microsoft Security Copilot, CrowdStrike Falcon, Okta, SailPoint, HashiCorp Vault, Kubernetes security, CASB, DLP, WAF, SASE/SSE, and Infrastructure as Code is advantageous.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, leadership, and strategic decision-making skills.
• Strong communication, presentation, documentation, and stakeholder management abilities.
• Experience mentoring technical teams and promoting cybersecurity best practices across the organization.
• Professional certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, CISM, SABSA, TOGAF, Microsoft SC-100, Azure Security Engineer (AZ-500), AWS Certified Security – Specialty, GSE, or CEH are highly desirable.

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation package aligned with experience and expertise.
• Opportunity to lead enterprise-wide cybersecurity architecture and strategic security initiatives.
• Exposure to modern cloud, Zero Trust, identity, and enterprise security technologies.
• Professional development through certification support, technical training, and continuous learning opportunities.
• Collaborative environment working alongside Cloud, Infrastructure, DevOps, Security Operations, and Application teams.
• Opportunity to influence enterprise technology strategy and security governance.
• Long-term career growth within a dynamic and innovation-driven technology environment.
• Inclusive workplace that values collaboration, leadership, and technical excellence.

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