About ARAs Client :
ARAs Client is a global leader in technology consulting and digital transformation, serving Fortune 500 companies with innovative and secure enterprise solutions. Our mission is to empower businesses to thrive in a rapidly evolving digital landscape through strategic, secure, and sustainable technology adoption.
Role Summary :
We are seeking an experienced Security Solution Architect with deep expertise in Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC), Cybersecurity Strategy, and Cloud Security. This role combines solution architecture and presales leadership, supporting complex deals, driving differentiated value propositions, and ensuring robust, compliant security frameworks that meet business needs. The ideal candidate will have at least 12 years of experience and a proven record of leading solution design for large, multi-component engagements.
Key Responsibilities :
- Lead the design of cloud and GRC security solutions, ensuring alignment with client business requirements and performance goals.
- Participate in requirements gathering, technical scoping, and data reconciliation.
- Prepare end-to-end solutions, including effort estimation, costing, and Statements of Work.
- Collaborate with sales and delivery teams to prepare client proposals, responses, and presentations.
- Conduct solution reviews with SMEs and delivery leaders.
- Present solutions in client meetings, negotiations, and orals.
- Identify and articulate technical differentiators to strengthen proposals.
- Manage solution delivery timelines and ensure quality outcomes.
- Provide leadership when managing solution teams and act as a strong individual contributor when needed.
- Maintain current knowledge of risk, compliance, and privacy regulations; adapt solutions to leverage innovation, automation, and GenAI.
Skills :
Hands-on delivery experience in GRC and privacy solutions.Knowledge of cross-domain security architecture (beyond GRC).Experience with NIST CSF, ISO 22301, and emerging security frameworks.Familiarity with leveraging GenAI in security solutioning.Qualifications :
12+ years in solution architecture, presales, or related security leadership roles.Proven expertise in GRC domains : Risk & Compliance Advisory, Compliance Management, Cybersecurity Assessments, Data Privacy, Third-Party Risk Management, ISO 27001, SOX, GDPR.Experience with GRC automation platforms (e.g., Archer, ServiceNow).Cloud Security certifications (AWS, Azure).Professional certifications : CISSP, CISM, CISA, CGRC (or equivalent).Exceptional verbal, written, and presentation skills.(ref : hirist.tech)