Security Architect

About the Role : We are seeking a Security Architect (AWS-first) to lead security architecture design across our cloud and AI/ML engagements. This is a strategic, design-focused role where youll ensure every solution adheres to AWSs Well-Architected Security Pillar, regulatory expectations, and Responsible AI principles. You wont be responsible for day-to-day DevOps or operations; instead, youll shape blueprints, guide risk assessments, and embed security-by-design into every solution. Partnering with presales, architects, and executives, youll define secure, scalable, and trusted architectures that deliver measurable value while maintaining compliance and resilience. What You'll Do & The Impact You'll Have : - Define secure AWS blueprints : architect security-first solutions across compute, storage, networking, and AI workloads. - Enforce Well-Architected security practices : identity foundations, encryption, incident readiness, defense in depth. - Conduct security reviews : lead threat modeling, risk assessments, and posture validation for all major solutions. - Design resilient networks : secure VPC topologies, private connectivity, firewalling, and routing strategies. - Strengthen IAM & access control : design federated identity, MFA, least privilege, and separation of duties frameworks. - Embed Responsible AI : integrate privacy, explainability, bias checks, and human oversight into AI/ML solutions. - Support presales & client trust : produce security sections in proposals, compliance mappings, and architecture diagrams. - Define incident response playbooks : isolation, containment, audit trails, and clean-room approaches for regulated clients. - Advise & mentor : coach solution architects and engineers in secure design patterns and AWS guardrails. - Drive business impact : reduce client risk, improve compliance posture, and enable secure adoption of GenAI & data platforms. What You'll Bring to the TablesMust-Have Skills : AWS & Security Architecture :- Deep expertise in AWS security services (IAM, GuardDuty, Security Hub, Macie, CloudTrail, KMS, WAF, Shield). - Strong command of AWS security design principles : least privilege, defense in depth, traceability, encryption, incident readiness. - Proven experience translating security requirements into architectural guardrails and design choices. Networking & Connectivity : - Solid foundation in network security : VPC design, subnetting, routing, VPN, Direct Connect, BGP, transit gateways, firewalls. - Experience in hybrid-cloud and multi-VPC security architectures. Governance & Risk :- Hands-on experience in threat modeling, risk assessment, and security posture reviews. - Familiarity with compliance frameworks (ISO 27001, SOC 2, GDPR, sector-specific like BFSI/Telecom regulations). - Experience with architecture governance boards and security review processes. Responsible AI / AI Security Awareness - Understanding of AI/ML attack vectors (prompt injection, data poisoning, model inversion). - Knowledge of AI ethics and Responsible AI practices (bias mitigation, privacy, accountability, explainability). Communication & Leadership : - Ability to communicate security trade-offs clearly to both technical teams and executives. - Experience supporting presales : proposals, risk sections, compliance mappings, architecture diagrams, effort estimation. - Strong mentorship and stakeholder influence skills. Nice-to-Have Skills : - Certifications : AWS Certified Security Specialty, AWS Solutions Architect Professional, CISSP or equivalent. - Experience in AI/ML security (adversarial robustness, trusted AI). - Multi-cloud security exposure (Azure, GCP). - Familiarity with security automation, IaC security tools (Terraform, CloudFormation guardrails). - Prior experience in regulated industries (finance, healthcare, telecom). What We Bring to the Table : - Impact-First Culture : Your work directly contributes to real-world AI solutions and business outcomes. - Professional Growth : Continuous learning opportunities, mentorship from industry leaders, and a clear path for career development. - Competitive Compensation : Market-leading salary, benefits, and incentives. - Dynamic Team Environment : Collaborate with a high-performing team that values curiosity, integrity, and ownership. - Global Exposure : Opportunities for international travel. (ref:hirist.tech)