Senior Staff Security Architect - First Advantage (Bangalore/Mumbai)
First AdvantageBengaluru, Karnataka, India
Posted January 29, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
First Advantage (Nasdaq: FA) is a leading provider of comprehensive background check solutions, enabling employers and housing providers to make informed decisions while reducing risk and ensuring compliance. With a global presence spanning 29 locations and a staff of over 6,400 employees, the company offers advanced technology-driven background screening, residential screening, and investigative research services in over 200 countries. First Advantage's extensive global capabilities and commitment to reliability make it a trusted partner for fast and accurate decision-making.
Job Description
We are seeking an experienced Senior Staff Security Architect to assist in designing, implementing, and governing secure infrastructure across on-premises, AWS, and Azure environments.
Requirements
- 7+ years of experience in software development, with at least 4 years focused on cloud security architecture.
- Strong background in software development (e.g., Python, Go, Java, or similar).
- Deep expertise in AWS and Azure cloud platforms, including native security services.
- Proven experience conducting software and infrastructure architecture reviews.
- Demonstrated ability to design and implement automated security review pipelines.
- Familiarity with infrastructure-as-code/configuration-as-code tools (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation, Bicep, Ansible, Puppet, etc).
- Experience with container security (e.g., Kubernetes, EKS, AKS) and serverless architecture.
- Strong understanding of DevSecOps principles and CI/CD integration.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Benefits
- Equal opportunity employer
- Diverse and inclusive work environment
