Domain Architect- Security Architect

Workday Job Profile: Domain Architect - Security, Specialist

Role: Domain Architect - Security, Specialist

JOB CATEGORY: Domain Architect Security

Function: SAEP Engineering - Onshore Contractors

Role Summary:

This role assists in the execution of the vision, direction, and roadmap for strategic security technology programs, and designs scalable cybersecurity infrastructure, defines security standards, and integrates advanced tools to enhance threat response and resilience.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain security architecture frameworks that align with business objectives and industry standards across multiple domains.
• Design and implement security solutions tailored to specific domains, such as cloud security, network security, application security, and data security.
• Proven experience in security architecture and domain-specific security roles.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including IT, development, and operations, to integrate security best practices into all phases of the project lifecycle.
• Implement security monitoring tools and processes to detect, respond to, and recover from security incidents effectively.
• Provides architectural guidance in shaping strategic, security infrastructure technology programs for the organization.
• Assists in determining security requirements by evaluating business strategies and requirements; researches information security standards; conducts system security and vulnerability analyses and risk assessments; studies architecture/platform; identifies integration issues.
• Assists in the planning of the security systems by evaluating network and security technologies; develops requirements for local area networks (LANs), wide area networks (WANs), virtual private networks (VPNs), routers, firewalls, and related security and network devices; designs public key infrastructures (PKIs), including use of certification authorities (CAs) and digital signatures as well as hardware and software; adhering to industry standards.
• Plans for the implementation of security systems by helping to specify intrusion detection methodologies and equipment; directs equipment and software installation and calibration; prepares preventive and reactive measures. Creates, transmits, and maintains keys; provides technical support; completes documentation.
• Verifies security systems by developing and implementing test scripts; reviews incident response analyses; conducts training programs.
• Upgrades security systems by monitoring security environment; identifies security gaps; implements enhancements.
• Updates job knowledge by tracking and understanding emerging security practices and standards; participates in educational opportunities; reads professional publications; maintains personal networks; participates in professional organizations.
• Communicates technical concepts effectively to a broad group of stakeholders.
• Utilizes a general understanding of the competitive landscape and corporate and business unit strategies to provide context for security architectural decision making.
• Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned.
• Designs and develops enterprise-wide cybersecurity systems and infrastructure with a focus on scalability and long-term resilience.
• Defines and maintains security standards across the development lifecycle, ensuring alignment with industry protocols.
• Conducts vulnerability scanning, system hardening, and supports incident response and disaster recovery planning.
• Integrates advanced forensic tools for post-incident analysis and attack reconstruction.
• Provides recommendations to optimize security architecture integration and resolve implementation challenges.
• Collaborates with external agencies (e.g., law enforcement, intelligence) to enhance threat intelligence and response capabilities.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Minimum 8 years of related work experience, with at least three years in technology architecture.
• Bachelor’s degree (B.E./B.Tech) in Computer Science or IT, or Bachelor’s in Computer Applications (BCA), or Master’s in Computer Applications (MCA).
• Professional security certifications preferred, including CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional) and GSEC (GIAC Security Essentials Certification).
• Expertise in security architecture, network security design, risk assessment methodologies, and compliance frameworks.
• Experience with intrusion detection systems, PKI implementation, digital forensics, and advanced security tools.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to assess vulnerabilities and develop effective security solutions.
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities to collaborate with technical and business teams

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