Security Architect – SecDesign, Cloud Security & Architecture Governance
Role Overview
- Assess and strengthen the security posture of enterprise technology ecosystems through security architecture assessments.
- Conduct deep security reviews across systems, applications, and business processes to identify risks, evaluate controls, and recommend remediation aligned with security standards and industry best practices.
- Act as an internal security consultant partnering with business units, technology teams, suppliers, stakeholders, and partners to guide secure architecture decisions.
- Collaborate with global subject matter experts to modernize SDLC platforms, deployment automation, cloud integrations, and SaaS tooling.
Key Responsibilities
Security Architecture Assessments
- Lead SecDesign deep-dive sessions with assessment requestors and project stakeholders.
- Identify, assess, and prioritize security risks based on business impact.
- Deliver actionable security requirements and recommendations across:
- Authentication, authorization, and auditing
- Application security, including:
- Penetration testing findings
- Secure data storage and transmission.
- Network security architecture and best practices.
- Cloud security principles, patterns, and controls.
Architecture Governance & Reference Models
- Review and update security reference architectures and blueprints.
- Participate in Operational Risk and Technology Risk governance forums.
- Contribute to modern architecture patterns across:
Technology Enablement
- Collaborate with global SMEs to evolve SDLC tooling and deployment automation strategies.
- Influence next-generation development and deployment platforms across diverse technology stacks.
- Identify strategic technology investments that enhance enterprise security posture.
Required Skills & Experience
Security Architecture Expertise
- Deep knowledge of security vulnerabilities across:
- Ability to translate complex security risks into developer-friendly guidance.
- Extensive experience conducting:
- Information Security assessments
- Experience delivering security findings and gaining stakeholder alignment.
- Strong ability to analyze and review:
for security implications.
Soft Skills
- Exceptional communication skills, including:
- Ability to influence technical and business stakeholders through clear, fact-based recommendations.
- Strong time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple assessments simultaneously.
- Ability to execute and deliver under tight timelines, including senior management engagements.
- Ability to tailor communication of technical risks versus business risks based on audience needs.
