Security Architect

Accenture · Bengaluru

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 : BeyondTrust Privileged Access Management
Good to have skills : NA
Minimum 5 year(s) of experience is required
Educational Qualification : 15 years full time education

Summary:
We are looking for a hands-on Senior Engineer to serve as the deepest technical authority for endpoint privilege and privileged access management using Beyond Trust Endpoint Privilege Management and associated PAM solutions

Roles & Responsibilities:
-Architecture & Deep Engineering
-Design and implement large-scale EPM/PAM architectures using Beyond Trust Password Safe and Beyond Trust Privileged Remote Access
-Define enterprise-grade application control strategies (whitelisting, blacklisting, least privilege enforcement)
-Architect onboarding frameworks for endpoints, servers, applications, and privileged identities
-Design advanced policies, smart rules, and session governance models
-PRA & Platform Expertise
-Lead PRA upgrades end-to-end, including planning, execution, rollback, and optimization
-Architect and optimize Jump Point design, scalability, and segmentation strategies
-Serve as SME for complex PRA/EPM issues and performance tuning
-Define standards for day-to-day operational excellence (without owning team delivery)
-Advanced Troubleshooting & Security Analysis
-Perform deep-dive analysis of logs, endpoint behavior, and privilege escalation scenarios
-Solve complex issues across OS, network, and application layers
-Validate application/process legitimacy and define secure execution patterns
-Integration & Automation
-Design integrations with IGA tools like SailPoint IdentityIQ
-Build advanced automation frameworks using PowerShell/scripting
-Enable monitoring and analytics integration with Splunk


Professional & Technical Skills:
-Exp incybersecurity with deep specialization in EPM/PAM
-Expert-level knowledge of BeyondTrust (EPM, Password Safe, PRA)
-Windows/Linux internals and process behavior
Networking (DNS, ports, firewalls, load balancers)
Active Directory, LDAP, Group Policy Objects
Proven hands-on expertise in:
PRA upgrades and Jump Point architecture
Credential vaulting and session control mechanisms
Advanced troubleshooting and root cause analysis
Strong scripting and automation skills (PowerShell, Auto IT understanding)
Experience with Microsoft LAPS and Zero Trust architecture
Exposure to compliance frameworks and audit design

Additional Information:
- The candidate should have minimum 5 years of experience in BeyondTrust Privileged Access Management.
- This position is based at our Bengaluru office.
- A 15 years full time education is required.

15 years full time education

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Security pay context

Based on 1,609 disclosed Security salaries on RoleSuite, the role pays a median of $142K/year, with most offers between $114K and $179K (10th–90th percentile: $93K–$215K).

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