Cyber Security - Associate

Company : Nopalcyber

Job Type : Full Time

Hyderabad, India

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Job Description - Cyber Security - Associate

About NopalCyber

NopalCyber makes cybersecurity manageable, affordable, reliable, and powerful for companies that need to be resilient and compliant. Managed extended detection and response (MXDR), attack surface management (ASM), breach and attack simulation (BAS), and advisory services fortify your cybersecurity across both offense and defense.

AI -driven intelligence in our Nopal360Â° platform, our NopalGo mobile app, and our proprietary Cyber Intelligence Quotient (CIQ) lets anyone quantify, track, and visualize their cybersecurity posture in real -time.

Our service packages are tailored to client needs and budgets, with external threat analysis provided at no cost - democratizing access to enterprise -grade cybersecurity for all.

Role Purpose

The Associate vCISO is a technical consulting lead responsible for translating security strategy into actionable solutions across client environments. This role combines architecture -level expertise, hands -on security knowledge, and client advisory, with the ability to engage across cloud, application, and enterprise security domains.

The role also acts as an embedded SME layer, driving architecture assessments, solution design, and implementation alignment without heavy dependency on separate specialist teams.

Key Outcomes

Within the first 6 months, the Associate will:

Deliver architecture and security assessments across cloud, applications, and infrastructure.
Drive implementation of security controls aligned to modern architectures (microservices, cloud -native)
Act as technical advisor to client engineering and infrastructure teams.
Improve security posture across key domains (cloud, IAM, AppSec, network)

Reduce dependency on external SMEs for standard engagements.

Requirements

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

Personal Attributes

Ability to engage with technical and engineering teams
Strong problem -solving capability
Ability to translate security requirements into implementable solutions
Experience conducting technical workshops and advisory sessions
Strong technical ownership and hands -on mindset
Ability to operate across multiple domains without silos
Structured and solution -oriented thinking
Comfortable in client -facing and advisory roles
Ability to balance depth with speed in delivery

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