IN-Senior Manager Security Architect RC Central Advisory Bangalore

Line of Service

Advisory

Industry/Sector

FS X-Sector

Specialism

Risk

Management Level

Senior Manager

Job Description & Summary

Security Architect is responsible for designing, building, testing and implementing security systems within an organisation’s IT network. A Security Architect is expected to have a thorough understanding of complex IT systems and stay up to date with the latest security standards, systems and authentication protocols, as well as industry best practices and security products.

*Why PWC

At PwC, you will be part of a vibrant community of solvers that leads with trust and creates distinctive outcomes for our clients and communities. This purpose-led and values-driven work, powered by technology in an environment that drives innovation, will enable you to make a tangible impact in the real world. We reward your contributions, support your wellbeing, and offer inclusive benefits, flexibility programmes and mentorship that will help you thrive in work and life. Together, we grow, learn, care, collaborate, and create a future of infinite experiences for each other. Learn more about us.

At PwC, we believe in providing equal employment opportunities, without any discrimination on the grounds of gender, ethnic background, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, religion or other beliefs, perceived differences and status protected by law. We strive to create an environment where each one of our people can bring their true selves and contribute to their personal growth and the firm’s growth. To enable this, we have zero tolerance for any discrimination and harassment based on the above considerations. "

Responsibilities:

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

In addition to anticipating possible security threats and identifying areas of weakness in a network system, a Security Architect must respond promptly and effectively to possible breaches of security. A Security Architect job description includes:

• Reviewing current system security measures and recommending and implementing enhancements
• Understanding layered network architecture and identify and analyse touch points with critical systems like Finance, SAP and connectivity with cloud environment
• Understand hybrid-cloud environments and services. Provide recommendations for best practices of configuring the same.
• Conducting regular system tests and ensuring continuous monitoring of network security
• Developing project timelines for ongoing system upgrades
• Ensuring all personnel have access to the IT system limited by need and role
• Establishing disaster recovery procedures and conducting breach of security drills
• Promptly responding to all security incidents and providing thorough post-event analyses

As a senior member of the IT team, a Security Architect is responsible for cultivating a culture of security awareness and arranging continuing education of personnel to ensure security policies are adhered to at all times.

Mandatory skill sets:

• Extensive experience in information security and/or IT risk management with a focus on security, performance and reliability
• Solid understanding of security protocols, cryptography, authentication, authorisation and security
• Good working knowledge of current IT risks and experience implementing security solutions
• Experience implementing multi-factor authentication, single sign-on, identity management or related technologies
• Ability to interact with a broad cross-section of personnel to explain and enforce security measures
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills as well as business acumen and a commercial outlook
• Technical expertise in Network security, Application security, Cloud security, Endpoint security, Encryption and cryptography
• Familiarity with NIST, ISO 27001, and CIS

Preferred skill sets:

Additional advanced security qualifications such as SABSA (Sherwood Applied Business Security Architecture), COBIT, CISA, CISM and CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional) certifications are desirable.

Years of experience required:

10+ years

Education qualification:

Any graduate or Post Graduate  

Education (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified)

Degrees/Field of Study required: Master Degree, Bachelor Degree

Degrees/Field of Study preferred:

Certifications (if blank, certifications not specified)

Required Skills

Security Architecture Design

Optional Skills

Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, Analytical Thinking, Cloud Security, Coaching and Feedback, Communication, Conducting Research, Creativity, Cyber Defense, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Embracing Change, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Encryption, Inclusion, Influence, Information Security, Innovation, Intellectual Curiosity, Intelligence Analysis, Intelligence Report, Intrusion Detection, Intrusion Detection System (IDS), IT Operations {+ 26 more}

Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)

Travel Requirements

Not Specified

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

No

Government Clearance Required?

No

Job Posting End Date