Security Architect

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 : Checkpoint Next Generation Firewall Good to have skills : NA Minimum 3 year(s) of experience is required Educational Qualification : 15 years full time education Summary: As a Lead Security Engineer, you will own the firewall security workstream for the migration. You will set the technical direction, coordinate the engineering team and ensure that Check Point firewall rules and network connectivity are correctly configured and enabled so the migration runs securely and smoothly across every wave — with zero security gaps Roles & Responsibilities: - Define the firewall security strategy, standards and migration approach across Colo, Azure and GCP environments. - Design, review, and approve Check Point firewall rules and security policies that enable smooth, uninterrupted workload migration. - Ensure all required firewall rules are enabled and validated ahead of each migration wave and drive rapid remediation of connectivity blockers. - Oversee network connectivity across the migration landscape and coordinate firewall changes with networking and infrastructure teams. - Guide and mentor engineers, review their work and coordinate delivery across the offshore team. - Partner with migration, application and infrastructure stakeholders to map dependencies and define connectivity requirements. - Establish documentation standards for firewall changes, rule bases and migration runbooks drive change-management and approvals. - Lead real-time monitoring and incident response during cutover windows to detect and resolve issues quickly. - Embed security best practices, least-privilege access and compliance requirements throughout the migration. Professional & Technical Skills: - Must To Have Skills: Proficiency in Checkpoint Next Generation Firewall. - GCP networking and security — VPC, firewall rules, Cloud Interconnect/VPN, routing. - Proven experience leading or playing a senior role in cloud migration projects. - Ability to coordinate a team, review technical work and drive delivery in an offshore model. - Experience with Colo / on premises to cloud migration at scale. - Cloud networking and security exposure across GCP and/or Azure (VPCs/VNets, routing, VPN/Interconnect, native firewalls/NSGs). - Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform) for network/firewall provisioning. - Relevant certifications: Check Point CCSE/CCSM, GCP/Azure networking certifications. Additional Information: - The candidate should have minimum 5–8 years of hands-on experience in cloud networking and firewall engineering, including a lead or senior role. - This position is based at our Bengaluru office. - A 15 years full time education is required. - B.E or MCA or M.Sc. with Good Computer Science Background with good academic record of 65 and above - Strong leadership, ownership, and decision-making under time-sensitive migration windows. - Excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills across cross-functional teams. - Ability to mentor engineers and coordinate delivery across time zones in an offshore model. 15 years full time education Important Notice We have been alerted to the existence of fraudulent messages asking job seekers to set up payment to cover various costs associated with establishing employment at Accenture. No one is ever required to pay for employment at Accenture. If you are contacted by someone asking for payment, please do not respond, and contact us at india.fc.check@accenture.com immediately. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law. Please read Accenture’s Recruiting and Hiring Statement for more information on how we process your data during the Recruiting and Hiring process.