Data Security Architect

Job Title: Data Security Architect Cryptographic Services

Exp: 5+ years

Location: Chennai,Hyderabad,Pune,Bangalore,Greater Noida

Shifts: should be comfortable for 24/7

Role Overview

The Data Security Architect will design and implement secure architectures for cryptographic key management, encryption services, and data protection across hybrid and multi-cloud environments. This role focuses on integrating HSM, CTM, and KMS solutions to ensure robust security, compliance, and operational resilience.

Key Responsibilities

• Architecture & Design

• Define enterprise security architecture for cryptographic services including HSM, CTM, and KMS.

• Develop high-level and low-level design documents for encryption and key lifecycle management.

• Ensure alignment with Zero Trust principles and regulatory frameworks (GDPR, PCI DSS, FIPS).

• Cryptographic Services

• Deploy and manage Hardware Security Modules (HSM) for secure key storage and cryptographic operations.

• Implement CipherTrust Manager (CTM) for centralized key orchestration and data-at-rest encryption.

• Configure Key Management Systems (KMS) for cloud-native and hybrid environments (AWS KMS, Azure Key Vault).

• Integrate BYOK (Bring Your Own Key) and KYOK (Keep Your Own Key) models for cloud security.

• Compliance & Governance

• Map architecture to compliance standards (ISO 27001, NIST 800-53).

• Conduct risk assessments and security audits for cryptographic systems.

• Maintain documentation for regulatory and internal audits.

• Operational Excellence

• Establish monitoring and alerting for cryptographic services.

• Provide Level 3 support for HSM, CTM, and KMS platforms.

• Drive automation for key rotation and lifecycle management using DevOps tools.

Required Skills & Experience

• 812 years in cybersecurity and cryptographic architecture.

• Hands-on experience with Thales HSM, CipherTrust Manager, and cloud KMS solutions (AWS, Azure).

• Strong knowledge of PKI, encryption algorithms (AES, RSA), and secure key lifecycle.

• Proficiency in scripting (PowerShell, Bash) and automation frameworks.

• Certifications preferred:

• CISSP, CCSP

• Vendor-specific (Thales CipherTrust, AWS Security Specialty, Microsoft SC-100)

Desired Skills

• Experience with hybrid deployments and multi-region replication.
• Familiarity with container security and Kubernetes secrets management.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.