Senior IAM Architect

About Company : They balance innovation with an open, friendly culture and the backing of a long-established parent company, known for its ethical reputation. We guide customers from what's now to what's next by unlocking the value of their data and applications to solve their digital challenges, achieving outcomes that benefit both business and society. About Client: Our client is a global digital solutions and technology consulting company headquartered in Mumbai, India. The company generates annual revenue of over $4.29 billion (35,517 crore), reflecting a 4.4% year-over-year growth in USD terms. It has a workforce of around 86,000 professionals operating in more than 40 countries and serves a global client base of over 700 organizations. Our client operates across several major industry sectors, including Banking, Financial Services & Insurance (BFSI), Technology, Media & Telecommunications (TMT), Healthcare & Life Sciences, and Manufacturing & Consumer. In the past year, the company achieved a net profit of $553.4 million (4,584.6 crore), marking a 1.4% increase from the previous year. It also recorded a strong order inflow of $5.6 billion, up 15.7% year-over-year, highlighting growing demand across its service lines. Key focus areas include Digital Transformation, Enterprise AI, Data & Analytics, and Product Engineering—reflecting its strategic commitment to driving innovation and value for clients across industries. Job Title: Senior IAM Architect Location: Bangalore (Onsite/Hybrid as required) Experience Required: 12 to 15 Years Key Skills: Primary: Identity & Access Management (IAM) Entra ID (Azure AD), Active Directory (AD), LDAP, Kerberos ADFS, PKI, CA, MFA, SSO, SAML, OAuth, OpenID Connect (OIDC) PIM/PAM (Privileged Identity/Access Management) Cloud IAM (Azure, AWS, GCP) App Proxies, DNS, Directory Services Security Frameworks: NIST, ISO 27001 Identity Protection, Passkeys, FIDO2 Secondary (Good to Have): Emerging IAM tools & trends Hybrid Cloud Security Modern Authentication & Authorization architectures Job Description: We are looking for an experienced Senior IAM Architect with 12–15 years of experience to lead the design, development, and implementation of secure and scalable Identity and Access Management (IAM) solutions in a hybrid enterprise environment. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in both modern and legacy IAM technologies and a strong architectural mindset aligned with business and compliance goals. Responsibilities: Architect and design end-to-end identity solutions across cloud and on-premise infrastructure. Lead development and implementation of directory services technologies like Active Directory, LDAP, ADFS, and PKI. Drive adoption of modern identity capabilities such as Passkeys, FIDO2, and Identity Protection mechanisms. Implement and optimize IAM protocols (OAuth, OIDC, SAML) across enterprise applications. Manage privileged access controls (PIM/PAM) and support MFA/SSO deployments. Support legacy migration projects , transitioning identity platforms to modern, secure architectures. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate identity systems with business-critical applications. Conduct regular IAM audits and reviews to ensure regulatory and security compliance (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001). Evaluate and implement emerging identity technologies and tools based on evolving threat landscapes and business needs. Act as a technical lead and SME for large-scale, high-impact identity-related initiatives. Required Experience & Skills: Strong background in IT architecture , system design, and enterprise-level integration. Proven leadership in large-scale identity programs involving multiple systems and integrations. Deep expertise in IAM solutions , Active Directory , Entra ID , PKI , ADFS , Kerberos , and associated protocols. Hands-on experience with hybrid cloud IAM environments using Azure , AWS , or GCP . Familiarity with identity governance , access provisioning, and role-based access control (RBAC). Experience with security frameworks and regulatory compliance standards (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001). Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills. Seniority Level Mid-Senior level Industry IT Services and IT Consulting Employment Type Contract Skills IAM solutions Active Directory Azure AWS GCP