Project Role: Security Architect

Project Role Description: Define the cloud security framework and architecture, ensuring it meets the business requirements and performance goals. Document the implementation of the cloud security controls and transition to cloud security-managed operations.

Must have skills: Security Architecture Design

Good to have skills: NA

Minimum 7.5 year(s) of experience is required

Educational Qualification: 15 years full time education

Summary:

As Security Architect ability to provide Enterprise Security Strategy, Enterprise security design, performing threat modeling for building a Secure Application and Infrastructure for enterprise (Cloud, On-prem, hybrid model). Thorough understanding of IT and its security architecture principles, methodologies and designs patterns. Good working knowledge of current IT risks and experience in implementing security solutions. Experience in designing and reviewing security controls for IT infrastructure (Cloud and on-prem applications). Ability to assess and evaluate different security products as per the security design requirements. Work as Trusted Security Advisor for various clients.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Minimum of 8 years of professional experience, preferably with a minimum of 3 years of hands-on involvement in security architecture and threat modeling.
• Demonstrate a profound comprehension of security architecture, capable of creating, assessing, and revising secure solutions that promote scalability, adaptability, and reusability.
• Act as the subject matter expert (SME) responsible for guiding and making security architecture decisions across all aspects of Accenture client presales, proposal design, and integration within client ecosystems.
• Develop and uphold reusable security architecture and design patterns for utilization.
• Create, devise, and troubleshoot intricate security implementations, overseeing the development of High-Level Design (HLD) and Low-Level Design (LLD) documents.
• Conduct design and implementation assessments and engage in threat modeling as necessary, adhering to established standards and best practices (e.g., STRIDE, PCI DSS, CSA CCM).
• Possess experience in cloud architectures and security controls, encompassing network security, Identity and Access Management (IAM), data protection, application security, and logging, among others.
• Proven track record in security frameworks and processes, including CIS, NIST, PCI/DSS, CCM SOCI/II, ISO/IEC 27001, NIST 800-53, OWASP, ISM, etc.
• Support Sales Leads by serving as a consultant during pre-sales activities, which involve assessing client requirements, defining project scopes, and preparing proposals and project plans.
• Demonstrate a robust understanding of potential attack vectors and the ability to design and articulate agile security controls to safeguard against them.
• Thorough comprehension of security principles and tools, including certificates, Data Loss Prevention (DLP), Web Application Firewalls (WAF), Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), firewalls, Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) prevention, Intrusion Detection Systems/Intrusion Prevention Systems (IDS/IPS), privileged access management, encryption, SSL, VPN, IPSec, TCP/IP, DNS, and web security architecture, among others.
• Desirable experience in reviewing vendor contracts and incorporating relevant security clauses.
• Proficient in documenting risks, security controls, and evidence to ensure compliance.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to adapt communication style and language to suit different audiences.

Professional & Technical Skills:

• Strong Network & Cyber Security Architecture
• Experience in architecting and developing security solutions on one or more cloud platform (AWS, GCP or Azure) and applying the cloud native security services.
• Cloud Security certifications (CCSP, AWS, Azure, Google Cloud etc.)

Additional Information:

• The candidate should have minimum 7.5 years of experience in Security Architecture Design.
• This position is based in Mumbai.
• A 15 years full time education is required.

15 years full time education

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