Senior Software Security Architect

Commvault; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Continuous professional development

Inclusive company culture

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Job summary

Commvault is seeking a Senior Software Security Architect to lead the design and evaluation of secure software architectures. This role demands deep expertise in security architecture review and threat modeling, along with a solid understanding of modern software development practices. Candidates should have experience with automated tools for security architecture analysis and relevant security certifications.

Join a company that empowers resilience in data security and experience a culture of continuous professional development and inclusivity.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in application or software security architecture.
• Strong knowledge of threat modeling methodologies.
• Hands-on experience conducting security architecture reviews.
• Familiarity with automated security architecture tools.
• Strong understanding of secure coding practices.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth security architecture reviews across systems.
• Perform threat modeling to identify security risks.
• Work closely with development teams to design secure systems.
• Evaluate automated tools for security assessments.
• Maintain security architecture documentation.
• Provide guidance on security controls and design patterns.
• Improve internal security standards and frameworks.
• Stay current on emerging threats and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Application or software security architecture

Threat modeling methodologies (e.g., STRIDE, PASTA, OCTAVE)

Security architecture reviews for complex systems

Automated security architecture tools (e.g., IriusRisk, ThreatModeler)

Secure coding practices

Communication skills

Education

Relevant certifications (e.g., CSSLP, CISSP)

Tools

IriusRisk

ThreatModeler

Microsoft Threat Modeling Tool

Job description

We’ve learned that scammers are impersonating Commvault team members—including HR and leadership—via email or text. These bad actors may conduct fake interviews and ask for personal information, such as your social security number.

What to know

Commvault does not conduct interviews by email or text.

We will never ask you to submit sensitive documents (including banking information, SSN, etc) before your first day.

Commvault (NASDAQ: CVLT) is the gold standard in cyber resilience. The company empowers customers to uncover, take action, and rapidly recover from cyberattacks – keeping data safe and businesses resilient. The company’s unique AI-powered platform combines best-in-class data protection, exceptional data security, advanced data intelligence, and lightning-fast recovery across any workload or cloud at the lowest TCO. For over 25 years, more than 100,000 organizations and a vast partner ecosystem have relied on Commvault to reduce risks, improve governance, and do more with data.

Senior Software Security Architect

The Opportunity

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Software Security Architect to lead the design and evaluation of secure software architectures across a diverse range of systems and applications. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in security architecture review and threat modeling, with a strong understanding of modern software development practices and security best practices. Experience with automated tools for security architecture analysis and relevant security certifications is strongly preferred.

What you’ll do

• Conduct in-depth security architecture reviews across cloud, on‑premises, and hybrid environments.
• Perform threat modeling to identify potential security risks and define mitigation strategies early in the development lifecycle.
• Work closely with development teams, DevOps, and product owners to design secure systems and guide secure software design decisions.
• Evaluate and implement automated tools to support architecture reviews and continuous security assessments.
• Create and maintain security architecture documentation and reusable patterns.
• Provide expert guidance on security controls, design patterns, and industry best practices.
• Contribute to the development and improvement of internal security standards, frameworks, and processes.
• Stay current on emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and regulatory requirements.

Who you are

• 5+ years of experience in application or software security architecture.
• Strong knowledge of threat modeling methodologies (e.g., STRIDE, PASTA, OCTAVE).
• Hands‑on experience conducting security architecture reviews for complex systems.
• Familiarity with automated security architecture tools (e.g., IriusRisk, ThreatModeler, Microsoft Threat Modeling Tool, or similar).
• Experience in reviewing architecture GenAI solutions.
• Strong understanding of secure coding practices, software development lifecycle (SDLC), and DevSecOps integration.
• Excellent communication skills to collaborate with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

• Relevant certifications such as CSSLP, CISSP, SABSA, TOGAF, or GICSP.
• Experience in regulated environments (e.g., finance, healthcare, or critical infrastructure).
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and associated security architectures.
• Experience working in Agile or CI/CD environments.

You’ll love working here because

• Continuous professional development, product training, and career pathing.
• An inclusive company culture, an opportunity to join our Community Guilds.
• Personal accident cover and Term life cover.

CommVault is an equal‑opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are always committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status and we will not discriminate against on the basis of such characteristics or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we work.

CommVault’s goal is to make interviewing inclusive and accessible to all candidates and employees. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation to participate in the interview process or apply for a position at Commvault, please email [e-mail]. For any inquiries not related to an accommodation please reach out to [e-mail].