Security Architect

Job Title: Security Architect
Location: Chennai
Experience: 1015 Years
Employment Type: Full-Time
Notice Period: Immediate Joiners or Up to 15 Days

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Security Architect to lead the design and implementation of enterprise-wide cybersecurity solutions. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in security architecture cloud security identity and access management network security application security and governance. You will be responsible for defining the organizations security strategy ensuring secure technology adoption and driving cybersecurity best practices across business and IT functions.

Key Responsibilities

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

Technical Skills

Mandatory Skills

• Enterprise Security Architecture
• Cybersecurity Strategy & Governance
• Zero Trust Architecture
• Identity & Access Management (IAM)
• Privileged Access Management (CyberArk BeyondTrust Delinea)
• Cloud Security (Azure AWS GCP)
• Microsoft Defender XDR
• Microsoft Sentinel
• Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD)
• Network Security Architecture
• Firewall Technologies (Palo Alto Fortinet Check Point Cisco)
• Endpoint Security
• SIEM & SOAR Platforms
• Security Risk Assessment
• Threat Modeling
• Vulnerability Management
• Data Protection & Encryption
• Secure SDLC
• DevSecOps
• API Security
• Security Compliance & Governance

Good to Have

• Microsoft Security Copilot
• CrowdStrike Falcon
• SailPoint IdentityIQ / ISC
• Okta
• HashiCorp Vault
• Kubernetes & Container Security
• Docker Security
• CASB Solutions
• DLP Solutions
• WAF Technologies
• SASE/SSE Architecture
• Threat Intelligence Platforms
• Infrastructure as Code (Terraform ARM CloudFormation)
• Automation using PowerShell or Python

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science Information Technology Cybersecurity Engineering or a related field.
• 1015 years of experience in Cybersecurity Security Engineering or Security Architecture.
• Proven experience designing enterprise security solutions for large-scale organizations.
• Strong expertise in cloud security IAM network security endpoint security and security governance.
• Experience implementing Zero Trust principles and enterprise security frameworks.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Azure AWS and hybrid cloud security services.
• Experience conducting security assessments architecture reviews and threat modeling.
• Excellent analytical leadership and decision-making skills.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.

Preferred Certifications

• CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional)
• CCSP (Certified Cloud Security Professional)
• CISM (Certified Information Security Manager)
• SABSA Chartered Security Architect
• TOGAF Certification
• Microsoft Certified: Cybersecurity Architect Expert (SC-100)
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate (AZ-500)
• AWS Certified Security Specialty
• GIAC Security Expert (GSE) (Preferred)
• Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) (Preferred)

Soft Skills

• Strong leadership and strategic thinking abilities.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional and global teams.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset.
• Ability to mentor technical teams and drive security best practices.
• Self-motivated with a passion for continuous learning and innovation in cybersecurity.