Lalit Sehgal
Cloud Security Architect
Greater Noida
Summary
Cloud Security Architect and Practice Leader with 18+ years of expertise securing AWS, Azure, and OCI ecosystems. Specializes in CNAPP, DevSecOps, and high-maturity cloud security posture management, with a growing focus on securing AI-enabled workloads and data. A GTM and presales leader who translates complex cloud and AI security capabilities into market-ready offerings that drive revenue and client outcomes.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Cloud Security Architect
Wipro Technologies
09.2021 - Current
- Cloud Architecture & Secure Foundations: Lead global consultations for application modernization and cloud migration. Expert in designing Secure Landing Zones and automating deployment using Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) to ensure a "secure-by-design" foundation.
- DevSecOps & CNAPP Integration: Orchestrate security within CI/CD pipelines using Prisma Cloud, Wiz, CrowdStrike, and FortiCNAPP to automate threat detection, container security, and AI-driven defense.
- Posture, Compliance & Optimization: Utilize the Well-Architected Framework (WAF) to conduct in-depth assessments, improving GRC scores while ensuring data/network security and cost-optimized resource management.
- Enterprise Migration & Strategy: Manage complex data center exits and cloud adoption strategies, focusing on operational excellence, business agility, and stakeholder alignment.
- GTM & Presales Enablement: Drive practice growth through technical webinars, high-level solutioning, and executive-level presentations that convert technical security value into commercial success.
Sr. Solution Architect
Tata Communications
01.2017 - 09.2021
- Enterprise Solution Design: Provided technical consultancy for Managed Azure, AWS, GCP, Managed Hosting, and Data Center Services.
- Cybersecurity Architecture: Architected solutions for Managed Security (DDoS, UTM, SIEM, WAF, DLP, Firewall) and SAP S/4HANA hosting.
- RFP/Bid Management: Architected solutions to address customer pain points and responded to RFPs for Infrastructure Management Outsourcing.
- Sales Enablement: Led pre-sales engagements for Digital Transformation, preparing high-level architectures (HLA) and solution descriptions.
- Efficiency Optimization: Improved Solution Architect team efficiencies and optimized AWS environments for cost and resource utilization.
- Key Technologies: Azure, AWS, GCP, Network Technologies (ILL, MPLS, P2P), Unified Collaboration.
Solution Architect
Ricoh IT Services
08.2015 - 12.2016
- Infra Portfolio Management: Handled large enterprise accounts for IT Infrastructure, Server, Storage, and Virtualization solutions.
- GTM Strategy: Defined and implemented solution-oriented go-to-market strategies for named accounts to build market share in Delhi/NCR.
- Executive Engagement: Managed CXO-level engagements and maintained relationships within large accounts to drive business growth.
Design & Pre-Sales Consultant
Godrej & Boyce Mfg. Co Ltd
01.2010 - 01.2015
Technical Manager
HCL Infosystems Ltd
01.2008 - 01.2010
Technical Associate
Spanco Telesystems
06.2005 - 12.2005
-Working in the Development Team , Tools -.Net
Education
PGDM - Marketing
Indira School of Business Studies
Pune01.2008
B.Tech - Information Technology
Guru Jambheshwar State Technical University
Haryana01.2005
Skills
Multi-Cloud Security Architecture (AWS, Azure, GCP/OCI)
DevSecOps & Automation-Docker, Kubernetes (AKS, EKS), CWPP, ECSDevSecOps,CI/CD Pipeline Security Shift-Left Security Infrastructure as Code (IaC) Security
Identity,Data Security-IAM (AWS IAM, Azure AD / Entra ID)
Governance, Risk & Compliance
Network Security-Firewall,Microsegmentation, Zero Trust Architecture,
Cloud-Native Security & CNAPP
Core Competencies
- Cloud Security Implementation & Architecture: Expert in designing and deploying enterprise-grade security controls and Secure Landing Zones utilizing AWS Control Tower, GuardDuty, Config, and Service Control Policies (SCPs).
- Security Platforms & Posture Management: Specialist in CNAPP (CSPM, CWPP, KSPM, CIEM) and AI Security, leveraging tools like Prisma Cloud, Wiz, and Microsoft Defender for Cloud to manage risk across multi-cloud environments.
- Infrastructure Defense & Modernization: Deep proficiency in Container & Kubernetes Security (KSPM), risk management, and compliance validation for modern application stacks.
- Strategic Leadership & CXO Advisory: Trusted advisor to CISOs, CIOs, and CTOs, developing outcome-driven security roadmaps and governing large-scale security transformations
- Presales & Revenue Leadership: End-to-end ownership of deal strategies, including RFP/RFI responses, solution design, Proof of Values (PoVs), and executive defenses to drive business growth
- DevSecOps & Automation: Driving real-time security through Infrastructure as Code (IaC), using Terraform and Python to automate alert remediation and secure CI/CD pipelines
Certification
AWS: Solution Architect Professional, Security Specialty, AI Practitioner, Solution Architect Associate.
Projects Delivered
Key Projects Delivered
- Phoenix Migration: Built a secure AWS Landing Zone with Crowdstrike CNAPP implementation & integration.
- Optus Telecom (Sydney): Deployment of Prisma Compute on Rancher for container security in Air Gap Environment
- EA Sports (USA): Conducted OCI cloud security assessment and remediation utilizing the Wiz tool.
- Cynergy Bank (London): Managed POC and deployment of Prisma Cloud CNAPP Services on Google Cloud.
- ICICI Bank (India): Security Architect for OCI, designing security baselines using CloudGuard and Security Zones.
Timeline
Cloud Security Architect
Wipro Technologies
09.2021 - Current
Sr. Solution Architect
Tata Communications
01.2017 - 09.2021
Solution Architect
Ricoh IT Services
08.2015 - 12.2016
Design & Pre-Sales Consultant
Godrej & Boyce Mfg. Co Ltd
01.2010 - 01.2015
Technical Manager
HCL Infosystems Ltd
01.2008 - 01.2010
Technical Associate
Spanco Telesystems
06.2005 - 12.2005
B.Tech - Information Technology
Guru Jambheshwar State Technical University
PGDM - Marketing
Indira School of Business Studies