About this role
Business Function
Technology and Operations (T&O) enables and empowers the bank with an efficient, nimble and resilient infrastructure through a strategic focus on productivity, quality & control, technology, people capability and innovation. In Group T&O, we manage the majority of the Bank's operational processes and inspire to delight our business partners through our multiple banking delivery channels.
Job Summary
- Experienced Security Architect role focused on strengthening the Bank’s and vendors’ security architecture, regulatory compliance, and ATM logical security.
- Responsible for assessing and improving security posture across systems, data, applications, and networks in line with industry standards, regulations, and best practices.
Key Responsibilities
Security Architecture Design:
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Design and implement robust security architecture for cloud, on-premises, and hybrid environments.
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Conduct internal architecture reviews to validate design adequacy, security controls, and alignment with Bank standards before implementation, followed by annual or half-yearly reviews based on criticality.
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Develop and enforce security policies, standards, and procedures across systems and applications.
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Define security requirements, understand data flows, and partner with teams to enable secure design and integration. Risk Management & Compliance:
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Conduct risk assessments and recommend mitigation strategies.
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Ensure compliance with relevant regulatory frameworks, including ISO 27001, NIST, and PCI-DSS.
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Support audits and regulatory responses across DPSC, RBI Cybersecurity Framework, SEBI CSCRF, IT outsourcing, and digital lending requirements. ATM Logical Security:
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Ensure ATM logical controls are aligned with Bank standards.
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Conduct periodic ATM security assessments covering vulnerabilities, host security, and control effectiveness.
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Perform governance reviews of ATM logical security controls. Collaboration & Guidance:
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Act as a security advisor to business, IT, vendors, partners, and application teams.
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Lead threat modeling and security reviews for new systems, projects, and services. Regulatory Reporting:
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Ensure timely and accurate submission of regulatory returns and reports, including Quarterly Cyber KRI and Tranche I, II, and III submissions.
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Maintain records of regulatory submissions, approvals, and RBI correspondence. Training & Awareness:
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Conduct training and awareness on RBI regulations and compliance practices.
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Promote regulatory compliance and ethical conduct across the organization. Monitoring & Response:
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Partner with Security Operations to enhance monitoring and incident response capabilities.
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Support security breach investigations and root cause analysis. Security Tools & Technologies:
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Manage security solutions such as SIEM, EDR, WAF, and IAM.
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Track emerging cybersecurity trends, technologies, and threat landscapes.
Requirements
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Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related field; Master’s preferred.
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10+ years of cybersecurity experience, including 5+ years in security architecture or engineering.
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Preferred certifications: CISSP, CISM, CISA, AWS/Azure/GCP Security Specialty, or equivalent. Skills & Competencies:
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Strong understanding of security principles, architecture, and technologies.
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Strong knowledge of cloud platforms, including AWS, Azure, and GCP, and cloud security frameworks.
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Familiarity with microservices and container security, including Docker and Kubernetes.
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Proven ability to conduct security assessments and interpret security reports.
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Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to engage internal and external stakeholders effectively.
Location
I-Think Techno, Kanjurmarg
Job:
Technology
Schedule:
Regular
Employee Status:
Full time