Security Solution Architect - Hybrid Cloud Transformation

Cognizant is seeking an experienced Security Solution Architect, operating as an embedded member of the Client security architecture function. Working primarily on a large security transformation programme but may also be required to provide internal security consultation for Technology and business colleagues.

The role requires strong, broad security design expertise
, with proven experience leading feasibility assessments and producing high‑level security designs across a wide range of solutions. The consultant must be able to take ownership of security design activities end‑to‑end, from early feasibility through to clear, implementable high‑level designs.

• Acting as a trusted security solution architect within Client
  , supporting change initiatives across IT and, where required, OT environments.
• Leading security feasibility, options analysis, and technical design for new and evolving solutions.
• Producing clear, high-quality high‑level security designs (HLDs) aligned to Client standards and risk appetite.
• Able to articulate complex solutions and problems concisely and effectively tailoring the message for the audience
• Confidence to analyse and make documented design decisions and advocate within governance forums (such as Technical Advisory Groups and Design Authority) and delivery teams for those decisions.
• Providing pragmatic security design input and assurance to delivery teams and stakeholders and conducting architectural governance reviews.
• Engaging effectively with technical and business stakeholders to shape secure, workable solutions.

• Strong background in cyber security solution design
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• Proven very strong experience in authoring high‑level security designs
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• Ability to assess, design, and articulate security solutions across multiple security domains
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• Confidence to operate independently within a large, regulated organisation.
• Experience of security design in hybrid cloud architectures
  , preferably Azure but AWS also advantageous
• Experience of working in an end-user (non SI/Consultancy) environment such as Client on large scale programmes with multiple partners and end-user parallel delivery requiring a collaborative and integrated approach.
• Strong communication and collaborative skills working closely with stakeholders and delivery teams, choosing in person communication wherever possible
• Skilled in the application and alignment of security frameworks such as NIST CSF

• Experience with in a water or utilities environment (regulated).
• Experience of the Networks and Information Systems Regulation (NIS-R) and PCI DSS
• Exposure to Operational Technology (OT).
• Experience with Identity and Access Management (IAM).
• Experience of securing data platforms and the wider data security domain
• Exposure to Zero Trust security models.
• Experience of securing artificial intelligence solutions