Job Title : IAM Architect

Experience : 8+years

Location : Remote

Mode : 6month + Ext.

Key Responsibilities:

- Architect and Design Solutions : Lead the design and implementation of IAM solutions, including PKI (Public Key Infrastructure), certificate management, and authentication protocols. Develop comprehensive strategies for identity lifecycle management, access control, and privileged access management (PAM).

- Technical Implementation : Administer and manage certificate lifecycle tools in environments like Microsoft CA, ADCS, and TLS/SSL. This includes certificate issuance, renewal, and revocation. Automate these processes using scripting languages like PowerShell, Python, or Bash to ensure efficiency and scalability.

- Protocol Management : Implement and maintain various authentication and authorization protocols, such as SAML (Security Assertion Markup Language) and OIDC (OpenID Connect). Ensure seamless and secure integration with different applications and services.

- Infrastructure Management : Work with core IT infrastructure components like Linux, Active Directory, and LDAP. Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues related to identity and access.

- Cloud Security : Design and deploy IAM and PKI solutions in cloud platforms like Azure and AWS. Integrate with cloud-native PKI solutions and IAM platforms such as Ping.

- Security Strategy : Contribute to the development and implementation of a Zero Trust Architecture. Ensure identity and access governance policies are enforced and audited.

- Collaboration : Partner with DevOps teams to integrate identity and certificate automation into CI/CD (Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery) pipelines. Provide subject matter expertise and guidance to development and IT teams.

Required Qualifications

- Experience : A minimum of 8+ years of hands-on experience in PKI administration, IAM architecture, cybersecurity, or IT infrastructure.

- Education : Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related technical field.

Technical Skills :

- Strong hands-on experience with certificate lifecycle management using Microsoft CA, ADCS, and TLS/SSL.

- Proficiency in scripting with PowerShell, Python, or Bash.

- Deep understanding of authentication protocols (SAML, OIDC).

- Experience with operating systems and directories like Linux, Active Directory, and LDAP.

- Soft Skills : Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills are essential for this role, as it involves both technical implementation and strategic planning.

Preferred Qualifications :

- Certifications : Professional certifications like CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional), CISM (Certified Information Security Manager), or Microsoft Certified : Identity and Access Administrator are highly desirable.

Experience :

- Prior experience with Zero Trust Architecture and Identity Governance.

- Familiarity with DevOps practices and CI/CD integration for automation.

- Knowledge of cloud-specific security models in AWS and Azure.