Cyber Security Architect

Role Summary:We are seeking a Security Architect to design and drive security architecture for an enterprise Security Baseline Platform. This role will be responsible for defining role-based access controls (RBAC), governance frameworks, and security baseline standards to ensure the platform is secure, compliant, and audit-ready.The ideal candidate will bring strong expertise in access control design, security architecture, and baseline-driven hardening practices, with the ability to translate business and regulatory requirements into scalable, enforceable security controls.Key Responsibilities:•Design and implement RBAC models, access policies, and least-privilege frameworks•Define and enforce security baseline standards aligned to enterprise and regulatory requirements•Architect governance workflows for access control, approvals, and auditability•Integrate security controls across data, APIs, applications, and enterprise systems•Collaborate with engineering teams to embed secure-by-design principles•Support design of lifecycle controls including provisioning, reviews, and decommissioning•Ensure alignment with compliance, audit, and risk management requirementSkills:•Strong expertise in RBAC design, IAM, and access governance•Knowledge of security baseline frameworks and hardening standards•Experience designing security controls for enterprise platforms•Understanding of auditability, compliance, and risk-driven security design•Familiarity with IAM/IGA systems and SSO integration•Understanding of API security, authentication, and authorization patterns•Knowledge of application security and secure coding practices•Experience working with cloud and/or hybrid enterprise environments•Experience with role lifecycle management, segregation of duties (SoD), and approval workflows•Understanding of regulatory and compliance expectations (e.g., BFSI, enterprise security standards)•Ability to design audit-ready systems with traceability and logging•Strong experience working in Agile environments•Ability to work closely with architects, developers, and business stakeholders•Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skillsExperience•10+ years of experience in cybersecurity or security architecture roles•Hands-on experience designing RBAC and IAM controls for enterprise systems•Experience defining and implementing security baselines or configuration standards•Experience working on platforms requiring governance, auditability, and compliance•Prior experience in regulated industries (e.g., Banking, Financial Services) preferred•Experience with security benchmarks (e.g., CIS, STIG)•Familiarity with policy-as-code or automated compliance frameworks•Exposure to workflow-driven platforms and lifecycle governance models•Experience supporting large-scale transformation or platform modernization initiatives