Cloud Security Lead Consultant / Architect

Role Summary A Cloud Security Consultant/Architect who can both design secure cloud architectures and lead a team of security engineers/consultants. This role blends hands-on technical depth with people leadership — you'll drive security strategy for client engagements while mentoring and growing a team.

Key Responsibilities

Architecture & Consulting

· Design and review secure cloud architectures across AWS, and Azure (multi-cloud exposure preferred)

· Lead security assessments, cloud posture reviews for client environments

· Define and implement cloud security frameworks — IAM, network segmentation, data protection, encryption, key management

· Architect solutions for Zero Trust, CSPM, CWPP, CIEM, and SIEM/SOAR integrations

· Guide clients on compliance and regulatory alignment (ISO 27001, SOC 2, PCI-DSS, GDPR, HIPAA as applicable)

· Own security automation initiatives

Team Leadership

· Lead, mentor, and upskill a team of cloud security engineers/consultants

· Own resource planning, task allocation, and quality of delivery across engagements

· Conduct technical reviews and ensure architecture/consulting deliverables meet quality bars

· Act as the primary technical escalation point for the team and clients

· Drive hiring, onboarding, and career development conversations for team members





· Foster a culture of continuous learning — encourage certifications, knowledge-sharing sessions, and staying current with evolving threats

Client & Stakeholder Management

· Serve as a trusted advisor to client CISOs/security leadership

· Translate technical risk into business-relevant language for leadership audiences

· Manage engagement scope, timelines, and stakeholder expectations independently

Required Skills & Experience

· Strong hands-on experience with at least one major cloud provider (AWS/Azure); multi-cloud is a plus

· Deep understanding of cloud-native security services (e.g., AWS Security Hub/GuardDuty, Azure Defender, GCP Security Command Center)

· Experience with IAM design, network security, container/Kubernetes security, and DevSecOps practices

· Proven track record of leading a team (formal or informal) — reviewing work, unblocking engineers, owning outcomes

· Excellent client-facing communication and presentation skills

· Experience with security tooling: SIEM, CSPM/CWPP platforms such as Wiz, vulnerability management tools

Preferred Certifications

· CCSP, CISSP, AWS Certified Security – Specialty, Azure Security Engineer Associate,

Soft Skills

· Robust ownership mindset

· Ability to balance hands-on technical work with leadership/administrative responsibilities

📌 Cloud security (Bengaluru)
🏢 Trigent Software
📍 Bengaluru