Cybersecurity Architect

8 years

3 - 10 Lacs

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Job Description

This role is for one of our clients

Industry: Technology, Information and Media
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Min Experience: 8 years
Location: Bengaluru
JobType: full-time

About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Cybersecurity Architect & Operations Lead to strengthen and safeguard our enterprise-wide security posture. This role will be responsible for designing, implementing, and overseeing advanced cybersecurity solutions, ensuring compliance with global standards, and protecting critical business assets across on-premises, cloud, and hybrid environments.
The ideal candidate is both a strategic thinker and a hands-on expert, capable of leading high-impact security initiatives, driving compliance, and managing cutting-edge security technologies.

Key Responsibilities
Security Strategy & Governance
Translate regulatory requirements, industry best practices, and business needs into robust security policies and technical controls.
Define and enforce enterprise-wide security standards, ensuring compliance with frameworks like ISO 27001, NIST, SOC2, and FFIEC.
Lead risk assessments, security reviews, and audits to identify vulnerabilities and implement effective mitigation strategies.
Architecture & Engineering
Design and implement scalable cybersecurity solutions across network, cloud, endpoints, and applications.
Provide architectural guidance for cross-functional projects, embedding security into system designs and development lifecycles.
Oversee technical safeguards across servers, databases, networks, and cloud platforms.
Operations & Monitoring
Lead daily security operations, ensuring optimal performance of cybersecurity toolsets such as:
Web & Network Security Monitoring
Endpoint Protection & Threat Detection
Cloud Security Posture Management
Manage detection, prevention, and response activities for threats, vulnerabilities, and incidents.
Partner with IT and business teams to implement risk controls and resolve security issues in a timely manner.
Incident Response & Risk Management
Act as the escalation point for security incidents, coordinating investigation, containment, and remediation.
Support penetration testing, red/blue team exercises, and incident simulations.
Contribute to cybersecurity risk profiling, regulatory reporting, and interactions with auditors.

Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field (Master’s preferred).
8–10 years of experience in IT/Security, with at least 5 years in Cybersecurity Engineering/Operations.
Strong background in cloud, network, operating systems, databases, applications, and mobile security.
Expertise in risk management, audits, and compliance assessments.
Deep knowledge of threat modeling, MITRE ATT&CK, Kill Chain, and common attack techniques.
Prior experience in financial services or other regulated industries is a plus.

Key Skills & Tools
Security Tools: FireEye, CrowdStrike, Defender, Darktrace, Zscaler, Cloudflare, Forcepoint, Sophos, McAfee, PAM solutions.
Competencies: Cybersecurity Architecture, Risk & Compliance, Incident Response, Threat Management, Security Operations.

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