Specialist III, Identity and Access Management Controls

8 - 13 years

10 - 14 Lacs

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Job Description

  • Leads the design, build, and deployment of identity and access management controls and governance program that is compliant with enterprise security standards and integrated with enterprise access administration infrastructure. Works closely with senior leadership and other IT teams to align strategies and projects with business objectives.
  • Leads and oversees the implementation of changes to department policies and procedures to meet changing business needs and to achieve department objectives. Identifies opportunities for continuous improvement.
  • Serves as a point of escalation for complex issues that may require management intervention. Analyzes the security impact of complex requests or incident tickets escalated by the team and either provides resolution or escalates to higher management depending on the criticality. Assesses and immediately notifies leadership of security issues or quality control events that may have an impact on business operations.
  • Works closely with external auditors to represent Vanguard and respond to audit findings. Ensures completeness and accuracy of responses and evidencing.
  • Maintains an active understanding of, and contributes to, the broader access management and information security discipline. Serves as thought leader across the enterprise and with external partners.
  • Participates on vendor software evaluation teams to analyze the security administration features and impacts of each package or release. May help define requirements, log issues and test upgrades and new releases.
  • Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned.
  • Collaborate with IT and business teams to design, implement and maintain robust internal controls that address IT risks and safeguard organizational assets.
  • Support internal and external audits by assisting with risk mitigation based on audit findings, ensuring all control documentation is accurate and up-to-date.
  • Proactively identify potential gaps in IT controls and work with relevant teams to address weaknesses, enhancing the overall security posture of the organization.
  • Assist with the development of risk management frameworks and contribute to the creation of policies aimed at strengthening the organization s internal controls and mitigating IT-related risks.

Skills and attributes for success

  • A team player with strong analytical, communication and interpersonal skills
  • Constantly updating yourself about new technologies in the market
  • A winning personality and the ability to become a trusted advisor to the stakeholders
To qualify for the role, you must have
  • Minimum 8 years of related work experience, including at least 5 years in risk management, controls assessment, or cybersecurity governance.
  • Bachelor s degree (B.E./B.Tech) in Computer Science or IT, or Bachelor s in Computer Applications (BCA) from a recognized institution.
  • Supervisory experience preferred, with the ability to mentor and guide junior staff.
  • Proficiency in assessing and testing IT and cybersecurity controls using frameworks such as NIST, ISO 27001, and COBIT.
  • Hands-on experience with control gap analysis, risk assessment, and audit remediation processes.
  • Familiarity with IAM tools (SailPoint, Okta, CyberArk), governance platforms (Archer, ServiceNow), and privileged access management (PAM).
  • Strong understanding of international cybersecurity regulations and compliance standards (e.g., SOX, GDPR, HIPAA).
  • Detail-oriented with strong analytical and organizational abilities, capable of identifying security risks and implementing improvements.
  • Excellent technical writing, documentation, and communication skills, with the ability to present findings to stakeholders.
  • Problem-solving, conceptual thinking, and process improvement mindset, with a proactive approach to security enhancements.
  • Relevant certifications preferred Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), or Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP).

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