software security architect

Member Driven Technologies

<div>POSITION LOCATION
This position is eligible for a hybrid work arrangement. Currently 5 days of on-site work per month are required.
POSITION PURPOSE<div>
The role of the Security Architect at MDT is to ensure that security requirements necessary to protect MDT's mission, vision and business processes are adequately addressed. The Security Architect is responsible for designing and implementing comprehensive security solutions and strategies. This role serves as a key security and technical advisor and strategist, partnering with technology, development, and business teams to ensure secure-by-design solutions across the organization&rsquo;s technology landscape.
</div>DUTIES &amp; RESPONSIBILITIES
<ul><li>Design and implement security controls for cloud, on-premises, and hybrid environments (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP).</li><li>
Monitor and review cloud service provider security policies to help ensure compliance with organizational requirements.</li><li>
Partner with Enterprise Architects and Development teams to ensure security best practices and principles are embedded in their workflows.</li><li>
Conduct security assessments and risk analysis to identify vulnerabilities and propose mitigation strategies within the Zero Trust framework.</li><li>
Design and implement Zero Trust principles and frameworks to enhance the security posture of our systems and networks.</li><li>
Design and maintain robust CI/CD pipelines with integrated security checks to &quot;shift security left,&quot; ensuring vulnerabilities are identified early in the development process.</li><li>
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define access policies, user authentication mechanisms, and secure connectivity across various environments.</li><li>
Design and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deploy secure SSO solutions with identity providers (IdPs), directory services, and third-party applications for seamless and centralized authentication and authorization across multiple applications and systems.</li><li>
Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into effective security controls and solutions.
</li><li>Make recommendations to reduce risks.</li><li>
Supports administration of the enterprise security infrastructure including, but not limited to, the systems supporting: network security monitoring, two-factor authentication, web application firewalls, vulnerability management, endpoint detection and response, data loss prevention, and enterprise logging.
</li><li>Supports incident response processes.</li><li>
Compiles metrics for leadership.
</li><li>Assists in installing, implementing, and maintaining security software.</li><li>
Maintains the availability, patching, and operational functionality of assigned security systems.</li><li>
Evaluates new security tools, products, and solutions for applicability to security needs.</li><li>
Makes recommendations regarding purchase of security products.</li><li>
Ensures MDT&rsquo;s reputation is maintained internally and externally.</li><li>
Ensures appropriate levels of security and confidentiality are always maintained.</li><li>
Acts as a representative of MDT with business and professional organizations and external IT contacts.</li><li>
Keeps management informed of area activities and any significant concerns.</li><li>
Attends and participates in meetings as required.</li><li>
Completes accurate tickets, reports, records, and other documentation as necessary.</li><li>
Stay up to date with industry trends, emerging technologies, and security best practices to proactively identify potential threats and vulnerabilities.</li><li>
Responsible for working with the security team and other departments to ensure work is flowing effectively and timely throughout the organization.</li><li>
Assists in setting department and company standard practices and procedures.</li><li>
Responsible for working with company vendors to ensure the delivery of products or services is successful.</li><li>
Acts as a subject matter expert for co-workers and fosters a culture of continuous learning and cross-training.</li><li>
Assigned to the on-call rotation to support security operations.</li><li>
Stays informed of trends and changes in the information security field.</li><li>
Completes special projects and research studies as required.
</li><li>Keeps work area clean, secure, and well maintained</li></ul>
EDUCATION &amp; EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
<ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Computer Science or a related field, or an equivalent combination of training and experience in Computer Science.</li><li>
Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CCSK, or CCSP are highly desirable.</li><li>
Ten years of experience as a Security Architect or similar role, with a focus on cloud security and Zero Trust architecture.</li></ul>
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE<ul><li>
Strong knowledge of cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and associated security controls.</li><li>
Experience designing and implementing Zero Trust architectures, including network segmentation, secure access controls, and strong authentication mechanisms.</li><li>
Experience with designing and implementing Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) and Software-Defined Wide Area Network (SD-WAN).</li><li>
Experience with the design and integration of security into the SDLC by implementing secure coding standards, automated security testing (SAST, DAST), and vulnerability scanning.</li><li>
In-depth understanding of SSO protocols and standards (e.g., SAML, OAuth, OpenID Connect) and their implementation.</li><li>
Technical understanding of threat actor attack techniques.</li><li>
Familiarity with security frameworks and standards (e.g., NIST Cybersecurity Framework, ISO 27001, CIS Controls).</li><li>
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess complex security requirements and recommend appropriate solutions.</li><li>
Effective communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams and communicate security concepts to non-technical stakeholders.</li><li>
Self-motivated and ability to meet deadlines with minimal supervision.</li><li>
Well organized and attentive to detail.</li><li>
Strong leadership abilities.</li><li>
Project management skills.</li><li>
Ability to maintain confidentiality.</li></ul>
WORKING CONDITIONS
Special<ul><li>
No hazardous or significantly unpleasant conditions (such as in a typical office).</li><li>
Additional hours, including on-call with Saturday/Sunday support, as required.</li><li>
Long duration of computer workstation usage.</li></ul>
INTENT AND FUNCTION OF JOB DESCRIPTIONS
Job descriptions assist organizations in ensuring that the hiring process is fairly administered and that qualified employees are selected. They are also essential to an effective appraisal system and related promotion, transfer, layoff, and termination decisions. Well-constructed job descriptions are an integral part of any effective compensation system.
All descriptions have been reviewed to ensure that only essential functions and basic duties have been included. Peripheral tasks, only incidentally related to each position, have been excluded. Requirements, skills, and abilities included have been determined to be the minimal standards required to successfully perform the positions. In no instance, however, should the duties, responsibilities, and requirements delineated be interpreted as all inclusive. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate.
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, it is possible that requirements may be modified to reasonably accommodate disabled individuals. However, no accommodations will be made which may pose serious health or safety risks to the employee or others or which impose undue hardships on the organization.</div>

