As a Security Architect, you will be instrumental in defining and implementing robust cloud security frameworks and architectures. Your role will ensure that these designs align with business requirements and performance objectives.

This position involves documenting the deployment of cloud security controls and facilitating a seamless transition to managed cloud security operations. You will leverage your expertise to safeguard client assets and ensure resilient business operations in a dynamic threat landscape.

The role requires a strong understanding of cybersecurity principles and a proactive approach to threat mitigation, contributing to the growing field of cybersecurity careers.

- Define the cloud security framework and architecture, ensuring it meets business requirements and performance goals. - Document the implementation of cloud security controls and transition to cloud security-managed operations. - Define the firewall security strategy, standards, and migration approach across Colo, Azure, and GCP environments. - Design, review, and approve Check Point firewall rules and security policies. - Ensure all required firewall rules are enabled and validated ahead of each migration wave. - Oversee network connectivity and coordinate firewall changes. - Guide and mentor engineers, review their work, and coordinate delivery with offshore teams. - Partner with stakeholders to map dependencies and define connectivity requirements. - Establish documentation standards for firewall changes and migration runbooks. - Lead real-time monitoring and incident response during cutover windows. - Embed security best practices, least-privilege access, and compliance requirements.

A minimum of 2-5 years of hands-on experience in cloud networking and firewall engineering is essential, with a focus on Checkpoint Next Generation Firewall proficiency.

Your background should include experience in leading or playing a senior role in cloud migration projects, demonstrating the ability to coordinate teams, review technical work, and drive delivery in an offshore model.

Experience with Colo/on-premises to cloud migration at scale, along with cloud networking and security exposure across GCP and/or Azure is highly valued. Familiarity with Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform) for network/firewall provisioning is also beneficial.

Candidates are expected to possess a Bachelor's degree (B.E., B.Tech), MCA, or M.Sc. with a strong computer science background and a commendable academic record. Excellent leadership, ownership, decision-making skills, and strong communication and stakeholder management abilities are crucial for success in this role.