Job DescriptionAs a Cyber Architect at EXL, you will design and govern the security posture of AI-driven platforms and enterprise systems across EXL's client portfolio — spanning BFSI, healthcare, and insurance. You will own end-to-end security architecture aligned with OpenAI Daybreak, NIST, and zero-trust principles, and embed AI-native vulnerability management into EXL's delivery model.
nResponsibilities
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- Partner with CISOs, engineering leads, and compliance teams.n
- Chair security architecture review boards, define secure SDLC standards, and ensure alignment with regulatory requirements (DPDP, GDPR, HIPAA, SOC 2).n
- Architect security controls for multi-cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP) including IAM, data encryption, network segmentation, and secure API design.n
- Align with EXL's NVIDIA and AWS partner ecosystem frameworks.n
- Ensure architecture decisions comply with applicable frameworks — NIST CSF, ISO 27001, CIS Controls, and sector-specific mandates.n




- Track emerging threat landscapes, AI cyber tooling, and vendor capability (e.g., OpenAI Daybreak partner program).n
- Drive internal capability builds, reusable security patterns, and thought leadership assets for EXL's security practice.n

nEducation
nBachelor's or master's degree in computer science, Information Security, or a related engineering discipline. Equivalent demonstrable experience accepted.
nExperience
n10+ years in cybersecurity roles, with at least 5 years in a security architecture or principal engineer capacity. Hands-on experience across penetration testing, SOC operations, or red-team engagements is a solid advantage.
nCertifications (preferred)
nOne or more of: CISSP, CISM, SABSA, TOGAF (security track), or AWS/Azure Security Specialty. Additional certifications such as OSCP, GREM, or CCSP are valued.

📌 SM/AVP- Cyber Architect (Ghaziabad)
🏢 EXL
📍 Ghaziabad