Job Description

:

Identity Management Architect / Lead Engineer

Location:

[Noida, India / Hybrid]

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.

AML RightSource is committed to fostering a diverse work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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