Security Architect – SecDesign, Cloud Security & Architecture Governance

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:
    • Session controls
    • Penetration testing findings
    • Input validation
    • 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:
  • Cloud platforms
  • Applications
  • Technology platforms

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:
  • Applications
  • Networks
  • Platforms
  • Cloud environments
• Ability to translate complex security risks into developer-friendly guidance.
• Extensive experience conducting:
  • Information Security assessments
  • IT Security assessments
  • Audit assessments
• Experience delivering security findings and gaining stakeholder alignment.
• Strong ability to analyze and review:
  • Technical designs
  • Architecture diagrams
  • Functional requirements for security implications.

Soft Skills

• Exceptional communication skills, including:
  • Written communication
  • Verbal communication
  • Presentations
  • Active listening
• 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.