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Architect Security

Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India
Posted on: 23-01-2026

Job description

Job Title: Security Architect

The security Architect role is responsible for embedding information security into technology platforms, applications, and infrastructure. The Security Architect partners closely with engineering, architecture, and product teams to ensure security is designed, implemented, and maintained throughout the technology lifecycle, while aligning with enterprise security strategy and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

  • Embed security-by-design principles into application development, cloud, infrastructure, and DevOps processes.
  • Provide security guidance on architecture designs, technology roadmaps, and solution reviews.
  • Oversee threat modeling, security risk assessments, and remediation plans for technology initiatives.
  • Ensure compliance with enterprise security policies, standards, and regulatory requirements.
  • Partner with AppSec, Cloud Security, IAM, and SOC teams to manage vulnerabilities, incidents, and security controls.
  • Track and manage security risks, issues, and exceptions, ensuring timely mitigation.
  • Support secure SDLC practices, including code reviews, security testing, and CI/CD security controls.
  • Participate in incident response activities and post-incident reviews for technology-related security events.
  • Report security posture, risks, and metrics to senior technology and security leadership.

Required Skills & Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
  • 8+ years of experience in information security, with strong exposure to application, cloud, or infrastructure security.
  • Strong understanding of secure architecture, SDLC, DevSecOps, and modern cloud platforms.
  • Experience with risk management, threat modeling, and vulnerability management.
  • Working knowledge of security frameworks and standards (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001, OWASP).
  • Ability to balance security requirements with business and technology priorities.
  • Preferred Qualifications
  • Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CCSP, or CSSLP.
  • Experience working in large, complex enterprise environments.
  • Prior experience partnering with engineering or product teams in an advisory or leadership capacity.

Qualification

Job Title: Security Architect

The security Architect role is responsible for embedding information security into technology platforms, applications, and infrastructure. The Security Architect partners closely with engineering, architecture, and product teams to ensure security is designed, implemented, and maintained throughout the technology lifecycle, while aligning with enterprise security strategy and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

  • Embed security-by-design principles into application development, cloud, infrastructure, and DevOps processes.
  • Provide security guidance on architecture designs, technology roadmaps, and solution reviews.
  • Oversee threat modeling, security risk assessments, and remediation plans for technology initiatives.
  • Ensure compliance with enterprise security policies, standards, and regulatory requirements.
  • Partner with AppSec, Cloud Security, IAM, and SOC teams to manage vulnerabilities, incidents, and security controls.
  • Track and manage security risks, issues, and exceptions, ensuring timely mitigation.
  • Support secure SDLC practices, including code reviews, security testing, and CI/CD security controls.
  • Participate in incident response activities and post-incident reviews for technology-related security events.
  • Report security posture, risks, and metrics to senior technology and security leadership.

Required Skills & Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
  • 8+ years of experience in information security, with strong exposure to application, cloud, or infrastructure security.
  • Strong understanding of secure architecture, SDLC, DevSecOps, and modern cloud platforms.
  • Experience with risk management, threat modeling, and vulnerability management.
  • Working knowledge of security frameworks and standards (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001, OWASP).
  • Ability to balance security requirements with business and technology priorities.
  • Preferred Qualifications
  • Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CCSP, or CSSLP.
  • Experience working in large, complex enterprise environments.
  • Prior experience partnering with engineering or product teams in an advisory or leadership capacity.

 Key job details

Primary Location
Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India
Job Type
Experienced
Primary Skills
Risk Management, DevOps, Vulnerability Management
Years of Experience
10
Travel
No
Job Posting
22/01/2026

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