Identity and Access Management Architect

8 years

30 - 35 Lacs

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Job Description

Identity Management Architect / Lead Engineer

  • Design and implement a scalable

    Identity & Access Management (IAM) architecture

    aligned with business and security objectives.
  • Define the

    identity governance framework

    , including policies, processes, and technology roadmap for the IDM domain.
  • Develop an IAM

    maturity model

    and drive the organization's transition towards a unified, secure, and automated identity framework.
  • Identify gaps in the current IAM environment and recommend best practices for identity lifecycle management, authentication, and access control.
  • Collaborate with

    security, IT, and business teams

    to ensure IAM aligns with enterprise security policies, compliance requirements, and industry standards (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001, CIS).

Implementation & Integration

  • Deploy and manage IAM solutions such as

    Active Directory (AD), Azure AD, Okta, Ping Identity, ForgeRock, SailPoint, CyberArk, or similar platforms

    .
  • Establish Single Sign-On (SSO), Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), and

    Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA)

    strategies across applications and services.
  • Define and automate

    identity lifecycle management (provisioning, deprovisioning, access reviews)

    using Identity Governance and Administration (IGA) tools.
  • Implement

    Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Attribute-Based Access Control (ABAC), and Least Privilege Access

    policies.
  • Work with application owners to integrate IAM with

    SaaS, on-premise, and cloud environments

    (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).

Governance & Security

  • Establish and enforce

    identity governance policies

    , including privileged access management (PAM) and identity auditing.
  • Implement Identity Threat Detection & Response (ITDR) to mitigate identity-related risks.
  • Define IAM metrics and KPIs to measure adoption, effectiveness, and security posture.
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards such as

    NIST

    ,

    ISO

    ,

    GDPR, DORA

Collaboration & Leadership

  • Serve as the

    subject matter expert (SME)

    for IAM across IT, security, and business teams.
  • Develop and deliver training programs on

    IAM best practices

    for internal stakeholders.
  • Act as the primary liaison for IAM initiatives, working closely with

    Director Information Security, IT leadership, and security operations teams

    .
  • Mentor junior IT and security team members on IAM principles and technologies.

Required Qualifications & Skills

  • 5+ years of experience in

    Identity & Access Management (IAM)

    , Security Architecture, or related fields.
  • Hands-on experience with IAM platforms such as

    EntraID, Okta, Ping Identity, ForgeRock, SailPoint, CyberArk,

    or equivalent.
  • Expertise in

    Active Directory (AD) and EntraID

    , including federation, authentication protocols (SAML, OAuth, OIDC, Kerberos, LDAP).
  • Experience with

    cloud identity management

    and integrating IAM with

    Azure & AWS

  • Knowledge of

    Zero Trust, Privileged Access Management (PAM), and Identity Governance and Administration (IGA)

    .
  • Strong scripting and automation skills in

    PowerShell, Python

    for IAM automation.
  • Experience with

    IAM analytics, identity threat detection, and risk-based authentication

    .
  • Familiarity with

    IAM integration with ITSM tools like JIRA

    .

Soft Skills

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with a

    strategic mindset

    .
  • Ability to communicate complex IAM concepts to both

    technical and non-technical audiences

    .
  • Experience leading IAM projects in

    enterprise environments

    with a mix of cloud and on-prem systems.
  • Ability to

    drive IAM adoption and governance

    without a dedicated IAM team.
  • Strong stakeholder management and leadership skills.

Preferred Certifications

  • CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional)

  • Certified Identity and Access Manager (CIAM)

  • Microsoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator Associate

  • Azure Security Certifications

Why Join Us?

  • Opportunity to

    build IAM from the ground up

    in an evolving IT environment.
  • Work on cutting-edge

    cloud security and identity management

    projects.
  • Collaborate with a dynamic team that values

    innovation and security best practices

    .
  • Competitive salary, benefits, and career growth opportunities.

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