Job Summary -

The IAM / IDM Manager will own the organizations Identity and Access Management program end-to-end, including Identity Provider (IdP) administration, single sign-on, multi-factor authentication, directory services, and the joiner-mover-leaver access lifecycle. The individual will work closely with IT infrastructure, security, and application teams to ensure secure, compliant, and well-governed identity architecture, while supporting the organizations broader

Zero Trust and network security initiatives. The role also involves evaluating and managing IAM/IDM platforms and vendors to balance cost, security, and scalability.

- Bachelors degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
- Proven experience (69 years) in Identity and Access Management

(IAM/IDM), access governance, or a related security role.

- Hands-on experience administering cloud-based Identity Providers such as JumpCloud, Okta, or Azure AD; exposure to open-source identity platforms (Keycloak) preferred.
- Strong understanding of SSO, SAML, OAuth2/OIDC, MFA, and

LDAP/directory services.

- Experience managing identity in cloud-first, directory-as-a-service environments (without traditional Active Directory) is an advantage.
- Working knowledge of Privileged Access Management (PAM) and Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) principles.
- Experience with Joiner-Mover-Leaver (JML) lifecycle automation and periodic access certification/review processes.
- Understanding of regulatory and compliance frameworks.
- Relevant certifications preferred: CISSP, CISA, CIAM, or vendor-specific IAM certifications.




- Robust analytical and vendor evaluation skills, including experience running IAM tool POCs and RFPs.
- Excellent stakeholder management, documentation, and communication skills

Roles and Responsibilities

- Identity Provider (IdP) & SSO Management:

- Administer and manage the organizations Identity Provider platform(s) for endpoint and application authentication

across Windows and macOS environments.
- Own the roadmap for IdP evaluation, migration, and vendor management (e.g., JumpCloud, Zoho Directory,

Keycloak, OpenIDM).
- Configure and maintain SSO integrations across enterprise SaaS and business applications.

2. Access Lifecycle & Governance:
- Manage end-to-end Joiner-Mover-Leaver (JML) processes to ensure timely provisioning and de-provisioning of

access.
- Conduct periodic access reviews and certifications to ensure least-privilege access across systems.
- Define and maintain role-based access control (RBAC) models and access policies.

3. Authentication & Zero Trust Enablement:
- Drive enterprise-wide MFA adoption and enforcement.
- Collaborate with the network security team to align IAM architecture with the organizations Zero Trust Network

Access (ZTNA) initiatives.




- Support integration of IAM controls with endpoint and network security tooling.

4. Privileged Access Management:
- Implement and manage PAM controls for privileged/admin accounts across servers, network devices, and applications.
- Monitor and audit privileged session activity and enforce just-in-time access where applicable.

5. Compliance & Risk Management:
- Ensure IAM processes and controls align with ISO 27001, HIPAA, and Indias DPDP Act requirements.
- Support internal and external audits with IAM evidence, access logs, and compliance reports.
- Identify and remediate identity-related risks and control gaps.

6. Vendor Evaluation & Cost Optimization:
- Run POCs and RFPs for IAM/IDM tools and platforms, evaluating cost, security, and scalability trade-offs.
- Manage vendor relationships and contract renewals for identity platforms.

7. Reporting and Analytics:
- Generate periodic reports on access compliance, identity risk posture, and IAM program metrics for leadership.
- Recommend process improvements based on identity analytics and audit findings.

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