Senior Cybersecurity Architect /Engineer (IMA & AI Security)

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Are you a technical expert who excels at the intersection of Identity Governance, Cloud Security, and Artificial Intelligence?

We are seeking a hands‑on Senior Security Architect to join our core Security Architecture team. In this mission‑critical role, you will support a leading US‑based Healthcare Data Analytics client, focusing on securing the next generation of AI‑driven healthcare solutions. Identity is a major product pillar for this position, and we are looking for a professional who can design robust authorization layers while safeguarding cutting‑edge MLOps pipelines.

Key Position Details

• Location: Hyderabad (Hybrid: 3 days WFO compulsory)
• Experience: 5 – 8 years
• Joining Status: Immediate joiner (max 30‑day notice)
• Client: Leading US Healthcare Data Analytics client
• Focus Area: End‑to‑End Identity Governance (IGA/PAM), Zero Trust Architecture, and AI/MLOps workload protection

Responsibilities

• Identity Excellence: Enhance IGA/PAM solutions (SailPoint, CyberArk, etc.) to manage complex access for human users and AI service accounts within a Service‑Oriented Architecture (SOA).
• Secure AI/ML Pipelines: Perform deep‑dive security assessments on MLOps platforms and data pipelines; manage model integrity and lead adversarial attack simulations (evasion, poisoning, extraction).
• Next‑Gen Authorization: Design fine‑grained controls for sensitive AI endpoints and secure connectivity via API Gateways using OAuth and advanced frameworks.
• Cloud & Zero Trust: Architect and enforce “Least Privilege” access across AWS environments using Zero Trust principles and microservices security.
• Security Automation: Actively develop and deploy internal security tools and automation scripts using Python, Go, or Java.
• Collaborative Defense: Partner with Data Science teams to drive vulnerability remediation and support Secure SDLC/DevSecOps practices.

Required Technical Expertise

1. Identity & Access Management (The Core Pillar)

• Hands‑on experience is mandatory across:
  • IGA Platforms: SailPoint or Saviynt.
  • PAM Tools: CyberArk or BeyondTrust.
  • SSO/IdP: Okta, Azure AD, or Ping Identity.

2. Cloud Security & Platform Protection

• Deep proficiency in AWS Security Services (IAM, KMS, VPC, GuardDuty, CloudTrail).
• Active experience with CNAPP/CSPM platforms (Wiz, Prisma Cloud, Lacework, or Orca).

3. AI/ML Security & OWASP

• Solid knowledge of the OWASP AI Top 10, OWASP LLM Top 10, and API Security Top 10.
• Experience applying security controls directly to AI data pipelines and MLOps environments.

4. Defense & Development

• Demonstrated ability to write secure code for automation (Python, Go, or Java).
• Expertise in threat‑modeling methodologies and the MITRE ATT&CK framework.