Senior Security Architect

Senior Security Architect | Bangalore

Job Title

Senior Security Architect | Bangalore

Job Description Summary

The Security Architect plays a critical role in supporting the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of the organization's cybersecurity posture. This entry-level position is ideal for individuals with foundational experience in cybersecurity who are eager to grow into a strategic security architecture role. The candidate will work closely with senior architects and cross-functional teams to ensure secure design principles are embedded across infrastructure, applications, and cloud environments.

Job Description

Security Architecture & Design

• Assist in developing and documenting security architecture standards, patterns, and reference models.
• Support secure design reviews for new applications, systems, and cloud services.
• Contribute to threat modeling exercises and risk assessments for internal and third-party solutions.
  

EDR (Endpoint Detection & Response)

• Help deploy, configure, and maintain EDR solutions such as CrowdStrike, Microsoft Defender for Endpoint.
• Monitor EDR alerts and assist in triaging and responding to endpoint-related threats.
• Collaborate with IT and SOC teams to ensure endpoint coverage and policy compliance.
  

SIEM (Security Information and Event Management)

• Support the integration of log sources into SIEM platforms like Logscale
• Assist in creating and tuning detection rules, dashboards, and reports.
• Participate in log analysis and incident investigations using SIEM data.
  

Security Operations & Incident Response

• Work with SOC and IR teams to investigate alerts and support incident response activities.
• Document findings and contribute to post-incident reviews and root cause analysis.
• Help maintain playbooks and runbooks for common security scenarios.
  

Vulnerability & Risk Management

• Assist in vulnerability scanning using tools like Qualys and track remediation efforts.
• Support patch management coordination with infrastructure and application teams.
• Contribute to risk assessments and help track mitigation plans.
  

Cloud & Identity Security

• Gain exposure to cloud security tools and practices across Azure.
• Support identity and access management (IAM) initiatives, including role-based access control and MFA enforcement.
  

Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain architecture diagrams, security documentation, and technical reports.
• Assist in preparing audit and compliance documentation for internal and external reviews.
  

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• 1–3 years of experience in cybersecurity, IT infrastructure, or related technical roles.
• Basic understanding of security principles, threat vectors, and defense-in-depth strategies.
• Familiarity with EDR and SIEM platforms and their role in threat detection and response.
• Knowledge of operating systems (Windows, Linux), networking fundamentals, and cloud services.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with scripting (PowerShell, Python) for automation and analysis.
• Exposure to cloud security tools.
• Familiarity with compliance frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001, CIS Controls, HIPAA).
• Security certifications such as CompTIA Security+, Microsoft SC-200, Cisco CyberOps Associate, GIAC, etc.
  

Career Path & Growth Opportunities

This role offers a clear path toward becoming a Security Architect, Security Engineer, or Cloud Security Specialist, with opportunities to work on advanced projects involving zero trust architecture, threat hunting, and red/blue team exercises.

 

 

 

INCO: “Cushman & Wakefield”

Experience Level

Senior Level