Role: Security Architect- Security Assessments

Experience: 9-17 Years

Skills: Security assessments (cloud/app/vendor), threat modelling, secure SDLC, risk analysis, Vendor risk management, KPIs/KRIs, automation, compliance frameworks (NIST/PCI), architecture standards

Skills and Qualifications

Required:

9+ years of experience in information security, security architecture, or security engineering roles.
Proven experience acting as a technical lead or senior individual contributor within security assessment or architecture functions.
Strong understanding of security architecture principles across applications, infrastructure, cloud, and integrations.
Hands-on experience conducting application, cloud, and third-party/vendor security assessments.
Deep knowledge of cloud security concepts including IAM, networking, encryption, containers, serverless, and data protection.
Experience with secure SDLC practices, CI/CD pipelines, application security testing, and code management.
Familiarity with security and compliance frameworks such as NIST, PCI, and industry best practices.
Working knowledge of network security, web application security, and modern authentication technologies.
Experience using industry-standard security scanning and assessment tools.
Ability to contextualize technical findings into business risk and remediation guidance.
Strong analytical, leadership, and stakeholder communication skills.

Preferred:

Bachelor's degree in computer science, Cybersecurity, Engineering, or equivalent experience.
Experience with formal vendor risk management programs or assessment platforms.
Basic scripting or automation experience (e.g., Python) to support assessment workflows.
Experience working with globally distributed teams.
Security certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, or CISM.