Architect
Birlasoft
2 - 5 years
Noida
Posted: 05/09/2025
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Job Description
Area(s) of responsibility
Cyber Security Architect (6A)
Bangalore / Hyderabad
Roles & Responsibilities
- Design and implement enterprise security architecture and standards across IT and OT environments.
- Lead architecture reviews and threat modeling for new and existing systems, applications, and cloud workloads.
- Collaborate with IT, cloud, and DevOps teams to embed security into design and operations.
- Own the design, implementation, and governance of BeyondTrust Privileged Access Management (PAM).
- Define access policies, session monitoring, and just-in-time (JIT) access controls for privileged users.
- Implement and monitor Microsoft Defender for Cloud to secure Azure workloads.
- Integrate Azure security alerts with SIEM/SOC for advanced threat detection and response.
- Lead enterprise-wide vulnerability management program using tools such as Tenable, Qualys, or Defender.
- Collaborate with IT Ops to ensure timely remediation of identified vulnerabilities and EOL/EOS systems.
- Supervise SOC teams, driving incident detection, response, and root cause analysis.
- Define escalation paths, SLA metrics, and ensure 24/7 operational readiness of the SOC.
- Maintain and enhance cyber risk management framework aligned with ISO 27001, NIST CSF, or similar standards.
- Coordinate SOX, GDPR, and industry-specific compliance requirements across business units.
- Define and manage the third-party risk assessment lifecycle: onboarding, due diligence, and continuous monitoring.
- Review supplier security controls and support contract/SLA negotiations with security requirements.
- Architect and deploy OT security solutions such as Dragos, Claroty, or Nozomi.
- Bridge IT-OT security controls and ensure network segmentation, asset visibility, and threat detection.
- Lead secure SDLC practices including code reviews, SAST/DAST integration, and threat modeling.
- Implement application whitelisting, endpoint protection, and EDR policies for critical systems.
- Implement Data Security solutions like MS Purview
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field.
- 12–16 years of total experience in cybersecurity, with 5+ years in a security architecture or leadership role.
- Expertise in BeyondTrust, Azure Defender, Tenable/Qualys, MS Sentinel, and EDR tools.
- Experience managing SOC teams and security incident response.
- Strong understanding of OT security protocols and industrial control systems.
- Familiarity with TPRM platforms and compliance frameworks (ISO 27001, NIST, SOX).
- Certifications such as CISSP, SABSA, TOGAF, CISM, Azure Security Engineer, GIAC, or SANS preferred.
Soft Skills:
- Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
- Ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence without direct authority.
- Analytical mindset and problem-solving abilities in high-pressure environments.
About Company
Birlasoft is a global IT services and consulting company that is part of the CK Birla Group. It specializes in digital transformation, enterprise application services, and IT modernization for industries such as manufacturing, life sciences, BFSI, and energy. Birlasoft is known for its strong capabilities in SAP, Oracle, cloud, and analytics, helping clients drive innovation, reduce costs, and improve agility.
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