Job Title:  Director | Security Architect | Delhi | Enterprise Security

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India’s impact on the global economy has increased at an exponential rate and Deloitte presents an opportunity to unleash and realise your potential amongst cutting edge leaders, and organisations shaping the future of the region, and indeed, the world beyond.

At Deloitte, your whole self to work, every day. Combine that with our drive to propel with purpose and you have the perfect playground to collaborate, innovate, grow, and make an impact that matters.

The team

Deloitte helps organizations prevent cyberattacks and protect valuable assets. We believe in being secure, vigilant, and resilient—not only by looking at how to prevent and respond to attacks, but at how to manage cyber risk in a way that allows you to unleash new opportunities. Embed cyber risk at the start of strategy development for more effective management of information and technology risks

Work you’ll do

Security Architect role is to Review system designs, and architecture to identify security weaknesses and vulnerabilities.

The key skills required are as follows:

• 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.

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:
• 8+ 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.

Your role as a leader

At Deloitte India, we believe in the importance of leadership at all levels. We expect our people to embrace and live our purpose by challenging themselves to identify issues that are most important for our clients, our people, and for society and make an impact that matters.

In addition to living our purpose, across our organization:

• Builds own understanding of our purpose and values; explores opportunities for impact

• Demonstrates strong commitment to personal learning and development; acts as a brand ambassador to help attract top talent

• Understands expectations and demonstrates personal accountability for keeping performance on track

• Actively focuses on developing effective communication and relationship-building skills

• Understands how their daily work contributes to the priorities of the team and the business.

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