Project Role : Security Architect
Project Role Description : Define the cloud security framework and architecture, ensuring it meets the business requirements and performance goals. Document the implementation of the cloud security controls and transition to cloud security-managed operations.
Must have skills : Security Architecture Design
Good to have skills : NA
Minimum 5 year(s) of experience is required
Educational Qualification : 15 years full time education

Summary: As a Security Architect, you will define the cloud security framework and architecture, ensuring it meets the business requirements and performance goals. Your typical day will involve collaborating with various teams to assess security needs, documenting security controls, and transitioning to cloud security-managed operations, all while ensuring compliance with industry standards and best practices. You will play a crucial role in shaping the security landscape of the organization, providing guidance and expertise to enhance overall security posture. Roles & Responsibilities: - Expected to be an SME. - Collaborate and manage the team to perform. - Responsible for team decisions. - Engage with multiple teams and contribute on key decisions. - Provide solutions to problems for their immediate team and across multiple teams. - Develop and maintain security policies and procedures to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements. - Conduct risk assessments and security audits to identify vulnerabilities and recommend improvements. Professional & Technical Skills: - Must To Have Skills: Proficiency in Security Architecture Design. - Strong understanding of cloud security principles and best practices. - Experience with security frameworks such as NIST, ISO 27001, or CIS. - Knowledge of identity and access management solutions. - Familiarity with security tools and technologies for threat detection and response. 1. Security Architecture Assessments • Review current enterprise security architecture across cloud, on-prem, and hybrid environments. • Evaluate alignment with Zero Trust, defense-in-depth, and business continuity principles. • Identify gaps in identity, data, network, and application security layers. ii. Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) Security Support • Conduct security due diligence for target organizations. • Assess risks related to cloud and on-prem integration, data migration, and access control. • Develop security integration plans, transitional controls, and post-merger harmonization strategies. • Deliver end to end Risk report with Risk controls and Mitigation strategy iii. Compliance and Regulatory Guidance: • Ensure that all M&A activities comply with relevant regulations and industry standards (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, SOC2). • Ensure all the systems and applications part of Cyber are thoroughly reviewed for Security architecture controls, Configuration hardened and certified for operations • Ensure adherence on any legal and contractual obligations related to information security during the M&A process. iv. Security Reference Architecture Development • Create cloud-native and hybrid security reference architectures. • Define reusable patterns for secure workload deployment. • Align with regulatory and compliance frameworks and enterprise risk appetite. v. Security Technology Evaluation & Selection • Evaluate and recommend security tools (SIEM, EDR, CSPM, CNAPP, DLP, IAM). • Conduct PoC testing, vendor comparisons, and integration planning. • Support procurement and deployment strategy. vi. Security Governance & Policy Development • Develop enterprise security policies, standards, and procedures. • Establish governance models for cloud and hybrid environments. • Conduct stakeholder workshops and training sessions. Additional Information: - The candidate should have minimum 5 years of experience in Security Architecture Design. - This position is based at our Bengaluru office. - A 15 years full time education is required.

15 years full time education

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