Security Architect
Accenture
4 - 6 years
Mumbai
Posted: 07/06/2025
Job Description
Project Role Description : Define the cloud security framework and architecture, ensuring it meets the business requirements and performance goals. Document the implementation of the cloud security controls and transition to cloud security-managed operations.
Must have skills : Network Security Operations
Good to have skills : NA
Minimum 2 year(s) of experience is required
Educational Qualification : 15 years full time education
Summary: As a Security Architect, you will define the cloud security framework and architecture, ensuring it meets the business requirements and performance goals. Your typical day will involve collaborating with various teams to assess security needs, documenting security controls, and transitioning to cloud security-managed operations, all while ensuring compliance with industry standards and best practices. You will engage in discussions to refine security strategies and provide guidance on implementing effective security measures across the organization. Roles & Responsibilities: - Management of the Checkpoint Firewall Network and Cisco ISE. - Lead day to day operations of the Checkpoint Firewall and administration associated with it. - Good handle on Network concepts as well. - Will be responsible for the end to end delivery. Professional & Technical Skills: - In-depth understanding of Checkpoint Firewalls, IPsec VPNs, Global Protect VPNs, Security Profiles, Firewall implementation. - Network Firewalls (Checkpoint on-premise and Azure, Cisco ASA on-premise). - Network Access Control (Cisco ISE). - Web Application Firewall (Barracuda on-premise & Incapsula). - Firewall Policy and Rule Management – Firewall rule requests following the standard ITIL change request process. - Perform monthly ruleset reviews. - Remote Access Request Coordination – Remote access requests following the standard request process. - Malware Protection – Provides protection from advanced persistent threats, zero-day and targeted attacks. - Network Intrusion Prevention – Ability to identify and block threats using signature-based detection of malicious traffic. - Content Filtering – Web filtering policy/configuration management and Unified Resources Locator (“URL”) re-categorization as per approved policy. - Threat Analysis – Service based on responding to the output of vendor provided threat analysis to address zero-day exploits and malware. - Patch Management – Monitoring of firmware patches and testing/deployment of new firmware patches to the in-scope NGFW devices and management console software. - Service review and reporting. - Good handle on Network concepts and tools (BGP, switching, routing etc) as well. - In-depth understanding of Proxies, IDS/IPS, Network Security Operations. - Basic Knowledge on Operating Systems Windows, Unix, Linux. - Proficiency in Network Security Operations. - Strong understanding of cloud security principles and practices. - Experience with security frameworks such as NIST, ISO 27001, or CIS. Additional Information: - The candidate should have minimum 4 years of experience in network security. - This position is based at our Mumbai office. - A 15 years full time education is required.15 years full time education
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