Security Architect

<div>POSITION LOCATION
This position is eligible for a hybrid work arrangement. Currently 5 days of on-site work per month are required.
POSITION PURPOSE
The role of the Security Architect at MDT is to ensure that security requirements necessary to protect MDT's mission, vision and business processes are adequately addressed. The Security Architect is responsible for designing and implementing comprehensive security solutions and strategies. This role serves as a key security and technical advisor and strategist, partnering with technology, development, and business teams to ensure secure-by-design solutions across the organization&rsquo;s technology landscape.
DUTIES &amp; RESPONSIBILITIES
<ul><li>Design and implement security controls for cloud, on-premises, and hybrid environments (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP).</li><li>
Monitor and review cloud service provider security policies to help ensure compliance with organizational requirements.</li><li>
Partner with Enterprise Architects and Development teams to ensure security best practices and principles are embedded in their workflows.</li><li>
Conduct security assessments and risk analysis to identify vulnerabilities and propose mitigation strategies within the Zero Trust framework.</li><li>
Design and implement Zero Trust principles and frameworks to enhance the security posture of our systems and networks.</li><li>
Design and maintain robust CI/CD pipelines with integrated security checks to &quot;shift security left,&quot; ensuring vulnerabilities are identified early in the development process.</li><li>
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define access policies, user authentication mechanisms, and secure connectivity across various environments.</li><li>
Design and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deploy secure SSO solutions with identity providers (IdPs), directory services, and third-party applications for seamless and centralized authentication and authorization across multiple applications and systems.</li><li>
Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into effective security controls and solutions.</li><li>
Make recommendations to reduce risks.</li><li>
Supports administration of the enterprise security infrastructure including, but not limited to, the systems supporting: network security monitoring, two-factor authentication, web application firewalls, vulnerability management, endpoint detection and response, data loss prevention, and enterprise logging.
</li><li>Supports incident response processes.</li><li>
Compiles metrics for leadership.</li><li>
Assists in installing, implementing, and maintaining security software.</li><li>
Maintains the availability, patching, and operational functionality of assigned security systems.</li><li>
Evaluates new security tools, products, and solutions for applicability to security needs.</li><li>
Makes recommendations regarding purchase of security products.</li><li>
Ensures MDT&rsquo;s reputation is maintained internally and externally.</li><li>
Ensures appropriate levels of security and confidentiality are always maintained.</li><li>
Acts as a representative of MDT with business and professional organizations and external IT contacts.</li><li>
Keeps management informed of area activities and any significant concerns.</li><li>
Attends and participates in meetings as required.</li><li>
Completes accurate tickets, reports, records, and other documentation as necessary.</li><li>
Stay up to date with industry trends, emerging technologies, and security best practices to proactively identify potential threats and vulnerabilities.</li><li>
Responsible for working with the security team and other departments to ensure work is flowing effectively and timely throughout the organization.</li><li>
Assists in setting department and company standard practices and procedures.</li><li>
Responsible for working with company vendors to ensure the delivery of products or services is successful.</li><li>
Acts as a subject matter expert for co-workers and fosters a culture of continuous learning and cross-training.</li><li>
