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 Tables

Must-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.