Cyber Security Architect - Threat Modeling

Role & Responsibilities :

- Lead Application Security and Product Security initiatives across the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC).

- Perform Threat Modeling (STRIDE, PASTA, Microsoft Threat Modeling Tool) to identify and mitigate security risks.

- Conduct Security Architecture, Design Reviews, and Secure Code Reviews for enterprise applications and cloud-native products.

- Implement and drive Secure SDLC (SSDLC) practices across development teams.

- Integrate security into CI/CD pipelines using DevSecOps methodologies.

- Perform SAST, DAST, SCA, vulnerability assessments, and penetration testing while ensuring timely remediation.

- Design and implement security controls for Azure/AWS cloud environments, containers (Docker/Kubernetes), and APIs.

- Collaborate with Engineering, DevOps, QA, Product Management, and Security teams to embed Security by Design principles.

- Define security standards aligned with OWASP Top 10, NIST, ISO 27001, CWE, and CIS Benchmarks.

- Mentor development teams on secure coding practices and conduct security awareness sessions.

- Support security audits, compliance initiatives, and customer security assessments.

- Stay updated with emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and industry best practices.

Preferred Candidate Profile :

- 15+ years of experience in Application Security or Product Security.

- Strong expertise in Secure SDLC (SSDLC) and Threat Modeling (STRIDE, PASTA, Attack Trees).

- Hands-on experience in Security Architecture, Secure Design Reviews, and Secure Code Reviews.

- Strong knowledge of Cloud Security (Azure and/or AWS), including identity, networking, storage, and compute security.

- Experience with SAST, DAST, SCA tools such as Fortify, Checkmarx, Veracode, Coverity, SonarQube, Black Duck, Snyk, or AppScan.

- Good understanding of DevSecOps, CI/CD pipelines, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, Jenkins, GitLab CI, or similar platforms.

- Experience securing Web, Mobile, APIs, Thick Client, and Cloud-Native Applications.

- Hands-on knowledge of Docker, Kubernetes, and container security.

- Strong understanding of OWASP Top 10, CWE, NIST, ISO 27001, and secure coding practices.

- Experience in vulnerability management, penetration testing, and remediation.

- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to work across global engineering teams.

- Certifications such as CISSP, CSSLP, CEH, OSCP, CISM, Azure Security Engineer (AZ-500), or AWS Security Specialty are preferred.