Lead Security Architect / Delivery Architect (Master)

TQUSI0263_4973 - Lead Security Architect / Delivery Architect (Master)

Job Type: Contract

Work Mode: Hybrid (3 Days from office)

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly experienced and technically proficient Lead Security Architect / Delivery Architect to lead the design, implementation, and delivery of complex cybersecurity solutions. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of the cybersecurity landscape, private cloud environments, and hands‑on experience with leading security technologies. This role requires strong leadership in project delivery, architecture governance, and ensuring compliance and security across all phases of the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the end-to-end design and delivery of security solutions across multiple projects and environments.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define High‑Level Design (HLD) and Low‑Level Design (LLD) documents, ensuring alignment with security and compliance requirements.
• Oversee the implementation and integration of 5+ security solutions in on‑premises and private cloud environments.
• Ensure all security and compliance requirements are met throughout the project lifecycle — from design to deployment and operations.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to engineering and operations teams during the rollout of new services and solutions.
• Act as a security advisor to internal teams and clients, ensuring best practices are followed.
• Identify and mitigate risks related to infrastructure, application, and data security.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and regulatory requirements.
• Drive incident response planning , vulnerability assessments, and remediation strategies.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to define and implement security policies, standards, and procedures .

Technical Skills & Expertise:

• Security Architecture & Design:
• Strong experience in designing secure architectures for enterprise environments.
• Expertise in developing HLDs and LLDs with a focus on security and compliance.
• Cybersecurity Solutions (Hands‑on with at least 3‑4):
• SIEM (e.g., Splunk, IBM QRadar)
• Identity & Access Management (IAM) solutions (e.g., Okta, Azure AD)
• Firewalls and Network Security (e.g., Palo Alto, Fortinet)
• Vulnerability Management (e.g., Tenable, Qualys)
• Encryption and PKI
• Deep understanding of private cloud and hybrid cloud security models.
• Familiarity with cloud-native security tools (e.g., AWS Security Hub, Azure Security Center).
• Experience with on‑premises integration and securing legacy systems.
• Compliance & Governance:
• Knowledge of regulatory frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR, HIPAA, PCI‑DSS .
• Experience in conducting security assessments, audits, and risk analysis .
• DevSecOps & Automation:
• Understanding of integrating security into CI/CD pipelines.
• Familiarity with tools like Terraform, Ansible, Jenkins, etc., for secure infrastructure provisioning.
• Project Delivery & Leadership:
• Proven track record of leading security delivery for large‑scale projects.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Ability to mentor and guide junior architects and engineers.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field.
• Industry certifications such as CISSP, CISM, TOGAF, SABSA, CCSP, AWS/Azure Security Specialty .
• Experience working in regulated industries (e.g., BFSI, Healthcare, Government) is a plus.

Soft Skills:

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Ability to work independently and in a team‑oriented, collaborative environment.
• High attention to detail and a proactive mindset.