Senior Security Engineer- 2

42Gears Mobility Systems Pvt Ltd.; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,500,000; Full time

Job summary

42Gears Mobility Systems Pvt Ltd. is seeking a Senior Security Engineer to design and implement secure cloud architectures across AWS and GCP, integrating security controls into the SDLC and driving threat modeling and governance.

The role emphasizes proactive defense, automated guardrails, and strong cross-functional collaboration. The candidate will lead security initiatives, mentor juniors, and ensure compliance with industry standards while maintaining scalable, secure product and

Qualifications

• 4-6 years of relevant experience in security engineering or a related field.
• Experience designing security architectures and implementing security controls across cloud platforms.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement security architecture solutions aligned with business requirements and industry best practices.
• Conduct security assessments and vulnerability analysis to identify and remediate gaps in existing infrastructure.
• Develop threat models and architecture diagrams to standardize security across the organization.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate security controls into the SDLC.
• Evaluate and pilot emerging security technologies to maintain a proactive defense posture.
• Mentor junior team members and lead security awareness initiatives.
• Architect secure cloud solutions ensuring continuous policy compliance across multi-cloud environments.
• Oversee IAM strategies across AWS and GCP to enforce least-privilege access.

Skills

Cloud security

Compliance

Security architecture

Job description

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Role type

Full Time

Relevant Experience: 4-6 years

We are looking for a skilled candidate for the position of Senior Security Engineer who is responsible for designing and implementing security solutions, conducting security assessments, and developing security architecture frameworks for 42Gears products and infrastructure. This role includes significant responsibility for designing and implementing secure cloud architectures across AWS and GCP platforms. We are seeking a strategic and analytical professional with solid security architecture and infrastructure experience who possesses strong technical communication and problem-solving skills. The role requires the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement security architecture solutions aligned with business requirements and industry best practices.
• Conduct security assessments and vulnerability analysis to identify and remediate gaps in existing infrastructure.
• Develop comprehensive documentation, including threat models and architecture diagrams, to standardize security across the organization.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate security controls directly into the software development lifecycle (SDLC).
• Evaluate and pilot emerging security technologies to maintain a proactive defense posture against evolving threats.
• Mentor junior team members and lead security awareness initiatives to foster a culture of collective responsibility.
• Architect secure cloud solutions that ensure continuous compliance with organizational policies and cloud-native best practices.
• Perform cloud hardening by evaluating infrastructure configurations and implementing rigorous security benchmarks.
• Oversee IAM strategies across multi-cloud environments (AWS/GCP) to enforce strict least-privilege access and identity governance.
• Automate security guardrails through Infrastructure as Code (IaC) to ensure consistent security deployment across all environments.
• Design centralized logging and monitoring frameworks to provide the visibility required for effective threat detection and response.
• Integrate SAST, DAST, and SCA tools into CI/CD pipelines to automate the detection of vulnerabilities in custom code and third-party libraries.
• Develop security blueprints for containerized environments (Kubernetes/Docker) covering image signing, pod security, and runtime protection.
• Define Data Loss Prevention (DLP) architectures to monitor and control the movement of sensitive data across cloud and hybrid environments.
• Map technical security controls to regulatory frameworks (SOC2, ISO 27001, GDPR) to ensure the architecture meets audit requirements.
• Security Frameworks: Proficient in NIST CSF, ISO 27001, and SOC2 control mapping.
• Cloud Architecture: Security design knowledge for AWS (EC2, S3, VPC, Lambda, IAM), Azure (VMs, KMS, Storage, App Services), and GCP (Compute Engine, Cloud Storage, Identity Management) environments.
• Threat Modeling: Expert in STRIDE/PASTA methodologies and infrastructure risk assessment.
• Identity & Access: Advanced IAM governance, Zero Trust architecture, and JIT access.
• Container Security: Hardening and orchestration security for Docker and Kubernetes.
• DevSecOps: Integrating SAST/DAST/SCA gating into automated CI/CD pipelines.
• Network Security: Implementing micro-segmentation, WAF, and API Security Gateways.
• Data Protection: Centralized secrets management (Vault) and PKI/Encryption standards.
• Security Observability: Architecting SIEM/SOAR telemetry for high-fidelity detection.
• Application Security: Deep knowledge of OWASP Top 10 and secure coding practices.
• Compliance: Technical auditing against FedRAMP, HIPAA, PCI-DSS standards and cloud security assessment methodologies.

Preferred Certifications

• CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional) or similar advanced security certification.
• CISM (Certified Information Security Manager) or GIAC Security Essentials (GSEC).
• Cloud architect certifications such as AWS Solutions Architect Professional, Azure Solutions Architect Expert, or Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect.
• Kubernetes security certifications (CKA, CKAD) or cloud-native security certifications.
• Experience with enterprise security frameworks and governance standards (NIST, ISO 27001, SOC 2).

Required Skills

• Cloud Security and Compliance
• Compliance
• Code Quality and Architecture