Cloud Security Architect

Description :

- Position Name : Cloud Security Architect

- Position Mode : Permanent

- Experience : 8 to 10 Years

- Joining Location : Bangalore

- Mode of Interview : 2-3 rounds (Virtual, F2F if required)

- Notice : Immediate - 30 Days Max

Key Responsibilities :

- Lead the design, implementation, and governance of Azure cloud security controls, aligned with industry standards (e.g., CIS, NIST, ISO 27001)

- Continuously strengthen Azure security posture using tools such as Defender for Cloud, Sentinel, Azure Policy, RBAC, and PIM

- Develop and maintain cloud security policies, standards, and secure configuration baselines.

- Coordinate the identification, prioritization, and remediation of cloud vulnerabilities and misconfigurations.

- Support security assessments, threat modeling, and risk analysis for cloud-based solutions.

- Provide guidance during cloud security incidents and contribute to incident response

processes and root cause analysis.

- Collaborate with cloud architects and development teams to ensure secure-by-design

patterns and reference architectures.

- Provide architectural security input on Azure services, identity models, network design, and

application deployment patterns.

- Support the creation of reusable secure infrastructure templates (e.g., Pulumi, Terraform) and DevSecOps automation.

- Translate technical security risks into clear business impacts for stakeholders.

- Willingness to grow into taking care of overarching Security Management topics. Support audits, compliance initiatives, and risk assessments. Serve as a key liaison between engineering teams, security consultants, and business stakeholders.

Qualifications :

Must-Have :

- Strong understanding of cloud security frameworks, controls, and regulatory requirements.

- Experience with Azure security tooling (Defender for Cloud, Sentinel, Azure Policy, RBAC, PIM,

logging/monitoring).

- Familiarity with application and API security principles (e.g., OWASP Top 10).

- Experience working with cross-functional teams and external security vendors.

Nice to Have :

- Background in cloud architecture, platform engineering, or solution architecture (Azure

preferred).

- Experience with infrastructure-as-code (Terraform, Bicep) and CI/CD security integration.

- Knowledge of DevSecOps practices and cloud-native security toolchains.

- Cloud incident response experience in hybrid or cloud-native environments.

Education :

- Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.