Cloud Security Architect

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

Job summary

A leading tech company in India is seeking a Senior Cloud Security Architect to define and lead their cloud security strategy across AWS, Azure, and hybrid environments. The role involves architecting secure enterprise solutions, driving zero-trust frameworks, and overseeing compliance and risk programs. Candidates should have over 10 years of experience in cloud security and relevant certifications.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in Information & Cloud Security, including 5+ years hands-on multi-cloud security.
• Strong expertise in IAM, network security, data security, encryption.
• Excellent communication & leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute cloud security strategy and standards.
• Architect security solutions across AWS & Azure.
• Lead zero-trust architecture and secure cloud connectivity models.
• Implement identity and access frameworks including SSO, MFA.
• Design SOC, SIEM/SOAR solutions.

Skills

AWS Security Hub

GuardDuty

Azure Defender

IAM

Data security

Network security

Security monitoring

Compliance

Tools

Kubernetes/container security

DevSecOps

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