Assigned to the on-call rotation to support security operations.</li><li>
Stays informed of trends and changes in the information security field.</li><li>
Completes special projects and research studies as required.
</li><li>Keeps work area clean, secure, and well maintained</li></ul>
EDUCATION &amp; EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
<ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Computer Science or a related field, or an equivalent combination of training and experience in Computer Science.</li><li>
Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CCSK, or CCSP are highly desirable.</li><li>
Ten years of experience as a Security Architect or similar role, with a focus on cloud security and Zero Trust architecture.</li></ul>
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE<ul><li>
Strong knowledge of cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and associated security controls.</li><li>
Experience designing and implementing Zero Trust architectures, including network segmentation, secure access controls, and strong authentication mechanisms.</li><li>
Experience with designing and implementing Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) and Software-Defined Wide Area Network (SD-WAN).</li><li>
Experience with the design and integration of security into the SDLC by implementing secure coding standards, automated security testing (SAST, DAST), and vulnerability scanning.</li><li>
In-depth understanding of SSO protocols and standards (e.g., SAML, OAuth, OpenID Connect) and their implementation.</li><li>
Technical understanding of threat actor attack techniques.</li><li>
Familiarity with security frameworks and standards (e.g., NIST Cybersecurity Framework, ISO 27001, CIS Controls).</li><li>
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess complex security requirements and recommend appropriate solutions.</li><li>
Effective communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams and communicate security concepts to non-technical stakeholders.</li><li>
Self-motivated and ability to meet deadlines with minimal supervision.</li><li>
Well organized and attentive to detail.</li><li>
Strong leadership abilities.</li><li>
Project management skills.</li><li>
Ability to maintain confidentiality.</li></ul>
WORKING CONDITIONS
Special<ul><li>
No hazardous or significantly unpleasant conditions (such as in a typical office).</li><li>
Additional hours, including on-call with Saturday/Sunday support, as required.</li><li>
Long duration of computer workstation usage.</li></ul>
INTENT AND FUNCTION OF JOB DESCRIPTIONS
Job descriptions assist organizations in ensuring that the hiring process is fairly administered and that qualified employees are selected. They are also essential to an effective appraisal system and related promotion, transfer, layoff, and termination decisions. Well-constructed job descriptions are an integral part of any effective compensation system.
All descriptions have been reviewed to ensure that only essential functions and basic duties have been included. Peripheral tasks, only incidentally related to each position, have been excluded. Requirements, skills, and abilities included have been determined to be the minimal standards required to successfully perform the positions. In no instance, however, should the duties, responsibilities, and requirements delineated be interpreted as all inclusive. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate.
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, it is possible that requirements may be modified to reasonably accommodate disabled individuals. However, no accommodations will be made which may pose serious health or safety risks to the employee or others or which impose undue hardships on the organization.</div>

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SC Cleared Security Architect

Accenture

Project Role : Security Architect 
Project 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 : One Identity Manager 
Good to have skills : NA 
Minimum 5 year(s) of experience is required 
Educational Qualification : 15 years full time education 
 
