cybersecurity associate

Job Description

Company: Nopal Support Services

Location: Hyderabad, IN

Key Responsibilities

• Perform security architecture reviews across cloud, on-prem, and hybrid environments

• Assess and secure modern application architectures, including microservices and APIs

• Provide hands-on advisory for cloud security (AWS/Azure/GCP), including configurations and posture improvements

• Drive implementation and validation of security controls across infrastructure, applications, and identity layers

• Work closely with engineering, DevOps, and infrastructure teams to embed security into design and deployment

• Identify security gaps, misconfigurations, and architectural risks, and define remediation approaches

• Support secure design patterns for IAM, network segmentation, data protection, and workload security

• Act as a technical escalation point for complex security issues, incidents, and design decisions

• Guide clients on tool selection, integration, and optimization across security domains

• Coordinate and, where required, directly contribute to areas such as AppSec, IAM, cloud security, and SOC improvements

• Reduce reliance on external SMEs by providing cross-domain expertise for common use cases

• Support client engagements including solution discussions, technical workshops, and advisory sessions.

• Translate technical findings into clear, actionable recommendations for stakeholders

• Collaborate with vCISO and Analysts to ensure alignment between strategy, execution, and technical implementation

Qualifications & Experience
Education

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, IT, or related field

Preferred Certifications

• AWS / Azure Security Certifications (Associate or Specialty)

• CISSP / CCSP / CISM (preferred)

• Kubernetes / Container Security certifications (good to have)

Professional Experience

• 5–10 years in cybersecurity with strong technical depth

• Experience in cloud security, application security, or security architecture roles

• Background in consulting, MSSP, or multi-client environments preferred

• Hands-on experience with modern architectures (cloud-native, microservices, APIs)

Core Skills & Technical Expertise

• Strong knowledge of:

• Cloud security (AWS / Azure / GCP)

• Application security (SAST, DAST, API security)

• Microservices and container security (Docker, Kubernetes)

• IAM and Zero Trust architectures

• Network security (segmentation, firewalls, WAF)

• Experience with

• Security architecture design and reviews

• DevSecOps and CI/CD security integration

• Vulnerability management and remediation strategies

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