Architect VAPT

About Position:

We are seeking a senior Transition Transformation (TT) Architect / SME for the TT - Appsec, App PT, Threat Modeling, RBVM role within our Security Practice. The incumbent will be a senior expert who solutions requirements, designs architecture, defines HLD and LLD, collaborates with customers, and leads / executes implementation of security projects. The role involves performing due diligence on the current state to define strategy and roadmap, conducting healthchecks per OEM and industry best practices, and creating metrics reports and dashboards for executive and operational consumption. Solution requirements and design end-to-end architecture for customer.

• Role: Architect VAPT
• Location: Pune
• Experience: Between 12 to 15 Years
• Job Type: Full Time Employment

What You'll Do:

• Solution requirements and design end-to-end architecture for customer engagements aligned to TT - Appsec, App PT, Threat Modeling, RBVM scope.
• Define High Level
• Design (HLD) and Low Level
• Design (LLD) documents and review them with customers and stakeholders.
• Collaborate with customers, OEM partners, and internal teams to lead and execute implementation of solutions.
• Perform due diligence and current state assessment of customer environment to define transformation strategy and roadmap.
• Conduct healthchecks against OEM recommendations and industry best practices, and provide remediation guidance.
• Define and build metrics reports and dashboards to drive operational and executive visibility.
• Act as L3 SME for escalations, complex troubleshooting, and design optimization.
• Drive presales support, RFP responses, technical workshops, and Proof-of-Concept (PoC) initiatives where required.
• Contribute to competency building, knowledge management, and mentorship of junior engineers.
• Align solutions with applicable regulatory, compliance, and security frameworks.

Expertise You'll Bring:

• Technical Competencies: - Application Security (Appsec), Application Penetration Testing (App PT), Threat Modeling (STRIDE, PASTA), Risk Based Vulnerability Management (RBVM) - SAST/DAST/IAST/SCA tooling (Checkmarx, Veracode, Fortify, Snyk, SonarQube), API security testing, secure SDLC and DevSecOps integration, vulnerability scanning, creation of scan profiles across frameworks and standards for compliance reporting, vulnerability prioritization and remediation guidance, current state assessment, healthchecks per OEM and industry best practices, Appsec metrics and dashboards, L3 SME, HLD, LLD Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field. - 10-12 years of overall IT experience with significant focus in the relevant security domain. - Relevant OEM and industry certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CCSP, CEH, OEM-specific certifications) preferred. - Prior experience in customer-facing TT / consulting / architect roles.
• Relevant hands-on experience aligned to the stated experience range: Between 12 to 15 Years.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, communication, and stakeholder-management skills.
• Ability to work effectively in collaborative, customer-focused delivery environments.
• Soft Skills: - Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills. - Ability to lead workshops with CXO and technical audiences. - Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capability. - Self-driven, ownership-oriented, and collaborative team player.
• Educational background: Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field. - 10-12 years of overall IT experience with significant focus in the relevant security domain. - Relevant OEM and industry certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CCSP, CEH, OEM-specific certifications) preferred. - Prior experience in customer-facing TT / consulting / architect roles.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Culture focused on talent development with quarterly growth opportunities and company-sponsored higher education and certifications
• Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies
• Employee engagement initiatives such as project parties, flexible work hours, and Long Service awards
• Annual health check-ups
• Insurance coverage: group term life, personal accident, and Mediclaim hospitalization for self, spouse, two children, and parents

Values-Driven, People-Centric & Inclusive Work Environment:

Persistent is dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We invite applications from all qualified individuals, including those with disabilities, and regardless of gender or gender preference. We welcome diverse candidates from all backgrounds.

• We support hybrid work and flexible hours to fit diverse lifestyles.
• Our office is accessibility-friendly, with ergonomic setups and assistive technologies to support employees with physical disabilities.
• If you are a person with disabilities and have specific requirements, please inform us during the application process or at any time during your employment

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