Senior Manager - IAM Architect

5 - 8 years

19 - 25 Lacs

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Job Description

Sr IAM Architect and Engineer

About the Role

We are looking for a

Senior Identity & Access Management (IAM) Architect

to lead enterprise-scale IAM transformation programs. This role requires deep expertise in IAM technologies, strong architectural and engineering skills, and proven experience in migrating and modernizing IAM solutions across complex environments.

Key Responsibilities

  • IAM Strategy & Architecture

  • Define and implement IAM architecture aligned with business and security objectives.
  • Lead large IAM transformation programs, including modernization and migration initiatives.
  • Develop high-level and detailed design documents for IAM solutions.
  • Solution Design, Engineering & Development

    Architect and implement IAM solutions using one or more platforms: Okta, Ping Identity, Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD).
  • Develop and customize IAM workflows, connectors, and integrations using APIs and SDKs.
  • Implement advanced features such as adaptive authentication, MFA, SSO, and federation protocols (SAML, OIDC, OAuth2).
  • Design and integrate IAM components for digital identity management, Identity Governance & Administration (IGA), Privileged Access Management (PAM), Customer IAM (CIAM), Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA), and Cloud Security.
  • Ensure scalability, high availability, and compliance with security standards.
  • Migration & Transformation

  • Lead migration from legacy IAM systems to modern platforms.
  • Develop migration strategies, roadmaps, and execution plans.
  • Collaboration & Communication

  • Partner with stakeholders, security teams, and application owners to ensure seamless integration.
  • Communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences effectively.

Required Skills & Qualifications

  • Technical Expertise

  • Strong experience in IAM platforms:

    Okta

    ,

    Ping Identity

    ,

    Microsoft Entra ID

    .
  • Hands-on IAM development experience: building connectors, workflows, and custom integrations.
  • Deep understanding of

    digital identity

    ,

    IGA

    ,

    PAM

    ,

    CIAM

    ,

    ZTNA

    , and

    Cloud Security

    principles.
  • Good understanding of at least one programming language (e.g.,

    Java

    ,

    Python

    ).
  • Proficiency in scripting languages (

    Shell

    ,

    PowerShell

    , etc.).
  • Excellent

    communication and stakeholder management skills

    .
  • Programming & Scripting

  • Good understanding of at least one programming language (e.g.,

    Java

    ,

    Python

    ).
  • Proficiency in scripting languages (

    Shell

    ,

    PowerShell

    , etc.).
  • Soft Skills

  • Excellent

    communication and stakeholder management skills

    .Ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive large-scale programs.

KPIs & Success Metrics

  • IA

    M Transformation Delivery

    : Complete migration and modernization projects within agreed timelines and budgets.
  • System Uptime & Reliability

    : Maintain IAM solution availability at

    99.9% or higher

    .
  • Security Compliance

    : Achieve zero critical audit findings related to IAM controls.
  • Integration Success

    : Ensure

    100% integration

    of IAM with key enterprise applications and cloud platforms.
  • U

    ser Experience

    : Reduce authentication-related incidents by

    30% within 12 months

    .
  • Automation & Efficiency

    : Implement automated workflows reducing manual provisioning by

    50%

    .
  • Stakeholder Satisfaction

    : Achieve

    90%+ satisfaction score

    from internal stakeholders on IAM initiatives.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with

    API integrations

    ,

    OAuth2

    ,

    OIDC

    ,

    SAML

    , and

    SCIM

    .
  • Familiarity with

    DevSecOps

    practices and

    Cloud-native IAM

    solutions.
  • Certifications such as

    CISSP

    ,

    CISM

    ,

    Okta Certified Architect

    , or similar.

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