Cloud Security Architect

Adfolks; Ernakulam; On-site; INR 2,000,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in India seeks a Senior Cloud Security Architect to define and lead its cloud security strategy across AWS and Azure. The role involves architecting enterprise cloud solutions, implementing zero-trust frameworks, and overseeing security governance and compliance. Ideal candidates should have over 10 years of experience in information security, with a strong focus on multi-cloud environments. Certifications such as AWS Security Specialty and Azure Security (AZ-500) are mandatory.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in Information & Cloud Security.
• 5+ years in multi-cloud security (AWS & Azure).
• Strong expertise in IAM, data protection, and network security.

Responsibilities

• Define and lead cloud security strategy.
• Architect security solutions across AWS & Azure.
• Mentor technical security teams and collaborate with stakeholders.

Skills

Information Security

Cloud Security

IAM

Data Security

Network Security

Risk Assessment

Compliance

Communication

Leadership

Tools

AWS Security Hub

GuardDuty

Azure Defender

Key Vault

KMS

Job description

We are looking for a Senior Cloud Security Architect to define and lead our cloud security strategy across AWS, Azure, and hybrid environments. This role will architect secure enterprise cloud solutions, drive zero-trust frameworks, strengthen IAM, and oversee security governance, compliance, and risk programs.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and execute enterprise cloud security strategy and standards

Architect security solutions across AWS & Azure, covering IAM, data protection, network security, compliance, and monitoring

Lead zero-trust architecture and secure cloud connectivity models

Implement identity and access frameworks including SSO, MFA, PAM, RBAC/ABAC

Design SOC, SIEM/SOAR, threat detection and incident response solutions

Drive cloud governance, risk assessment, and compliance with global standards (ISO27001, SOC2, PCI, GDPR etc.)

Integrate security into DevOps pipelines (DevSecOps)

Mentor and guide technical security teams and collaborate with stakeholders

Required Skills & Experience

10+ years in Information & Cloud Security, including 5+ years hands-on multi-cloud security (AWS & Azure)

Strong expertise in IAM, network security, data security, encryption, security monitoring & compliance

Hands-on experience with cloud security services (AWS Security Hub, GuardDuty, Azure Defender, Sentinel, Key Vault, KMS etc.)

Knowledge of DevSecOps, IaC security, Kubernetes/container security

Excellent communication & leadership skills

Certifications (Mandatory)

AWS Security Specialty

Azure Security (AZ-500)

Preferred: SC-200, CISSP/CCSP, OSCP, SC-100, Cloud Architect certifications