About Persistent

We are an AI-led, platform-driven Digital Engineering and Enterprise Modernization partner, combining deep technical expertise and industry experience to help our clients anticipate what's next. Our offerings and proven solutions create a unique competitive advantage for our clients by giving them the power to see beyond and rise above. We work with many industry-leading organizations across the world, including 20 Fortune 50 companies and 4 of the 5 top banks in both the US and India, and numerous innovators across the healthcare ecosystem.

Our disruptor's mindset, commitment to client success, and agility to thrive in the dynamic environment have enabled us to sustain our growth momentum. Persistent has been recognized across top industry platforms for innovation, leadership, and inclusion. We reported $1,654.4M FY26 revenue with 17.4% Y-o-Y growth. We have delivered 24 sequential quarters of growth with $436.0M in Q4 FY26 revenue, up 3.2% Q-o-Q and 16.2% Y-o-Y growth. Our 27,500+ global team members, located in 18 countries, have been instrumental in helping the market leaders transform their industries. We have been recognized as the Fastest Growing IT Services Brand Globally in the 2026 Brand Finance IT Services 25 Report. We named a Leader in the Everest Group Private Equity (PE) Services PEAK Matrix® Assessment 2026 and Software Product Engineering PEAK Matrix® Assessment 2026.

About Position

We are seeking a highly experienced Architect to lead the security architecture strategy for large-scale Data Center (DC) to AWS Cloud Migration initiatives. As the overall owner of security architecture, you will be responsible for ensuring secure design, governance, and implementation across network, application, infrastructure, and cloud layers. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in cloud security, enterprise architecture, risk management, and security transformation programs, enabling the organization to achieve a secure and compliant cloud migration journey.

Role: Architect
Location: Pune
Experience: Above 15 Years
Job Type: Full Time Employment

What You'll Do

Define end-to-end security architecture for migration
Ensure alignment with enterprise security standards compliance
Design multi-region, highly available security architecture (4 AWS regions, HA setup)
Define network security blueprint (Firewall, WAF, segmentation)
Review and approve Palo Alto F5 deployment architecture
Ensure integration with cloud native security controls (AWS security services)
Conduct risk identification and design mitigation controls
Provide security governance during migration phases (Design Migration Hypercare)
Skills / Experience10to12+ years in cybersecurity architecture
Strong in enterprise security architecture cloud security
Experience in DC to cloud migration programs
Knowledge of Palo Alto, WAF, Load balancers, AWS security services
Familiar with frameworks (NIST, ISO, CIS) 2) Security Engineer (Firewall, WAF, Load Balancer)
Role Summary
Hands-on implementation of Palo Alto firewall, F5 load balancer WAFEnsures secure configuration and operations during migration
Key Responsibilities: Configure and manage Palo Alto firewalls (HA across regions)
Deploy and configure F5 Load Balancers (LTM/GTM if required)
Implement WAF policies for application protection
Setup network security rules, NAT, VPNs, routing policies
Perform migration of firewall rules from DC to AWSValidate traffic flow, failover testing high availability
Troubleshoot network/security issues during migration
Support cutover rollback activities
Skills / Experience8to10+ years in network/security engineering
Strong hands-on in:Palo Alto (policies, routing, VPN, HA setup)
F5 (LTM, GTM, i Rules basic understanding)
WAF (application protection rules)
Experience in hybrid cloud networking (DC AWS)
Understanding of security zones and segmentation 3) Cloud Security Architect

Expertise You'll Bring

Proven experience leading large-scale Data Center to AWS migration programs.
Strong expertise in AWS security services including IAM, Security Hub, GuardDuty, KMS, Config, WAF, and CloudTrail.
Deep understanding of network security, firewalls, VPNs, micro-segmentation, and Zero Trust principles.
Experience in designing secure architectures for cloud-native and hybrid-cloud environments.
Hands-on experience with threat modeling, risk management, and security governance frameworks.
Strong knowledge of cloud compliance standards such as ISO 27001, SOC2, PCI-DSS, NIST, and CIS benchmarks.
Expertise in application security, encryption, secrets management, and identity federation.
Experience with DevSecOps and integrating security controls into CI/CD pipelines.
Strong understanding of disaster recovery, business continuity, and resilience planning.
Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package
Culture focused on talent development with quarterly growth opportunities and company-sponsored higher education and certifications
Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies
Employee engagement initiatives such as project parties, flexible work hours, and Long Service awards
Annual health check-ups
Insurance coverage: group term life, personal accident, and Mediclaim hospitalization for self, spouse, two children, and parents

Values-Driven, People-Centric & Inclusive Work Environment

Persistent is dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We invite applications from all qualified individuals, including those with disabilities, and regardless of gender or gender preference. We welcome diverse candidates from all backgrounds.

We support hybrid work and flexible hours to fit diverse lifestyles.
Our office is accessibility-friendly, with ergonomic setups and assistive technologies to support employees with physical disabilities.
If you are a person with disabilities and have specific requirements, please inform us during the application process or at any time during your employment

Let's unleash your full potential at Persistent - persistent.com/careers

Persistent is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind.

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Architect - India