Summary: As a Security Architect, you will define the cloud security framework and architecture, ensuring it meets the business requirements and performance goals. Your typical day will involve collaborating with various teams to document the implementation of cloud security controls and facilitate the transition to cloud security-managed operations, ensuring that all security measures align with organizational objectives and compliance standards. You will engage in discussions to refine security strategies and provide guidance on best practices, contributing to a secure and efficient cloud environment. Roles &amp; 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. - Facilitate training sessions to enhance team knowledge and skills in cloud security. - Evaluate and recommend new security technologies and practices to improve the overall security posture. Professional &amp; Technical Skills: - Must To Have Skills: Proficiency in One Identity Manager. - Good To Have Skills: Experience with cloud security frameworks and compliance standards. - Strong understanding of identity and access management principles. - Experience in designing and implementing security architectures for cloud environments. - Familiarity with risk assessment methodologies and security best practices. Additional Information: - The candidate should have minimum 5 years of experience in One Identity Manager. - This position is based at our Bengaluru office. - A 15 years full time education is required.
 
15 years full time education

Project Role : Security Architect 
Project 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 : Security Compliance Management 
Good to have skills : Security Architecture Design 
Minimum 5 year(s) of experience is required 
Educational Qualification : 15 years full time education 
 
Summary: Seeking an experienced Security Architect/ Security Compliance Professional to lead and support the design, implementation, and maintenance of security governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) frameworks. This role ensures that the organization complies with industry standards and regulations such as ISO/IEC 27001, PCIDSS, NIST CSF, SOC 2, TISAX, and others. The candidate will work cross-functionally to manage audits, assess risks, and drive continuous improvement in the security posture of the organization. Your typical day will involve collaborating with various teams to document the implementation of cloud security controls and facilitating the transition to cloud security managed operations, ensuring that all security measures align with organizational standards and compliance requirements. You will also engage in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance the security posture of the organization. Roles &amp; Responsibilities: Expected to perform independently and become an SME or manage a team of GRC professional. Required active participation/contribution in client discussions. Contribute in providing solutions to compliance related complex situations Conduct regular assessments of security framework based or cloud security controls to ensure compliance with established standards. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and mitigate potential security risks. Professional &amp; Technical Skills: Proficient in Information Security, Cyber Security and Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC). Has significant exposure to evolving landscape of security compliance requirements Lead and manage security compliance initiatives across the organization. Manage/ Conduct gap assessments and implement controls in alignment with compliance standards (e.g., ISO 27001, PCIDSS, NIST, SOC 2, GDPR and other relevant frameworks). Coordinate and support internal and external security audits, including evidence collection and remediation planning. Partner with business, IT, and legal teams to ensure compliance requirements are understood and implemented. Develop and maintain security policies, procedures, and documentation in line with regulatory needs. Monitor compliance status and prepare reports and metrics for leadership. Educate teams on compliance requirements and drive a culture of security awareness. Relevant certifications : ISO27001LA/LI, ISO3100 or CISA, CISM, CRISC, or equivalent. Additional Information: The candidate should have 6-8 years of relevant experience in Information Security Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC). A 15 years of full time education is required. This position is based at our Gurgaon/ Bangalore and Other Accenture locations
 
