Senior Security Architect

Role : Senior Security Architect

Location : Offshore, India (Remote)

Notice : 30 days max

Duration : 12 months renewable

Job Purpose

As a Senior Security Architect , you will play a key leadership role in governing and securing the organization’s application architectures. You’ll drive end-to-end security design across platforms, lead threat modeling and control gap assessments, oversee IT security reviews, and ensure compliance with global security standards. Collaborating closely with development and operations teams, you’ll embed security into every stage of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) and support go-live approvals to ensure that security requirements are fully met.

Key Skills & Experience

14+ years of experience in Security Architecture , including threat modeling, risk analysis, and architecture reviews.

Professional certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, ISSAP (at least one preferred).

Deep understanding of cloud, digital ecosystems, microservices, and API frameworks .

Strong grasp of DevSecOps, CI / CD, Agile, and Waterfall methodologies.

Solid knowledge of application security vulnerabilities (OWASP Top 10) and secure coding practices .

Proficiency in Windows and Linux administration .

Familiarity with major security frameworks and standards (NESA, CIS, NIST, SOC2, ISO 27001, COBIT, SABSA).

Experience working within regulated environments (e.g., NY DFS CRR 500, FFIEC, RBI, HKMA).

Strong analytical thinking, root-cause analysis, and problem-solving skills.

Proven ability to influence stakeholders and make risk-based architecture recommendations.

Key Responsibilities

Design and govern cybersecurity architectures for systems and networks with multilevel security requirements.

Ensure that all new or existing systems align with organizational cybersecurity architecture standards.

Conduct threat modeling, architecture reviews, and security risk assessments to identify and mitigate gaps.

Contribute to procurement documentation by defining security requirements and evaluation criteria.

Develop and maintain the application security framework and oversee its continuous improvement.

Support the Risk Management Framework (RMF) process and related documentation.

Evaluate the security posture of new systems or integrations and document their impact on the environment.

Implement and oversee tools and strategies to strengthen the Application Security Program.

Collaborate with business lines, IT, and development teams to address complex security challenges.

Review team deliverables, provide mentorship, and contribute to knowledge sharing.

Ensure seamless execution of Run the Bank (RTB) and Change the Bank (CTB) activities, balancing operational continuity with innovation and compliance.

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