About Position:
We are looking for a skilled Security Architect to support security initiatives, delivery excellence, and operational outcomes within the Security Practice.
- Role: Security Architect
- Location: Bengaluru
- Experience: Between 12 to 15 Years
- Job Type: Full Time Employment
What You'll Do:
- Security Architect Security Architecture Design
- Define and maintain security reference architectures, design patterns, and standards across infrastructure, cloud, and product environments
- Design secure architectures for applications, platforms, integrations, and cloud services
- Ensure security-by-design principles are embedded across the full system lifecycle Architecture Review Risk Assessment
- Review new systems, applications, and major changes to identify security risks and architectural gaps
- Perform security architecture assessments and provide structured remediation guidance
- Support threat modelling activities and define appropriate security controls Policy Control Translation
- Translate security policies, standards, and frameworks (ISO 27001, NIST, CIS) into actionable technical controls and architecture requirements
- Define security controls related to identity, access, data protection, network segmentation, logging, and monitoring
- Ensure consistency and scalability of security controls across environments Cloud Platform Security
- Define and assess cloud security architectures (Azure, AWS, or hybrid environments)
- Review IAM models, network segmentation, and platform configurations
Expertise You'll Bring:
- 12-15 years of experience in Cyber Security, Security Architecture, Cloud Security, or Enterprise Security Engineering.
- Proven experience designing and governing enterprise security architectures across cloud, infrastructure, applications, and platform environments.
- Strong knowledge of security-by-design principles, secure architecture frameworks, and zero-trust security models.
- Experience conducting security architecture reviews, security assessments, and risk evaluations for enterprise applications and cloud platforms.
- Strong hands-on experience in securing cloud environments across Azure, AWS, and Hybrid Cloud platforms.
- Expertise in Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM) tools and practices.
- Experience reviewing and securing Cloud IAM Models
- Network Segmentation
- Security Groups
- Security Policies
- Cloud Configurations
- Data Protection Controls
- Strong understanding of cloud-native security services and governance frameworks.
- Experience implementing cloud security controls aligned with organizational and regulatory requirements.
- Hands-on experience securing GitHub repositories, source code management platforms, and developer ecosystems.
- Experience implementing DevSecOps practices and integrating security controls into CI/CD pipelines.
- Knowledge of GitHub Advanced Security
- Secret Scanning
- Code Security Reviews
- Dependency Management
- Software Supply Chain Security
- Vulnerability Management
- Experience embedding security controls across the software development lifecycle.
- Strong understanding of industry security frameworks and standards including ISO 27001
- NIST
- CIS Benchmarks
- OWASP
- Security Architecture Best Practices
- Experience translating policies, standards, and regulatory requirements into actionable technical controls.
- Ability to define and govern security controls related to Identity & Access Management
- Data Protection
- Logging & Monitoring
- Network Security
- Encryption
- Privileged Access Management
- Experience conducting threat modeling exercises and security architecture reviews.
- Ability to identify architectural risks, security gaps, and remediation strategies.
- Strong understanding of Secure Application Architecture
- Attack Surface Analysis
- Security Risk Management
- Vulnerability Assessment
- Threat Detection & Prevention
- Strong stakeholder management and executive communication skills.
- Ability to influence architecture decisions across business and technology teams.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.
- Strong documentation, governance, and technical review experience.
- Ability to mentor architects, engineers, and security teams on security best practices.
- Relevant experience aligned to the role and security domain.
- Strong communication, documentation, troubleshooting, and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to work in structured delivery environments and follow security best practices.
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.
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Persistent is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind.
