Senior Cybersecurity Architect

Paytm is India's leading digital payments and financial services company with over 350 million registered users. As a publicly listed fintech giant, Paytm processes billions of transactions annually across payments, banking, and wealth management. The company prioritizes security and compliance given the sensitive nature of financial data.

We are hiring a Senior Cybersecurity Architect to design and implement comprehensive security architecture across Paytm's digital ecosystem. You will be responsible for protecting critical financial infrastructure, ensuring regulatory compliance, and leading security initiatives. This role requires deep expertise in fintech security and the ability to work in a high-stakes environment.

• Design and implement enterprise-wide security architecture for payment systems and financial applications
• Lead security assessments, penetration testing, and vulnerability management programs
• Ensure compliance with RBI guidelines, PCI-DSS, ISO 27001, and other regulatory standards
• Develop and enforce security policies, standards, and best practices across engineering teams
• Manage security incident response, forensics, and threat intelligence operations
• Collaborate with product and engineering teams to integrate security into development lifecycle

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field
• 9+ years of experience in cybersecurity with at least 3 years in fintech or banking
• Strong expertise in application security, network security, and cloud security (AWS/GCP/Azure)
• Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CEH, or equivalent are highly desirable
• Experience with security tools (SIEM, IDS/IPS, WAF, DLP) and DevSecOps practices
• Deep knowledge of regulatory compliance requirements in financial services
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work under pressure

• Competitive package between ₹30L – ₹40L per annum
• Protect critical financial infrastructure serving 350+ million users
• Work with advanced security technologies and practices in fintech
• On-site role at Paytm's modern Noida headquarters
• High-impact position with visibility to senior leadership

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