15 years full time education

Concentrix

<div><div><div>Information Technology
</div><div><div><div>Location</div><div>
Egypt</div></div></div><div></div><div> 
Job Title:
Security AI Architect - with English and (English, Italian, French, German and Spanish)
Job Description
Key Responsibilities<ul><li>
Lead customer workshops to assess AI readiness from identity, data, and compliance perspectives.</li><li>
Define and articulate AI governance frameworks covering policy, access, data protection, and risk management.</li><li>
Translate complex Microsoft security and compliance capabilities (Entra ID, Purview, Defender, M365, Azure AI) into actionable recommendations.</li><li>
Advise on the secure enablement of generative AI tools such as Microsoft Copilot, Copilot Studio, and Azure AI Foundry</li><li>
Design pragmatic approaches for data boundary enforcement, labeling, DLP, and prompt-safety controls.</li><li>
Review identity and access management for AI workloads&mdash;MFA, Conditional Access, privileged identity controls, and just-in-time elevation.</li><li>
Recommend monitoring, auditing, and incident-response strategies for AI misuse or data leakage.</li><li>
Present findings and next steps to IT Management stakeholders with clear business and compliance implications.</li></ul>
Required Qualifications<ul><li>
5+ years cloud security, compliance, or architecture, ideally in Enterprise Microsoft environments.</li><li>
Proven experience advising enterprise customers on secure adoption of M365 &amp; AI workloads (Copilot, Copilot Chat, Copilot Studio, AI Foundry).</li><li>
Deep hands-on knowledge of security, governance &amp; management on Microsoft Purview, Microsoft Fabric, AI Foundry, Microsoft 365 Administration</li><li>
Working hands-on knowledge of security, governance &amp; management on Microsoft Entra, Defender for Cloud Apps, Azure Policy</li><li>
Understanding of responsible AI principles, privacy by design, and regulatory alignment (GDPR, ISO, NIST).</li><li>
Strong ability to lead short, outcome-driven consulting engagements and communicate with executives.</li><li>
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, capable of simplifying complex security &amp; governance topics.</li></ul>
Preferred experience<ul><li>
Previous consulting or customer-facing experience at a major Microsoft partner.</li><li>
Familiarity with AI governance frameworks, model risk management, and data-driven decisioning.</li><li>
Working knowledge of Azure AI, AI Foundry, Microsoft Fabric security and compliance configurations.</li><li>
Experience in building RACI models, acceptable-use policies, or risk registers for AI or cloud platforms.</li><li>
Exposure to FinOps or cost optimization in Microsoft 365 and Azure environments</li></ul>
Required Certifications<ul><li>
Microsoft Certified: Cybersecurity Architect Expert (SC-100)</li><li>
Microsoft Certified: Information Protection Administrator (SC-401)</li><li>
Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate (AZ-500)</li><li>
Bonus: Microsoft Certified: Azure AI Engineer Associate (AI-102) or equivalent</li></ul>
Location:
EGY Work-at-Home
Language Requirements:
Time Type:
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Security AI Architect - with English and (English, Italian, French, German and Spanish)

Project Role : Security Architect 
Project 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 : Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) 
Good to have skills : NA 
Minimum 5 year(s) of experience is required 
Educational Qualification : 15 years full time education 
 
Summary: The QRadar L3 Security Analyst is a senior member of the SOC team, responsible for leading complex investigations, optimizing SIEM use cases, and driving threat detection and response strategies. This role requires deep expertise in QRadar, threat intelligence, and incident response. Roles &amp; Responsibilities: &bull; Lead investigation and response for high-severity security incidents &bull; Design, implement, and optimize QRadar correlation rules, offenses, and custom use cases &bull; Integrate new log sources and ensure complete visibility across the environment &bull; Perform threat hunting using QRadar and external threat intelligence feeds &bull; Conduct forensic analysis and root cause investigations for advanced threats &bull; Collaborate with SOC, IR, and threat intelligence teams to improve detection capabilities &bull; Develop and maintain QRadar dashboards, reports, and offense workflows &bull; Mentor L1 and L2 analysts and conduct training sessions &bull; Participate in red/blue team exercises and tabletop simulations &bull; Ensure compliance with security policies, standards, and regulatory requirements Professional &amp; Technical Skills: &bull; 5+ years of experience in SOC or cybersecurity operations &bull; Expert-level knowledge of IBM QRadar SIEM (architecture, rule tuning, log source integration) &bull; Strong understanding of MITRE ATT&amp;CK, kill chain, and threat modeling &bull; Experience with forensic tools, malware analysis, and packet capture analysis &bull; Proficiency in scripting (Python, Bash, Regex) for automation and log parsing &bull; Familiarity with SOAR platforms and integration with QRadar &bull; Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills Additional Information: &bull; Experience in MSSP or multi-tenant environments &bull; Exposure to cloud SIEM integrations (Azure Sentinel, AWS GuardDuty) &bull; Knowledge of compliance frameworks (ISO 27001, NIST, PCI-DSS, GDPR) &bull; Bachelor&rsquo;s or Master&rsquo;s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field &bull; Preferred certifications: o IBM QRadar Certified Deployment Professional o GIAC (GCIA, GCIH), CISSP, CEH, CHFI
 
15 years full time education

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