Solution Architect

Pelorus; Mumbai; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 5,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Pelorus is seeking a Solution Architect in Mumbai to design scalable, secure IT architectures with strong cloud security across AWS, Azure, and GCP. You will lead security-focused architecture initiatives, assess risks, and guide teams through secure design patterns.

You will collaborate with stakeholders to embed security into digital transformation projects, lead PoCs for advanced security tools, and ensure compliance across regulatory domains.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years in cybersecurity roles, specifically in solution architecture or engineering.
• Experience designing and securing cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, and GCP.
• Hands-on with firewalls, IDS/IPS, SIEMs, endpoint security, and data protection technologies.
• Strong understanding of secure coding practices, threat modeling, and security design patterns.
• Familiarity with DevSecOps methodologies and CI/CD pipeline security.
• Strong knowledge of network security, application security, and cryptography.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and lead cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement scalable and secure architectures for IT systems, applications, and networks.
• Integrate cybersecurity measures into business systems and digital transformation projects.
• Develop architecture blueprints and high-level designs following security best practices.
• Conduct security assessments to identify vulnerabilities, threats, and risks.
• Recommend mitigation strategies to address identified risks.
• Stay updated on emerging threats and ensure system architectures remain resilient.
• Collaborate with IT teams, developers, and business leaders to align security strategies with business objectives.
• Communicate complex security concepts effectively to non-technical stakeholders.
• Act as a trusted advisor for security-related discussions and solutions.
• Work with regulatory teams to ensure architectures meet compliance requirements.
• Perform audits and reviews to maintain effective security controls.
• Evaluate and recommend new technologies to improve security posture.
• Lead proof-of-concept initiatives for advanced security tools and technologies.
• Implement cloud security strategies for multi‑cloud and hybrid environments.
• Develop and maintain detailed architectural documentation.
• Define and enforce security policies, frameworks, and guidelines.
• Provide guidance and training to IT teams on secure development and architecture practices.

Skills

Architecture design

Cloud security

Threat modeling

DevSecOps

CI/CD

Network security

Cryptography

Security architecture

Communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in CS/IT/Cybersecurity

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

Firewalls

IDS/IPS

SIEM

Endpoint security

Data protection

Job description

Solution Architect

Job Location:

Mumbai

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Design and implement scalable and secure architectures for IT systems, applications, and networks
• Integrate cybersecurity measures into business systems and digital transformation projects
• Develop architecture blueprints and high-level designs following security best practices
• Conduct security assessments to identify vulnerabilities, threats, and risks
• Recommend mitigation strategies to address identified risks
• Stay updated on emerging threats and ensure system architectures remain resilient
• Collaborate with IT teams, developers, and business leaders to align security strategies with business objectives
• Communicate complex security concepts effectively to non-technical stakeholders
• Act as a trusted advisor for security-related discussions and solutions
• Work with regulatory teams to ensure architectures meet compliance requirements
• Perform audits and reviews to maintain effective security controls
• Evaluate and recommend new technologies to improve security posture
• Lead proof-of-concept initiatives for advanced security tools and technologies
• Implement cloud security strategies for multi‑cloud and hybrid environments
• Develop and maintain detailed architectural documentation
• Define and enforce security policies, frameworks, and guidelines
• Provide guidance and training to IT teams on secure development and architecture practices

Skills Required:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field
• 5–10 years of experience in cybersecurity roles, specifically in solution architecture or engineering
• Experience designing and securing cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, and GCP
• Hands‑on experience with firewalls, IDS/IPS, SIEMs, endpoint security, and data protection technologies
• Strong understanding of secure coding practices, threat modeling, and security design patterns
• Familiarity with DevSecOps methodologies and CI/CD pipeline security
• Strong knowledge of network security, application security, and cryptography
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving abilities
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Ability to work independently and lead cross‑functional teams

Preferred Certifications:

• CISSP
• CCSP
• TOGAF
• AWS / Azure / GCP Solution Architect Certifications
• CISM
• SABSA
• CDP
• Equivalent cybersecurity and cloud architecture certifications