Security Architect
Core
Design and maintain cybersecurity architecture using risk criteria and Defense-in-Depth principles to support enterprise security strategies and cloud/AI adoption.
Role type
Senior Security Architect
Builds
Enterprise security strategies, secure cloud and AI architecture standards, and hardened security configurations for operating systems and networks.
Domain
Cybersecurity, Cloud Security (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS), AI Security, Risk Management
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure
Required skills
Security architecture design, Risk analysis, Threat modelling, Cloud security (IaaS/PaaS/SaaS), Identity and Access Management (IAM), OS hardening, Network segmentation, Application security, GRC frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001, OWASP), AI/Agentic AI concepts
Preferred skills
CISSP, CISM, CRISC certifications, Experience with security and risk control frameworks, Knowledge of emerging threats and vulnerabilities, Database security, Endpoint protection, Firewall and intrusion prevention systems
Technologies
NIST, ISO 27001, OWASP, IaaS, PaaS, SaaS, Operating Systems, Cloud platforms, AI/Agentic AI
Responsibilities
Design and maintain cybersecurity architecture using risk criteria and Defense-in-Depth principles; Conduct architecture reviews for proposed security and business functions; Perform risk analysis for strategic technology initiatives; Identify and develop new architecture standards for secure cloud and AI adoption; Implement security hardening techniques and determine baseline security configuration standards; Review technical architectures for security, infrastructure, and applications.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic leadership