Principal Infrastructure Operations & Services

Overview:

Nomura is a global financial services group with an integrated network spanning approximately 30 countries and regions. By connecting markets East & West, Nomura services the needs of individuals, institutions, corporates and governments through its three business divisions: Wealth Management, Investment Management, and Wholesale (Global Markets and Investment Banking). Founded in 1925, the firm is built on a tradition of disciplined entrepreneurship, serving clients with creative solutions andconsidered thought leadership. For further information about Nomura, visit

Nomura Services India, (Powai) supports Nomura's businesses around the world. Powai s world class capabilities in trading support, research, information technology, financial control, operations, risk management and legal support have played a key role in facilitating Nomura's global operations and are an integral part of Nomura's global expansion plans. The Powai operation is a critical part of the platform to support the growth of Nomura's global business.

• MFA Implementation & Migration:Drive the migration project from Cisco DUO and RSA SecurID to Microsoft Authenticator, ensuring minimal disruption to services and user experience.

• Technical Expertise:Serve as an SME on MFA technologies, particularly Cisco DUO, RSA SecurID, and Microsoft Authenticator. Provide technical guidance and support for integration and troubleshooting.

• Design & Architecture:Collaborate with architecture teams to design robust MFA solutions that meet the security needs of the organization while complying with industry regulations.

• Policy Development:Develop and enforce MFA policies and procedures to ensure best practices are followed in line with the organization's security framework.

• User Training & Support:Provide training and support to internal teams and end-users on MFA processes and tools, ensuring a smooth transition and understanding of the new system.

• Monitoring & Reporting:Implement monitoring solutions to track MFA usage, analyze performance metrics, and provide regular reports to management regarding MFA effectiveness and potential improvements.

• Risk Assessment:Conduct risk assessments related to identity and access management, identifying vulnerabilities and proposing remediation strategies.

3) Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field Master's degree preferred.
• A minimum of 10 years of experience in Identity and Access Management, with a focus on Multi-Factor Authentication solutions.
• Proven experience in working with financial institutions, understanding regulatory compliance, and security requirements.
• Hands-on experience with Cisco DUO, RSA SecurID, and Microsoft Authenticator, with a demonstrated track record of successful migrations.
• Strong knowledge of identity protocols (e.g., SAML, OAuth, OpenID Connect) and enterprise security frameworks.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or CISA are highly desirable.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Nomura is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to providing equal opportunities throughout employment including in the recruitment, training and development of employees (including promotion, transfers, assignments and beliefs). We prohibit discrimination in the workplace whether on grounds of gender, marital or domestic partnership status, pregnancy, career's responsibilities, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, color, national or ethnic origins, religious belief, disability or age. Our objective is to attract job applications and applications for development from the best possible candidates and to retain the best people.