Key Responsibilities

- Define and govern enterprise cybersecurity architecture frameworks, standards, and security control patterns to protect IT, cloud, and digital platforms.
- Develop risk-driven security solution architectures, providing high-level guidance to mitigate cyber risks and improve resilience.
- Review and endorse cybersecurity architecture blueprints for compliance with enterprise security governance.
- Maintain the Architecture Repository with cybersecurity artifacts, threat models, and roadmaps.
- Manage end-to-end cybersecurity architectural engagements, identifying gaps and defining transition roadmaps.
- Evaluate current-state and define target-state cybersecurity architectures across business and technology domains.
- Support Technology Excellence by translating cybersecurity roadmaps into executable security controls.
- Evaluate technical and architectural proposals from a cybersecurity perspective, offering expert recommendations.

Overview

- The Senior Cybersecurity Architecture Expert is a pivotal role within the telecom sector, responsible for shaping and safeguarding the organization's cybersecurity posture across its digital and IT landscapes.
- Based in Hyderabad with remote work flexibility, this expert will lead the development and maintenance of comprehensive cybersecurity architectures and roadmaps, ensuring they align with enterprise security principles and regulatory mandates.
- This role requires strategic oversight and technical leadership in evaluating existing cybersecurity frameworks, identifying vulnerabilities, and formulating robust, future-proof architectures.




- The expert will work closely with cross-functional teams to influence and implement security standards, policies, and practices that protect sensitive data and maintain system integrity.
- In a rapidly evolving threat landscape, the position demands a proactive approach to cybersecurity, leveraging continuous threat intelligence and market trends to optimize security investments and resilience.
- The role also involves significant engagement with stakeholders, including C-level executives, to advocate for security initiatives and ensure alignment with organizational goals.
- The expert will be instrumental in driving cybersecurity efficiency, conducting optimization studies, and translating findings into actionable roadmaps with measurable outcomes.
- This position is crucial in ensuring that the company's cybersecurity architecture is both innovative and compliant, supporting the organization's growth and technological advancements.

Requirements

- Master’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Security, Computer Science, or Telecommunications preferred; Bachelor’s degree required.
- Minimum of 12 years of relevant experience, with at least 5 years in a senior cybersecurity architecture role.
- Professional certifications such as TOGAF, SABSA, CISSP, CISM, or relevant cloud security certifications (AWS, Azure, GCP) are preferred.
- Proven leadership experience in large-scale cybersecurity architecture transformations and implementations.
- Solid knowledge of telecommunications industry standards, enterprise environments, and global security regulations.
- Deep expertise in cybersecurity architecture domains such as Zero Trust, IAM, Network & Cloud Security, and Data Protection.

📌 Senior Cybersecurity Architect (Hyderabad)
🏢 Net Connect
📍 Hyderabad