Security Lead Architect

Whitefield Careers; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Whitefield Careers in Bengaluru is seeking an experienced Security Lead with over 7 years of hands-on experience in IT security to oversee the security architecture for IT Modernization 2.0. The role involves implementing and managing security measures across data centers and cloud environments.

The successful candidate will have experience with firewalls, DDoS protection, and security incident response, contributing to the planning and execution of BCP/DR initiatives.

Qualifications

• Over 7 years of hands-on experience in IT security.
• Experience in implementing and configuring IT security measures.
• Experience in cloud security controls and integration.

Responsibilities

• Implement and configure IT security controls in Cloud and/or Enterprise environments.
• Own security architecture for infrastructure, network, and perimeter layers.
• Design and manage enterprise-grade security solutions across data centers and cloud.

Skills

Firewalls (NGFW)

NIPS/IDS

DDoS protection

VPN

SSL

2FA/MFA

Malware protection

Endpoint Security

Privileged Identity Management (PIM)

HSM (Hardware Security Modules)

Education

BE / BTech / MTech / MCA or equivalent

Job description

Role: Security Lead

Experience: >7 years of hands‑on experience in IT security field, Implement and configure IT security measures on doud or related fields, deploying and managing firewalls, cyber security protocols, and DDoS protection mechanisms.

Qualification: BE / BTech / MTech / MCA or equivalent

Role Summary

Provide support for security architecture for the IT Modernization 2.0 program, covering data centre, cloud, and network perimeter security, and contribute to BCP/DR planning and execution.

Responsibilities

• Proven experience in implementing and configuring IT security controls in Cloud and/or Enterprise DC environments
• Own security architecture for infrastructure, network, and perimeter layers
• Design, deploy, migrate, and manage enterprise‑grade security solutions across DC and cloud
• Lead BCP/DR security strategy, including secure failover, redundancy, and resilience planning
• Define and enforce security policies, standards, and procedures
• Support security incident monitoring, analysis, and response initiatives
• Coordinate with OEMs, SOC teams, and internal stakeholders for secure operations

Primary Skills

• Firewalls (NGFW), NIPS/IDS, DDoS protection, WAF, Proxy
• VPN, SSL, 2FA/MFA, Web Filtering
• Malware protection, APT protection, HIPS
• DLP, Endpoint Security
• Privileged Identity Management (PIM)
• HSM (Hardware Security Modules)
• Secondary / Value-Add Skills
• Security solution deployment in large enterprise DCs
• Cloud security controls and integration
• Automation and integration using REST APIs / SDKs
• Security dashboards and reporting

Key Activities

• Prepare and review HLD, LLD, ATP, and As-Built documentation
• Suggest and implement security patches and vulnerability remediations
• Design and maintain high-throughput firewall and access control policies
• Audit security rules and configurations at regular intervals
• Troubleshoot and resolve security incidents with minimal downtime
• Identify and implement automation opportunities for operational efficiency