CFC Architect

Persistent Systems; Hyderabad; Hybrid; INR 1,500,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits package

Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies

Employee engagement initiatives

Insurance coverage for employees and family

Job summary

A leading IT services firm in India seeks a skilled CFC Architect to design a future-ready cybersecurity infrastructure. The role involves working with SIEM/SOAR platforms and leading the transition to Microsoft Sentinel. Ideal candidates will have 12-15 years of experience and strong communication skills. The position offers a competitive salary and a culture that values diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• 12 to 15 years of experience in cybersecurity.
• Lead design and implementation of cybersecurity infrastructure.
• Ensure alignment with local regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

• Define and evolve the target architecture for SIEM & SOAR platforms.
• Develop low-level architecture diagrams.
• Lead the transition from legacy platforms to Microsoft Sentinel.
• Design and implement SOAR playbooks for incident triaging.
• Work closely with IT/SOC teams and external vendors.

Skills

Deep expertise in SIEM/SOAR platforms

Experience with log ingestion

Familiarity with cloud integration models

Strong understanding of cybersecurity frameworks

Strong communication skills

Experience working in cross-functional teams

Education

Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CEH, or equivalent

Job description

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The CFC (Cyber Fusion Center) Architect is expected to lead the design and implementation of a secure, scalable, and future-ready cybersecurity infrastructure across APAC, particularly aligned with regulatory and operational requirements. The role spans architecture planning, integration, and operational readiness for SIEM/SOAR platforms like Splunk and XSOAR.

• Role: CFC Architect
• Experience: 12 to 15 Years
• Job Type: Full Time Employment

What You'll Do:

• Architecture Design & Governance: Define and evolve the target architecture for SIEM & SOAR platforms, including integration points with security tools and log ingestion strategies.
• Infrastructure Planning: Develop low-level architecture diagrams and technical requirement documents (TRDs) to support deployment planning.
• Security Operations Enablement: Lead the transition from legacy platforms (e.g., Alert Logic, ELK) to Microsoft Sentinel, ensuring seamless migration and operational continuity.
• Automation & Playbooks: Design and implement SOAR playbooks for incident triaging, alerting, and monitoring. Target ~15 playbooks to enhance response efficiency.
• Compliance & Risk Management: Ensure alignment with local regulatory standards (e.g., Singapore MAS), including log readiness, naming conventions, and audit trails.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with IT/SOC teams, project managers, and external vendors to align technical solutions with business goals.

Expertise You'll Bring:

• Deep expertise in SIEM/SOAR platforms (Splunk, XSOAR, Microsoft Sentinel).
• Experience with log ingestion, normalization, and enrichment from diverse sources (e.g., Cisco, Citrix, Microsoft Defender, Bluecat IPAM).
• Familiarity with cloud integration models, including Zscaler, GRE tunnels, and AWS PrivateLink.
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity frameworks and automation tooling.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CEH, SABSA, or equivalent are highly desirable.
• Experience working in cross-functional, multi-regional teams.
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Culture focused on talent development with quarterly promotion cycles and company-sponsored higher education and certifications
• Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies
• Employee engagement initiatives such as project parties, flexible work hours, and Long Service awards
• Insurance coverage: group term life, personal accident, and Mediclaim hospitalization for self, spouse, two children, and parents

Persistent Ltd. is dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We invite applications from all qualified individuals, including those with disabilities, and regardless of gender or gender preference. We welcome diverse candidates from all backgrounds.

• We offer hybrid work options and flexible working hours to accommodate various needs and preferences.
• Our office is equipped with accessible facilities, including adjustable workstations, ergonomic chairs, and assistive technologies to support employees with physical disabilities.
• If you are a person with disabilities and have specific requirements, please inform us during the application process or at any time during your employment. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where all employees can thrive.

Our company fosters a value-driven and people-centric work environment that enables our employees to:

• Accelerate growth, both professionally and personally
• Impact the world in powerful, positive ways, using the latest technologies
• Enjoy collaborative innovation, with diversity and work-life wellbeing at the core
• Unlock global opportunities to work and learn with the industry’s best

Let’s unleash your full potential at Persistent

“Persistent is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind.”

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting

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