Discover your future at CitiWorking at Citi is far more than just a job. A career with us means joining a team of approximately 219,000 dedicated people from around the globe. At Citi, you’ll have the opportunity to grow your career, give back to your community and make a real impact.Job OverviewCyber Architect Req – C13 – DescriptionThe Cyber Architect is a mid-level professional position responsible for driving efforts to proactively drive secure-by-design and secure-by-default programs (on-prem & cloud) who will identify threats, risks, and security gaps, ensure building of sufficient security controls, and monitor to results for continuous improvement.The overall objective of this role is to ensure the execution of Information Security directives and activities in alignment with Citi's data security policy and drive value for tech, business and external clients.Responsibilities:Engage early with business and tech partners and ensure the inclusion of information security from inception of all software and solutionsPartner with solution architects to create secure-by-design architectures in accordance with secure architecture principlesThreat model and identify threats and security controls that can mitigate themComplete Architecture Review Analysis (ARAs) on critical applications, identify security gaps, and ensure mitigationComplete cloud architecture reviews for SaaS solutions and evaluate vendor designs and offeringsServe as a subject matter expert on secure architecture patterns, recommended security solutions, API security, secure secret management, secure public cloud solutions, secure SaaS solutionsThreat model existing identified high risk use cases, and solution for compensating controls and mitigationParticipate in peer-reviews, engage in constructive dialog, critical thinking to drive the best value for clientsActively engage in working groups to drive improvements to security policies, standards, proceduresIdentify opportunities for improving maturity of security architectureBe thought leaders for emerging technologies,



best practices, industry standards and add to the shaping the future of cyber architectureIdentify and proactively work on opportunities which simplify, fix, and allow clients to thriveQualifications:13+ years of relevant experienceProficient in threat modelingProficient in cloud security – AWS, Azure, GCPProficient in API security, SOA-architecture, microservicesCritical thinking skillsSelf-starter, analytical, and a problem-solverResearch skills and willingness to keep learningWorks with minimal supervisionExperienced in influencing peers, stakeholders, and managementLeads by example and strong work ethicsClear and concise written and verbal communicationProven influencing and relationship management skillsEducation:Bachelor’s degree/University degree or equivalent experienceMaster’s degree preferredSecurity certifications preferredThis job description provides a high-level review of the types of work performed. Other job-related duties may be assigned as required.------------------------------------------------------Job Family Group: Technology------------------------------------------------------Job Family:Information Security------------------------------------------------------Time Type:Full time------------------------------------------------------Most Relevant Skills Please see the requirements listed above.------------------------------------------------------Other Relevant Skills For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.------------------------------------------------------Citi is an equal chance employer, and qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law.If you are a person with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to use our search tools and/or apply for a career opportunity review Accessibility at Citi (opens in new window).View Citi’s EEO Policy Statement (opens in new window) and the Know Your Rights (opens in new window) poster.

📌 Cyber Security Architect -Vice President (Chennai)
🏢 Citigroup
📍 Chennai