Identity and Access Management Architect

Identity Management Architect / Lead Engineer

Location: [Noida, India]

Job Type: Full-Time

Department: Information Security

Reports To: [Director Information Security]

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Identity Management Architect to establish and lead the foundational Identity and Access Management (IAM) framework in our organization. As the first dedicated IAM professional, you will play a critical role in defining and implementing identity governance, authentication, authorization, and privileged access management solutions to ensure security, compliance, and efficiency in managing identities across our IT landscape.

This role requires a deep understanding of IAM technologies, best practices, and enterprise security frameworks, along with the ability to work cross-functionally to integrate IAM into existing business processes.

Key Responsibilities

Strategy & Architecture

• 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

Technical Skills & Experience

• 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.