Cyber Security Architect

About Wipro:

Wipro Limited (NYSE: WIT, BSE: 507685, NSE: WIPRO) is a leading technology services and consulting company focused on building innovative solutions that address clients' most complex digital transformation needs.

We leverage our holistic portfolio of capabilities in consulting, design, engineering, operations, and emerging technologies to help clients realize their boldest ambitions and build future–ready, sustainable businesses.

A company recognized globally for its comprehensive portfolio of services, strong commitment to sustainability and good corporate citizenship, we have over 250,000 dedicated employees serving clients across 66 countries.

We deliver on the promise of helping our customers, colleagues, and communities thrive in an ever–changing world.

Location: Chicago (Hybrid)

• Design Identity centric Workforce Security solutions to ensure secure and efficient authentication and access management aligned with the industry frameworks and standards (NIST CSF, COBIT, SOC, GDPR etc).
• Guide the architectural development of identity solutions, access patterns, modern security protocols, practicing Zero trust, least privileged, defense in depth principles.
• Review and provide feedback on Identity, Authentication and Access management related security solutions proposed by stakeholders and provide consultation to partners and IT Management.
• Act as a cybersecurity expert to participate in solutions from IAA perspective spanning end user computing, proxy solutions, MFA, SSO, conditional accesses, device–based authentication, VPN solutions, Desktop virtualization solutions, Passwordless, Yubikey, bio–metric solutions, identity and governance scenarios, network segmentations, Secrets Management, Certificates Management, Automation, role–based access control, Privileged identity management, end user computing, Just in time accesses, data protection solutions, etc.
• Thoroughly understand and provide solutions considering Security technology choices, such as design, protocols support, secrets management, data security, client server communication, token handling, Session management, credential vaulting, OIDC/ OAuth flows, authorization patterns, identity federation, cloud architectures, cryptography, cloud native services, cloud security.
• Good understanding of Cloud Infrastructure Entitlement Management solution (CIEM) to ensure continuous improvement in Security Posture by providing consultations to application teams.
• Design target architectures and roadmaps considering IAM security control frameworks and audit requirements.
• Awareness of Cyber Security Risk management principles and frameworks, supply chain risk and third–party risk assessment controls.
• Understanding and application of threat modeling concepts and methodologies.
• Display a balanced, cross–functional perspective under information security, liaising with other towers and business to help improve Security centric designs.
• In–depth knowledge and experience on Entra ID, EPM, Sentinel, Azure, M365, AWS Security.
• Knowledge on Okta, PingFederate, Entitlement management solutions.
• In–depth knowledge of various cybersecurity frameworks, standards, and identity governance and administration.
• Strong knowledge on Identities management on Azure AD with OAuth, OIDC, SAML, SSO, MFA, Conditional access policies, MFA, Kerberos, LDAP, Identity Federations.
• Experience in providing security solutions for Java based Microservices, React based frontends and Android/iOS based mobile applications on Azure.
• Hands–on experience in JWT, session handling, Code signing, Certificate authentication, TLS/SSL, API Security, Application registration, application integration scenarios, etc.
• Exposure to API Management, Firewalls, DLP, VPNs, DNS, Azure Defender, MCAS, Sentinel, WAFs, Application Gateways, NSGs, App Proxy, Radius clusters, CDN, etc.
• Deeper understanding of Applications security, OWASP standards, security best practices, browser compatibilities/storages/cookies.
• Deeper understanding of Cloud Security areas such as Policies, RBAC, activities, identities, privileged access management, etc.
• Authentication/Authorization/Auditing/Accounting frameworks and hands–on experience, Privilege Identity/access management on the cloud.
• Ability to support operations in troubleshooting complex identity scenarios with hands–on experience on Sentinel/KQL/Audit logs, etc.
• Understanding of IaC, CI/CD pipeline, automation, and vulnerability scanning tools, Terraform, Powershell, bash script, Azure CLI.
• Very good understanding of concepts related to Docker Security, container orchestrations/Kubernetes, mTLS, Dapper, Service Mesh and security scenarios.

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related discipline and experience in information security, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Deep knowledge of application or infrastructure systems architecture, usually having experience with multiple system technologies.
• Excellent consultative and communication skills, and the ability to work effectively with client, partner, and IT management and staff.
• Fifteen years of experience in the Information Security role. Seven years of experience as an IAM Architect.
• CISSP, CSSP, or Cloud security certification preferred.
• Strong collaboration skills and analytical ability.
• Certifications on Azure, AWS security will be preferred.

The potential compensation for this role is based on labor costs in local markets, as well as the job–related skills, knowledge and experience of the candidate. Expected base pay for this role ranges from $100,000 to $135,000. Based on the position, the role is also eligible for Wipro's standard benefits and additional compensation offerings, including a full range of medical and dental benefits options, disability insurance, paid time off (inclusive of sick leave), other paid and unpaid leave options as well as potential incentive or variable compensation.

Wipro is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and makes all employment and employment–related decisions without regard to a person's race, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by applicable law.