AWS Application Security Architect

Job Description

We are hiring for an Application Security Architect with 6 to 9 years of experience for a role based in Gurgaon . The candidate will be responsible for designing and implementing secure application architecture for AWS-hosted environments . Key responsibilities include ensuring secure-by-design initiatives across the SDLC , conducting threat modeling , and producing Architecture Decision Records (ADRs) . The role involves close collaboration with DevOps, software engineers, security teams, and cloud architects . The candidate will define secure coding standards , design CI/CD security pipelines , and integrate tools such as SAST, DAST, MAST, SCA , and IaC scanning . You’ll develop security reference architectures for AWS microservices, containers, and serverless setups. The role also involves incident response , vulnerability remediation , and participating in governance, audits, and compliance . Required qualifications include 7+ years in application security or related roles , with 3+ years of hands-on AWS experience using services like IAM, KMS, Terraform, and CodePipeline . Proficiency in Python, Java, Go , or Node.js , along with knowledge of OWASP Top 10 and STRIDE threat modeling , is expected. Security certifications such as GWEB, GPEN , or AWS Certified Solutions Architect are highly desirable.