Job Title:  Deputy Manager | Information Security Architect| Chennai | Enterprise Security

Job Description: Information Security Architect

Position Overview: We are seeking an experienced Information Security Architect to join our dynamic security team. The ideal candidate will have expertise in identifying and addressing security risks across systems, applications, and networks, with a strong focus on threat modeling, security architecture, and cyber resilience. This role requires a deep understanding of security threats, vulnerabilities, and mitigation strategies, along with the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement robust security measures and safeguard enterprise assets.

Key Responsibilities:

• Threat Modeling & Risk Assessment:
• Develop and implement threat models for both on-premises and cloud-based systems using STRIDE, DREAD, and PASTA methodologies.
• Perform detailed risk assessments to identify security weaknesses and recommend appropriate mitigation strategies, both for traditional IT systems and cloud infrastructure.
• Collaborate with development teams to integrate security best practices into cloud application architectures, ensuring security is built-in from the ground up.
• Regularly review and update security models to address evolving threats and cloud technology changes.
• Develop threat models for enterprise services, business-critical systems, and crisis systems to enhance Operational Resilience.
• Security Architecture & Best Practices:
• Review system designs, and architecture to identify security weaknesses and vulnerabilities.
• Collaborate with development teams to integrate security best practices throughout the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) particularly for cloud-based services and applications.
• Design and implement security controls to safeguard against identified risks.
• Provide recommendations for improving overall security posture by evaluating existing security measures and proposing new countermeasures.
• Stay current on cloud security trends, emerging threats, and attack vectors to ensure the organization’s cloud systems remain secure against evolving risks.
• Collaboration & Reporting:
• Partner with cross-functional teams to address security issues, implement action plans, and ensure alignment with industry standards such as NIST 800-53 and ISO 27002.
• Create comprehensive reports detailing identified risks, mitigation strategies, cloud specific controls, data flow diagram, trust zones, and improvement recommendations.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to develop and refine the enterprise security architecture and threat modeling strategies.
• Act as a subject matter expert on cloud security, guiding the organization’s cloud adoption strategy and ensuring secure design and implementation.
• Continuous Learning & Knowledge Sharing:
• Stay up-to-date on the latest cybersecurity trends, vulnerabilities, and attack vectors.
• Maintain proficiency in threat modeling tools (e.g., OWASP Threat Dragon, Microsoft Threat Modeling Tool) and ensure their effective use across the organization.
• Share knowledge and best practices with internal teams to strengthen the organization’s overall security posture.

Required Qualifications:

• Education:
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
• Industry-recognized certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, ISO 27001, CISM, CEH, or related certifications are highly desirable.
• Experience:
• 3+ years of experience in information security, with a focus on security architecture, cloud security, threat modeling, and risk assessments.
• Proven experience working with threat modeling methodologies (e.g., STRIDE, DREAD, PASTA) and tools (e.g., OWASP Threat Dragon, Microsoft Threat Modeling Tool).
• Proven experience with cloud security platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), including cloud security best practices, compliance, and vulnerability management.
• Experience in the automotive industry and understanding of related security and compliance frameworks is a plus.
• Understanding of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) and its security integration.
• Understanding of cloud governance models, including roles and responsibilities of cloud service providers (CSPs) and customers (i.e., shared responsibility model).
• Technical Skills:
• Strong understanding of common security vulnerabilities (e.g., OWASP Top 10) and mitigation techniques.
• Familiarity with security tools and technologies such as firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, vulnerability scanners, and cloud security technologies.
• Deep understanding of enterprise architecture and its security implications.
• Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and related cloud security controls is a plus.
• Proficiency in cyber resilience practices and the ability to align with authoritative frameworks like NIST SP 800-53, ISO 27002 etc.
• Soft Skills:
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong collaboration and teamwork abilities, particularly in a matrixed organizational structure.
• Analytical skills and attention to detail with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple concurrent projects.