Identity & Access Management Architect

Description :

Job Title : Identity & Access Management (IAM) Architect.

Department : Information Security / Enterprise IT.

Location : Gurgaon.

Reports To : Director, Identity & Access Management / CISO.

Company Overview :

The Client is a forward-thinking organization committed to leveraging technology securely and efficiently.

We are embarking on a significant digital transformation journey and are seeking a visionary IAM Architect to build and safeguard the identity foundation that will empower our global workforce and secure our hybrid ecosystem.

Job Summary :

As the Identity & Access Management (IAM) Architect, you will be the strategic leader responsible for designing, implementing, and governing our enterprise identity platforms.

You will architect secure, scalable, and resilient identity solutions across our hybrid Microsoft environment, ensuring the principles of Zero Trust are deeply embedded in our security posture.

This role requires a blend of deep technical expertise, strategic vision, and exceptional leadership to guide our identity modernization, privileged access strategy, and overall access governance.

Key Responsibilities :

- Strategy & Architecture : Develop and own the enterprise IAM architecture roadmap, standards, and governance models.

Architect and maintain secure, scalable hybrid identity solutions using Active Directory, Entra ID, and modern authentication frameworks.

- Security & Zero Trust : Define and enforce identity security standards, Conditional Access policies, and a comprehensive Privileged Access Management (PAM) strategy based on least privilege and strong authentication (MFA).

- Modernization Leadership : Serve as the technical authority for identity modernization initiatives, including directory consolidation, cloud adoption (Azure/M365), and legacy system integrations.

- Cross-Functional Collaboration : Partner closely with Cybersecurity, Infrastructure, Cloud, and Digital Transformation teams to ensure identity strategies align with and enable business objectives and security requirements.

- Governance & Operations : Design and optimize identity lifecycle management processes, SSO integrations, and access certification workflows.

Oversee identity-related incident response and develop long-term remediation strategies.

- Technical Leadership : Provide expert guidance on identity integrations for enterprise applications, cloud services, and security tools.

Evaluate and recommend emerging technologies to strengthen our identity posture.

- Communication & Influence : Engage with executive leadership to report on program progress, risks, and strategic initiatives.

Create clear technical documentation, reference architectures, and mentor technical staff.

Required Qualifications :

- Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Security, or a related field.

- 15+ years of overall IT experience with 8+ years focused on Identity & Access Management, Directory Services, or Security Architecture, including 5+ years in a core architect role.

- Expert-level knowledge of Active Directory, Group Policy, and hybrid identity architecture.

- Strong proficiency with Microsoft Entra ID, Conditional Access, MFA, modern authentication protocols, and cloud security principles.

- Hands-on experience with identity governance, access lifecycle management, and implementing Zero Trust concepts.

- In-depth understanding of Privileged Access Management (PAM) concepts (least privilege, administrative segmentation, just-in-time access).

- Proven track record of architecting and supporting large-scale, complex enterprise identity environments.

- Exceptional communication skills with the ability to articulate complex identity concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications :

- Experience with IAM tools (e.g., CoreView, Silverfort, SailPoint, Saviynt) or PAM solutions.

- Relevant certifications such as SC-300, AZ-104/305, MS-102, CISSP, or CISM.

- Familiarity with M365 identity governance, cross-tenant administration, and hybrid identity operations.

- Experience designing security models for major cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP).

- Working knowledge of Exchange Online and legacy hybrid identity migration concepts.

Key Competencies :

- Strategic Thinking : Translates business challenges into secure, scalable, and future-proof identity architecture.

- Identity Security Expertise : Deep mastery of authentication, authorization, credential management, and access governance frameworks.

- Leadership & Influence : Ability to lead technical teams, drive consensus, and champion IAM initiatives across the organization.

- Stakeholder Management : Effectively communicates with and manages expectations of executives, business leaders, and engineering teams.

- Collaboration & Partnership : A proactive team player who builds strong relationships with IT, Security, and business unit partners.