Req ID: 328782
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We are currently seeking a Technical Security Architect - Confluent Cloud / AWS Data Platform to join our team in Bangalore, Karn taka (IN-KA), India (IN).
Technical Security Architect - Confluent Cloud / AWS Data Platform
Job Overview
- A Technical Security Architect to support the security design, governance, and assurance activities for a Confluent Cloud and AWS-hosted data platform project.
- This role requires a strong foundation in cloud security architecture, experience with Kafka/Confluent platforms, and the ability to influence design decisions across infrastructure, data, and application layers.
- The ideal candidate will also bring strong project coordination skills and familiarity with Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) frameworks.
Key Responsibilities
- Security Architecture & Design
- Define and document secure architecture patterns and guardrails for Confluent Cloud, Kafka pipelines, and associated AWS infrastructure.
- Collaborate with platform engineers, data architects, and application teams to ensure security is embedded in solution design and deployment.
- Lead threat modelling and risk assessments for key components and integrations.
Documentation & Technical Reviews
- Review and write high-quality technical design and security documentation, including HLDs, LLDs, and data flow diagrams.
- Ensure designs adhere to internal security policies, industry best practices, and compliance requirements.
GRC & Compliance
- Map security control requirements to organizational policies and regulatory frameworks..
- Contribute to the development of platform-specific security controls and operational playbooks.
Project Management Support
- Act as a key security stakeholder supporting the delivery of the Data platform project.
- Track security deliverables, identify risks and blockers, and communicate effectively with project managers and stakeholders.
- Provide oversight of security backlog and remediation activities.
Skills & Experience
Mandatory:
- Overall 10+ years of experience in cloud technologies of which 5+ years into security architect role.
- Proven experience as a Security Architect on cloud-native platforms (preferably AWS).
- Experience with AWS security services (e.g. IAM, KMS, VPC, GuardDuty, Security Hub).
- Strong understanding of security principles across identity, network, data, and application layers.
- Knowledge of Confluent Cloud, Apache Kafka, and secure data streaming practices.
- Ability to write and review technical documentation clearly and concisely.
- Experience working with cross-functional DevOps, data and infrastructure teams.
Desirable:
- Experience in Agile project environments and tools (e.g. Jira, Confluence).
- Previous involvement in enterprise data platform or streaming data projects.