Associate Architect

Responsibilities:

• Define secure design patterns and reference architectures aligned with security frameworks, business and regulatory requirements.
• Deep Understanding of OWASP web /API /mobile, STRIDE, NIST CSF framework.
• Conduct threat modeling and risk assessments during the design phase of systems and applications.
• Identify design deficiencies and propose enhancements to ensure production stability and security
• Design data classification and protection mechanisms, including encryption, DLP, and RBAC during design phase.
• Expert understanding of security design controls in areas of edge traffic, azure, web application architecture and secure traffic communications.
• Maintain secure configuration baselines and enforce them across environments.
• Work closely with IT, DevOps, and application teams to embed security into system designs.
• Participate in design reviews and provide expert guidance on secure architecture decisions.
• Actively contribute to team meetings focused on secure design and architecture.

Requirements:

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in Information Technology.
• 5+ years of experience in security architecture and/or design roles.
• Strong understanding of cloud platforms, network security, and IAM.
• Experience with Web Application Firewalls, Proxies, SASE and Cloud Security.
• Familiarity with IaC tools (Terraform, ARM templates) and DevSecOps practices.
• Certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, TOGAF, or SABSA are preferred.
• Strategic thinker with hands-on technical expertise.
• Strong communication skills to convey complex security concepts to diverse stakeholders.
• Highly organized, analytical, and adaptable to evolving threats and technologies.