Senior Cybersecurity Solution Architect

Job Title: Senior Cybersecurity Solution Architect RFPs & Tenders

Experience Range: 7 to 15 Years

Location: Hyderabad

Employment Type: Full Time (General Shift)

Department: Cybersecurity Solutions & Bids

Reports to: CEO / Director Cybersecurity

About ParadigmIT Cybersecurity:

ParadigmIT Cybersecurity is one of India's fastest-growing and most diversified cybersecurity organizations, operating across enterprise, BFSI, defence-linked, public sector, and international markets.

We combine deep domain expertise with strong execution capabilities to deliver end-to-end security outcomes, not just services.

Our work spans:

Security Operations Centres (SOC) & MDR

OT/ICS Security for power, manufacturing & critical infrastructure

VAPT & Secure Code Review for large digital ecosystems

Digital Forensics, Cybercrime & Incident Response

AI-driven Threat Intelligence & Automation

Zero Trust & Cloud Security Architectures (AWS/Azure/GCP)

National-scale Cyber Command & Control Centre implementations

We have delivered projects of national importance, including multi-year cybersecurity programs, cybercrime integration platforms, and advanced SOC deployments.

Our teams work closely with global OEMs such as Google SecOps, Cisco, Splunk, Microsoft, Palo Alto, CrowdStrike, and others to design and implement next-generation security solutions.

ParadigmIT is part of a larger technology group with a strong reputation in mission-critical systemsfrom smart cities and public safety to AI platforms and enterprise technology.

This foundation enables us to pursue and deliver complex, high-value cybersecurity projects with both speed and scale.

At ParadigmIT, you will join a fast-paced, founder-led environment with high visibility, strong industry partnerships, and the opportunity to tackle large-scale, high-impact cybersecurity challenges.

This role is central to our mission of winning and executing India's next-generation cybersecurity programs.

Role Overview:

We are looking for a Senior Cybersecurity Solution Architect who will act as the technical anchor for all cybersecurity tenders and RFP-driven opportunities.

This person will:

Understand complex customer requirements

Design complete architectures (HLD & LLD)

Build technical solutions across SOC, OT, TI, DFIR, Zero Trust, Cloud, VAPT ecosystems

Define BoQs, sizing, OEM selections, and costing

Drive technical compliance and support the bid team end-to-end

This is a mission-critical strategic role that will directly impact our ability to win large cybersecurity deals (20 Cr 500 Cr).

Key Responsibilities:

1. RFP/Tender Analysis

Review RFPs, RFIs, and tenders in detail

Perform gap analysis, compliance matrices, and clarifications

Identify feasibility, risks, and solution boundaries

2. Solution Architecture & Design

Create HLDs, LLDs, network diagrams, workflows, and architecture blueprints

Design end-to-end solutions across:

SOC (SIEM, SOAR, EDR, UEBA, NDR, TI, Log Management)

OT/ICS security

Cloud security (AWS/Azure/GCP)

Zero Trust, IAM/PAM, SASE, CASB, DLP

Red/Blue/Purple Team ecosystems

Digital Forensics & Cybercrime infra

Align solutions to CIS, NIST, MITRE, ISO frameworks

3. Pricing & BoQ Ownership

Prepare complete BoQ (licenses, hardware, software, services, manpower)

Work with OEMs to finalize sizing, product selection, and pricing

Prepare cost sheets, margin sheets, implementation timelines

Right OEM selection & negotiations for better pricing

4. Proposal & Bid Support

Write all technical content required for proposals

Validate solution sections of the final bid

Participate in pre-bid meetings, presentations, and customer workshops

Work with internal teams to build competitive, compliant solutions

5. Cross-Functional Collaboration

Coordinate with SOC, VAPT, DFIR, OT, Cloud teams for solution validation

Engage with OEM partners to align product-based solutions

Support delivery teams on architecture feasibility

6. Knowledge Management

Maintain updated architecture templates, sizing models, and solution documents

Build reusable frameworks to speed up future tenders

Track cybersecurity technology advancements

Required Skills & Experience:

Technical Expertise

715 years in cybersecurity presales, architecture or consulting

Strong knowledge in at least two areas:

SOC / SIEM / SOAR / EDR / UEBA

OT/ICS security

IAM/PAM

Threat Intelligence

Digital Forensics

Cloud security

Ability to size solutions (EPS, storage, assets, compute, network flows)

RFP/Tender-Specific Skills

Demonstrated experience in large-scale tenders (20 Cr to 500 Cr)

Strong documentation, solution writing, and proposal-building skills

Soft Skills

Excellent communication and presentation abilities

Strong analytical and problem-solving approach

Ability to work under tight timelines with attention to detail

Preferred Certifications

CISSP / CISM

CCSP

ISO 27001 Lead Auditor/Implementer

GIAC (GCIA, GCIH, GRID, GCTI)

Splunk Architect, Cisco Security, Palo Alto, Microsoft Security

Why Join Us

Work on large national-level cybersecurity projects

Collaborate with global OEMs (Google SecOps, Cisco, Splunk, etc.)

High visibility, strategic role working directly with leadership

Opportunity to build India's next-generation cyber architecture

Fast-growth environment with massive learning exposure