? WE ARE HIRING: Cloud-First Identity Transformation Architect

We are looking for an experienced Security Architect – Enterprise Security to lead enterprise identity modernization and cloud transformation initiatives.

? Job Details

- Role: Security Architect – Enterprise Security
- Specialization: Cloud-First Identity Transformation Architect
- Location: Any Tier-1 Location
- Work Mode: RTH-Y (Work from Office)
- Office Requirement: Day 1 reporting post onboarding
- Interview Mode: Face-to-Face (Mandatory)

? Key Responsibilities

- Define and own the Identity-to-Cloud transformation strategy and roadmap.
- Assess existing Active Directory environments, authentication mechanisms, applications, and infrastructure dependencies.
- Design target-state architectures centered on Microsoft Entra ID and Zero Trust principles.
- Lead the transition from on-premises identity services to cloud-native identity and access management capabilities.
- Drive adoption of Microsoft Entra ID, Conditional Access, Identity Protection, Privileged Identity Management (PIM), Access Reviews, and Lifecycle Management.
- Lead identity synchronization, authentication modernization, and migration from legacy protocols and services.




- Modernize application authentication by transitioning from LDAP, NTLM, Kerberos, and ADFS to modern authentication standards.
- Collaborate with Security, Infrastructure, End User Computing, Application, and Cloud teams.
- Define governance, operating models, and security baselines for the future cloud identity platform.
- Develop migration waves, business cases, risk mitigation plans, and success metrics.

? Required Skills & Experience

- Extensive experience in Active Directory and Microsoft Entra ID design and architecture.
- Proven track record of leading large-scale identity modernization or cloud transformation programmes.
- Solid understanding of Microsoft cloud technologies, including:
- Microsoft Entra ID
- Microsoft 365
- Microsoft Intune
- Conditional Access
- Privileged Identity Management (PIM)
- Identity Governance
- Experience designing hybrid and cloud-native identity architectures.
- Strong knowledge of Zero Trust security principles and modern authentication technologies.
- Excellent stakeholder management and programme leadership capabilities.

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