Associate Vice President – Security Architecture

EXL

Cyber Architect designing and governing security posture for AI-driven platforms at EXL. Focused on BFSI, healthcare, and insurance while ensuring compliance with security frameworks.

Posted 7/1/2026full-timeNoida • 🇮🇳 IndiaJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloudCyber SecurityGoogle Cloud PlatformSDLC

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design and govern the security posture of AI-driven platforms and enterprise systems across EXL's client portfolio — spanning BFSI, healthcare, and insurance.
Own end-to-end security architecture aligned with OpenAI Daybreak, NIST, and zero-trust principles.
Embed AI-native vulnerability management into EXL's delivery model.
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 2).
Architect security controls for multi-cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP) including IAM, data encryption, network segmentation, and secure API design.
Ensure architecture decisions comply with applicable frameworks — NIST CSF, ISO 27001, CIS Controls, and sector-specific mandates.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, Information Security, or a related engineering discipline. Equivalent demonstrable experience accepted.
15+ 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.
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.

Benefits

Comp & perks

EXL never requires or asks for fees/payments or credit card or bank details during any phase of the recruitment or hiring process and has not authorized any agencies or partners to collect any fee or payment from prospective candidates. EXL will only extend a job offer after a candidate has gone through a formal interview process with members of EXL’s Human Resources team, as well as our hiring managers.

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Hard Skills & Tools

Penetration TestingSOC OperationsRed-Team EngagementsSecure SDLC StandardsIAMData EncryptionNetwork SegmentationSecure API DesignNIST CSFISO 27001

Soft Skills

CollaborationLeadershipCommunication

Certifications

CISSPCISMSABSATOGAFAWS Security SpecialtyAzure Security SpecialtyOSCPGREMCCSP