SM​/AVP- Cyber Architect

As a Cyber Architect at EXL, you will design and govern the security posture of AI-driven platforms and enterprise systems across EXL's client portfolio — spanning BFSI, healthcare, and insurance. You will own end-to-end security architecture aligned with OpenAI Daybreak, NIST, and zero-trust principles, and embed AI-native vulnerability management into EXL's delivery model.

Responsibilities

Partner with CISOs, engineering leads, and compliance teams.
Chair security architecture review boards, define secure SDLC standards, and ensure alignment with regulatory requirements (DPDP, GDPR, HIPAA, SOC
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Architect security controls for multi-cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP) including IAM, data encryption, network segmentation, and secure API design.
Align with EXL's NVIDIA and AWS partner ecosystem frameworks.
Ensure architecture decisions comply with applicable frameworks — NIST CSF, ISO 27001, CIS Controls, and sector-specific mandates.
Track emerging threat landscapes, AI cyber tooling, and vendor capability (e.g., OpenAI Daybreak partner program).
Drive internal capability builds, reusable security patterns, and thought leadership assets for EXL's security practice.

Education

Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, Information Security, or a related engineering discipline. Equivalent demonstrable experience accepted.

Experience

10+ years in cybersecurity roles, with at least 5 years in a security architecture or principal engineer capacity. Hands-on experience across penetration testing, SOC operations, or red-team engagements is a strong advantage.

Certifications (preferred)
One or more of: CISSP, CISM, SABSA, TOGAF (security track), or AWS/Azure Security Specialty. Additional certifications such as OSCP, GREM, or CCSP are valued.