Security Architect

Project Role : Security Architect

Project Role Description : Define the cloud security framework and architecture, ensuring it meets the business requirements and performance goals. Document the implementation of the cloud security controls and transition to cloud security-managed operations.

Must have skills : Identity and Access Management (IAM) Operations

Good to have skills : NA
Minimum 15 year(s) of experience is required

Educational Qualification : 15 years full time education

Summary:
The IAM (Identity & Access Management) Operations Lead is responsible for overseeing daily IAM service delivery, ensuring secure and efficient identity lifecycle management across the enterprise. The role manages a team of IAM analysts/engineers, drives operational excellence, ensures compliance with security policies, and partners with technology and business teams to maintain a strong access governance posture.


Roles & Responsibilities:

Lead and manage day-to-day IAM operations including provisioning, de-provisioning, access modifications, and role management.

Hands-on experience on the enterprise Arch level SailPoint IIQ Dev,

Oversee identity lifecycle processes across Active Directory, Azure AD/Entra ID, IAM tools (SailPoint IIQ, Okta, Hashicorp (PAM), Thycotic (PAM), Ping, PKI, etc.), and application access platforms.

Ensure SLA adherence for all identity services, requests, incidents, and access reviews.

Review, validate, and approve access requests for sensitive/privileged accounts.

Privileged Access & Directory Services

Oversee operations related to Privileged Access Management (PAM) platforms such as Hashicorp, Thycotic.

Ensure secure handling of domain admin, service accounts, and high-privilege credentials.

Govern AD/Azure AD groups, OU structure, GPO-related access, and directory hygiene.

Access Governance & Compliance

Drive certification campaigns, periodic access reviews, and role-based access governance.

Ensure compliance with internal policies, SOX, ISO27001, NIST, and other cybersecurity frameworks.

Support audit activities, provide evidence, and drive closure of audit observations.

Maintain strong documentation of IAM processes, playbooks, and SOPs.

Stakeholder & Escalation Management

Act as the primary point of contact for IAM operations escalations.

Work with application owners, HR, Security, and IT teams to resolve access issues and manage complex cases.

Communicate risks, exceptions, and deviations to leadership with actionable remediation plans.

Continuous Improvement & Optimization

Identify opportunities to automate IAM workflows and enhance process maturity.

Improve onboarding/offboarding accuracy and reduce access errors.

Propose enhancements to RBAC, birthright access models, and segregation-of-duties (SoD) definitions.

Ensure alignment of IAM operations with Zero Trust and identity-centric security principles.

Team Leadership

Lead, mentor, and upskill IAM analysts and engineers.

Manage staffing, workload planning, shift schedules, and performance reviews.

Foster a culture of service excellence, accountability, and compliance.


Professional & Technical Skills:

Must To Have Skills:

Proficiency in Identity and Access Management (IAM) Operations.

Strong expertise in designing and implementing cloud security frameworks and architectures.

In-depth knowledge of security controls, risk management, and compliance requirements related to cloud environments.

Experience with security monitoring, incident response, and vulnerability management within cloud infrastructures.

Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams to integrate security solutions seamlessly.

The candidate should have minimum 15 years of experience in Identity and Access Management (IAM) Operations.

This position is based at our Bengaluru office.

A 15 years full time education is required.

Qualification 15 years full time education