Solutions Architect

Job Overview

Security Architect

solutioning role, not a delivery execution role

• Create solution architectures

  aligned to client requirements.

• Decide the right technology stack and reference patterns

  .

• Develop solution sizing and costing models

  .

• Author compelling solution write-ups and technical documents for RFPs/RFIs/RFQs

  response

• Engage with clients

  in presentations, workshops, and proposal defense sessions.

Key Responsibilities

1. Cloud & Application Security Expertise

• For

  Cloud Architecture background

  :
• Design secure

  multi-cloud and hybrid solutions

  , including containerized platforms, APIs, and cloud-native controls (CASB, CWPP, CSPM).
• For

  Application Architecture background

  :
• Define secure

  application and API architectures

  , microservices, middleware, and integration strategies.
• Recommend

  DevSecOps adoption approaches

  (at conceptual/solution level).

2. RFP Response & Client Engagement

• Lead and contribute to

  RFP/RFI/RFQ responses

  , ensuring security aspects are well-articulated.
• Prepare

  technical solution documents, proposals, and presentations

  .
• Participate in

  client workshops, orals, and proposal defense sessions

  , articulating both

  architecture and security perspectives

  .

3. Security Architecture & Solutioning

• Create

  customer-focused security architectures

  across

  cloud (AWS, Azure, GCP), on-premises, and hybrid environments

  .
• Develop

  solution blueprints, architecture diagrams, and security reference models

  tailored to client needs.
• Align solutions with

  compliance frameworks (ISO 27001, NIST, PCI-DSS, GDPR, HIPAA, SOX)

  .
• Integrate

  security-by-design principles

  into cloud and application architectures.

4. Thought Leadership & Advisory

• Provide

  advisory inputs

  to clients on emerging threats, best practices, and security strategy.
• Support

  practice development

  by creating reusable security patterns, templates, and accelerators.
• Stay abreast of

  industry trends, regulations, and security innovations

  to bring insights into proposals.

Qualifications & Skills

• Education:

• B.Tech (mandatory)

  in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related discipline.

• Certifications (mandatory – at least one):

• Cloud Architect Certifications

  : AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional, Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert, or GCP Professional Cloud Architect.

• Security Certifications

  : CISSP, CISM, CCSP, or equivalent industry-recognized certifications.

• Foundational Expertise (must have one of the two):

• Cloud Architect

  : Deep knowledge of

  AWS, Azure, or GCP services

  , multi-cloud/hybrid cloud design.

• Application Architect

  : Strong expertise in

  enterprise application design, APIs, middleware, microservices, and Kubernetes/Docker

  .

• Security Overlay Expertise:

• Proficiency in

  application security, cloud security, IAM, zero-trust, API security, and threat modeling

  .
• Familiarity with

  cryptography, VPNs, IDS/IPS, SIEM, and endpoint protection

  .

• Client-Facing & RFP Experience:

• Proven experience in

  RFP/RFI response creation, solutioning, and proposal defense

  .
• Strong ability to

  collaborate with sales teams for client requirements

• Excellent presentation skills with ability to

  simplify complex technical concepts

  for clients.

• Core Skills:

• Strong

  architecture design, analytical thinking, and stakeholder engagement

  .
• Ability to

  bridge technical depth with business acumen

  .
• Leadership qualities with ability to

  influence decision-makers

  .