Security Architect

We Love AI Jobs; Pune District; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture Federal Services in Pune is seeking a Security Architect to define and implement a comprehensive cloud security framework that aligns with business requirements and performance goals.

You will document security controls, coordinate a transition to cloud security-managed operations, and collaborate across teams to maintain robust security postures while supporting ongoing performance targets.

Qualifications

• Must have experience in Governance Risk & Compliance (GRC) Tools.
• Good knowledge of cloud security principles and frameworks.
• Experience in developing and documenting security policies and procedures.
• Familiarity with compliance standards and regulatory requirements related to cloud security.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Governance Risk & Compliance (GRC) Tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of security strategies for cloud infrastructure and services.
• Coordinate with technical teams and stakeholders to align on security objectives.
• Document security policies and controls and support transition to managed cloud operations.
• Mentor junior team members to enhance their understanding of security architecture and best practices.

Skills

Governance Risk & Compliance (GRC)

Cloud security

Security architecture design

Security controls

Risk assessment and mitigation

Security policies and procedures

Compliance standards

Education

15 years full time education

Tools

GRC Tools

Job description

# Security ArchitectAccenture Federal ServicesPuneFull-timeUpload your resume once and Scout applies for youApply with ScoutShare this job:LinkedInXSave imageThis role designs cloud security frameworks, controls, and policies and coordinates their transition into managed operations. You will assess cloud risks, align security objectives with stakeholders, and support junior team members.* Permanent* On-site* 5 years* 15 years full-time education### Skills and expertiseGovernance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) toolCloud securitySecurity architecture designSecurity controlsRisk assessment and mitigationSecurity policies and proceduresCompliance standards### Key responsibilities* Lead the design and implementation of security strategies for cloud infrastructure and services.* Coordinate with technical teams and stakeholders to align on security objectives.* Document security policies and controls and support transition to managed cloud operations.## How this job comparesCompared with 109 open mid-level security jobs on October 10, 2026.Similar open jobs: We Love AI Jobs lists 109 open mid-level security jobs at 65 companies.Remote work: This job is on site. 28 of the 109 mid-level security jobs (26%) are remote.AI in this role: Low. The company works with AI, but AI is a small part of this role's daily work. The posting describes cloud security, GRC, and compliance responsibilities without mentioning AI systems or tools. Accenture's general AI work is not specific to this role.## Full descriptionProject Role : Security ArchitectProject Role Description : Define the cloud security framework and architecture, ensuring it meets the business requirements and performance goals. Document the implementation of the cloud security controls and transition to cloud security-managed operations.Must have skills : Governance Risk & Compliance (GRC) ToolsGood to have skills : Security Architecture DesignMinimum 5 year(s) of experience is requiredEducational Qualification : 15 years full time educationSummary:As a Security Architect, a typical day involves designing and establishing a comprehensive cloud security framework that aligns with organizational objectives and operational standards. This role includes overseeing the development and documentation of security controls tailored for cloud environments, ensuring seamless integration with business processes. The position also requires coordinating the transition of security measures into managed cloud operations, facilitating collaboration across various teams to maintain robust security postures and support ongoing performance targets.Roles & Responsibilities:- Expected to be an SME, collaborate and manage the team to perform.- Responsible for team decisions.- Engage with multiple teams and contribute on key decisions.- Provide solutions to problems for their immediate team and across multiple teams.- Lead the design and implementation of security strategies that support cloud infrastructure and services.- Facilitate communication between technical teams and stakeholders to ensure alignment on security objectives.- Mentor junior team members to enhance their understanding of security architecture and best practices.Professional & Technical Skills:- Must To Have Skills: Proficiency in Governance Risk & Compliance (GRC) Tools.- Good To Have Skills: Experience with Security Architecture Design.- Strong knowledge of cloud security principles and frameworks.- Ability to assess and mitigate risks associated with cloud environments.- Experience in developing and documenting security policies and procedures.- Familiarity with compliance standards and regulatory requirements related to cloud security.Additional Information:- The candidate should have minimum 5 years of experience in Governance Risk & Compliance (GRC) Tools.- This position is based at our PDC3C - SEZ location.- A 15 years full time education is required.15 years full time educationAbout AccentureAccenture is a leading global professional services company that helps the world’s leading businesses, governments and other organizations build their digital core, optimize their operations, accelerate revenue growth and enhance citizen services—creating tangible value at speed and scale. We are a talent- and innovation-led company with approximately 791,000 people serving clients in more than 120 countries. Technology is at the core of change today, and we are one of the world’s leaders in helping drive that change, with strong ecosystem relationships. We combine our strength in technology and leadership in cloud, data and AI with unmatched industry experience, functional expertise and global delivery capability. Our broad range of services, solutions and assets across Strategy & Consulting, Technology, Operations, Industry X and Song, together with our culture of shared success and commitment to creating 360° value, enable us to help our clients reinvent and build trusted, lasting relationships. We measure our success by the 360° value we create for our clients, each other, our shareholders, partners and communities.