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 Access Management IAM Microsoft Active Directory Microsoft Azure Active Directory Good to have skills NA Minimum 7 5 year s of experience is required Educational Qualification 15 years full time education Summary We are seeking a highly experienced Entra ID formerly Azure AD Active Directory Architect to design implement and optimize enterprise identity and access management IAM solutions The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in Microsoft identity platforms with a focus on hybrid identity architecture federation and zero trust security models This role involves strategic planning hands-on engineering and close collaboration with security infrastructure and application teams Roles Responsibilities Design and architect secure scalable and high-performing Entra ID Azure AD and Active Directory infrastructures Design and maintain PKI infrastructure ADCS including Enterprise Subordinate CAs CRLs certificate templates Own and manage the end-to-end response for RFPs Request for Proposals and RFIs ensuring that all identity-related components are technically sound compliant and aligned with business objectives Participate in solution architecture reviews identifying risks and validating feasibility and scalability of proposed identity solutions Prepare high-quality design documentation including Security Impact Assessments Lead efforts to modernize identity platforms including hybrid identity cloud-only identity and passwordless authentication Develop and enforce IAM standards policies and governance aligned with organizational security frameworks e g Zero Trust NIST CIS Architect solutions for SSO MFA Conditional Access and Privileged Identity Management PIM Manage identity integrations with SaaS applications using SAML OIDC OAuth2 and SCIM protocols Drive federation strategies involving Entra ID B2B B2C and on-prem Active Directory Federation Services ADFS Collaborate with cybersecurity teams to ensure secure access and compliance with internal and regulatory requirements Conduct identity assessments architecture reviews and provide remediation guidance for IAM-related gaps Serve as a subject matter expert SME in incident response access reviews lifecycle automation and role-based access control RBAC Review implementation deliverables and act as a technical escalation point Professional Technical Skills Strong leadership and communication skills ability to present architectural strategies to executives and stakeholders Proven track record in delivering large-scale identity modernization programs Strategic thinker with strong problem-solving and analytical skills Ability to work cross-functionally with security networking compliance and application teams Entra ID Azure Active Directory Tenant design CA policies SSO B2B B2C Microsoft Active Directory AD and Group Policy Objects GPO ADFS Azure AD Connect Pass-through Authentication Password Hash Sync Conditional Access MFA SSPR Identity Governance Privileged Identity Management PIM and Access Reviews Proficient with identity federation protocols like SAML 2 0 OAuth 2 0 OpenID Connect Experience integrating identity with platforms like Microsoft 365 ServiceNow PingOne Okta SailPoint Workday and other LOB applications Robust knowledge on Scripting and automation PowerShell Graph API Logic Apps Azure automation Knowledge in IAM frameworks like Zero trust security Lifecycle management Just-in-time access Security standards such as ISO 27001 NIST 800-53 GDPR SOX Additional Information Minimum 12 or more years experience in designing implementing Identity Access Management solutions This position is based on Pan India A 15-year full time education is required 15 years 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