Security Architect
Accenture
IT
Posted on Aug 30, 2025
Project Role : Security Architect
Project Role Description : Define the cloud security framework and architecture, ensuring it meets the business requirements and performance goals. Document the implementation of the cloud security controls and transition to cloud security-managed operations.
Must have skills : Security Penetration Testing
Good to have skills : NA
Minimum 3 year(s) of experience is required
Educational Qualification : 15 years full time education
Summary: As a Security Pentester, you will design and implement comprehensive testing strategies to assess the security posture of web applications, APIs, and infrastructure. Your day-to-day responsibilities will involve working closely with cross-functional teams to identify potential vulnerabilities, document findings, and ensure that robust security controls are in place. You will play a critical role in aligning pentesting activities with organizational goals, making certain that all identified risks are addressed effectively and that best practices in security testing are consistently applied. Roles & Responsibilities: • Perform security testing on web applications, APIs, and infrastructure to identify vulnerabilities and weaknesses. • Conduct penetration testing, vulnerability assessments, and security audits. • Develop and execute test plans, scripts, and scenarios to simulate real-world attacks. • Perform infrastructure pentesting, including SSH and network devices. • Collaborate with development and operations teams to remediate identified vulnerabilities. • Provide detailed reports on findings, including risk assessments and recommendations for mitigation. • Stay up to date with the latest security trends, tools, and techniques. • Assist in the development and implementation of security policies and procedures. Professional & Technical Skills: Qualifications: • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field. • Proven experience in security testing, penetration testing, and vulnerability assessments. • Strong knowledge of web application security, API security, and infrastructure security. • Familiarity with common security tools and frameworks (e.g., OWASP, Burp Suite, Metasploit, Nessus, Kali Linux, Qualys, Wireshark, Nmap, etc). • Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail. • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal. • Relevant offensive security certifications (e.g., OSCP, OSCE, eJPT, CRTP) are a plus. • Knowledge about scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell for automating tasks and developing custom security tools. Preferred Skills: • Experience with cloud pentesting (e.g., On-Premises, AWS, Azure, GCP). • Experience with On-Premises Cloud Infrastructure Pentesting. • Knowledge of secure coding practices and code review. • Understanding of network security and protocols. • Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Good to Have: • Conduct telecom risk assessments on core and access network nodes (e.g., Voice core, packet core, radio, IMS, 5G Core, fixed line). • Demonstrate cybersecurity knowledge for mobile and fixed networks (2G-5G, IMS, VoLTE). • Understand telecom protocols—Diameter, SIP, SS7, GTP, SCTP. • Familiarity with standards: 3GPP, GSMA NESAS, ISO 27001, NIST, and local regulations. • Perform penetration testing on telecom infrastructure and services. • Contribute to security hardening using industry best practices (3GPP, GSMA NESAS, NIST). Additional Information: • The candidate should have a minimum of 3 years of experience in Security Penetration Testing. • This position is based at our Gurugram office. • A 15 years full time education is required.15 years full time education
Project Role Description : Define the cloud security framework and architecture, ensuring it meets the business requirements and performance goals. Document the implementation of the cloud security controls and transition to cloud security-managed operations.
Must have skills : Security Penetration Testing
Good to have skills : NA
Minimum 3 year(s) of experience is required
Educational Qualification : 15 years full time education
Summary: As a Security Pentester, you will design and implement comprehensive testing strategies to assess the security posture of web applications, APIs, and infrastructure. Your day-to-day responsibilities will involve working closely with cross-functional teams to identify potential vulnerabilities, document findings, and ensure that robust security controls are in place. You will play a critical role in aligning pentesting activities with organizational goals, making certain that all identified risks are addressed effectively and that best practices in security testing are consistently applied. Roles & Responsibilities: • Perform security testing on web applications, APIs, and infrastructure to identify vulnerabilities and weaknesses. • Conduct penetration testing, vulnerability assessments, and security audits. • Develop and execute test plans, scripts, and scenarios to simulate real-world attacks. • Perform infrastructure pentesting, including SSH and network devices. • Collaborate with development and operations teams to remediate identified vulnerabilities. • Provide detailed reports on findings, including risk assessments and recommendations for mitigation. • Stay up to date with the latest security trends, tools, and techniques. • Assist in the development and implementation of security policies and procedures. Professional & Technical Skills: Qualifications: • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field. • Proven experience in security testing, penetration testing, and vulnerability assessments. • Strong knowledge of web application security, API security, and infrastructure security. • Familiarity with common security tools and frameworks (e.g., OWASP, Burp Suite, Metasploit, Nessus, Kali Linux, Qualys, Wireshark, Nmap, etc). • Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail. • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal. • Relevant offensive security certifications (e.g., OSCP, OSCE, eJPT, CRTP) are a plus. • Knowledge about scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell for automating tasks and developing custom security tools. Preferred Skills: • Experience with cloud pentesting (e.g., On-Premises, AWS, Azure, GCP). • Experience with On-Premises Cloud Infrastructure Pentesting. • Knowledge of secure coding practices and code review. • Understanding of network security and protocols. • Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Good to Have: • Conduct telecom risk assessments on core and access network nodes (e.g., Voice core, packet core, radio, IMS, 5G Core, fixed line). • Demonstrate cybersecurity knowledge for mobile and fixed networks (2G-5G, IMS, VoLTE). • Understand telecom protocols—Diameter, SIP, SS7, GTP, SCTP. • Familiarity with standards: 3GPP, GSMA NESAS, ISO 27001, NIST, and local regulations. • Perform penetration testing on telecom infrastructure and services. • Contribute to security hardening using industry best practices (3GPP, GSMA NESAS, NIST). Additional Information: • The candidate should have a minimum of 3 years of experience in Security Penetration Testing. • This position is based at our Gurugram office. • A 15 years full time education is required.15 years full time education
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