Job Description:

Software Architect IAM AI & Zero Trust

Location: Bangalore India

Department: Digital Infrastructure & Platforms (IAM)

Role Description

Are you a visionary software architect with a deep passion for modern cybersecurity platform engineering and identity governance Airbus is seeking a Software Development Architect to own and evolve the architectural vision of our IAM Self-Service Platform.

As Airbus accelerates its Digital Transformation Identity & Access Management (IAM) is moving from a back-office utility to a core strategic this role you will define the target architecture for our self-service tools ensure seamless integration across hybrid and cloud environments and systematically guide our identity ecosystem toward a Zero Trust Architecture (Never Trust Always Verify).

Operating within our leadership squad alongside the Product Manager Technical Lead and Techno-Functional BA you will bridge business needs and security mandates into resilient scalable and developer-friendly technical blueprints.

Challenges & Strategic Impact

- Agentic AI & Emerging Workloads: Preparing identity frameworks to support non-human identities AI agents and automated machine-to-machine interactions over the next two years.
- DevSecOps Integration: Fully embedding Security by Design and DevSecOps principles into the software development architecture and release lifecycle.
- Zero Trust Evolution: Transforming legacy identity mechanisms into continuous dynamic risk-based access controls and identity governance.
- Architectural Designs: Architect highly performant scalable software solutions that embed Security by Design principles driving rigorous quality and sustainability metrics while future-proofing the product roadmap which will be in-line with the IAM PSL objectives.
- Developer & User Experience: Designing zero-trust architectures that simplify access requests and self-service workflows for 130000 Airbus employees and external supply chain partners without creating operational friction.
- Enterprise Security Standards: Ensuring architectural alignment with Airbus Cybersecurity rules (Blue Book) global data privacy regulations (GDPR) EASA aviation compliance and ITAR/EAR export control policies.
- Identity & Access Management (IAM): Establishing comprehensive IAM domain leadership and strategic focus to align identity security practices with modern enterprise architecture.

Key Responsibilities

1. Architectural Vision & Zero Trust Strategy

- Own the technical roadmap and target architecture for the IAM Self-Service Platform ensuring high availability security-by-design and modern design patterns.
- Lead the architectural shift toward Zero Trust Principles designing mechanisms for continuous authentication dynamic authorization (ABAC/RBAC/PBAC) least-privilege access and micro-segmentation integration.
- Apply and adopt standard protocols (OIDC/OAuth2 SAML SCIM FIDO2) across enterprise web applications APIs and services to ensure architectural compliance.

2. Platform Design & Identity Integration

- Design scalable integration patterns between the core self-service portal (Python/React)



and identity systems governance platforms and hybrid cloud environments.
- Define API-first governance microservices architecture and secure data access layers for identity workflow engines and automation scripts.
- Establish non-functional requirements (NFRs) including system scalability latency targets failover resilience and audit logging for security compliance.
- Establish and mandate core architectural principles enterprise design patterns and robust application frameworks to drive scalable identity integrations.
- Lead ARD (Architecture Reference Document) management translating complex IAM requirements into precise network models Zero Trust security views and modular software architecture breakdowns.
- Design comprehensive Observability and Telemetry strategies (logging tracing and monitoring) to ensure real-time visibility into identity workflows system health and security events.

3. Product Quad Architect Network & Engineering Collaboration

- Partner with the Product Manager (PM) / Product Owner (PO) to translate business vision and security roadmaps into architecturally sound product epics.
- Work in tandem with the Technical Lead to guide engineering teams ensuring implementation details adhere to the master architectural design without creating technical debt.
- Collaborate with the Techno-Functional BA to validate technical feasibility security constraints and boundary conditions for new self-service workflows.
- Collaborate with cross-functional domain leadersincluding Enterprise Cyber Security Infrastructure and PSL Architects alongside Data Officers and Quality/Eco-Design Expertsto drive comprehensive architectural reviews and integrate strategic recommendations.
- Partner closely with Enterprise Product and PSL Architects to align platform design with overall IAM domain strategy and enterprise architecture principles.

4. Technical Governance & Innovation

- Serve as the primary representative for the product on the internal Architecture Review Board (ARB) and Cybersecurity committees.
- Conduct Proof of Concepts (PoCs) for emerging identity technologies passwordless access and identity threat detection and response (ITDR).
- Author and govern comprehensive Architectural Requirements Dossiers (ARDs) technical standards engineering specifications and integration patterns providing actionable blueprints that guide and accelerate internal development teams.
- Drive proactive Threat Modeling (e.g. STRIDE) and risk assessments during the design phase to identify and mitigate vulnerabilities before development begins.

Qualifications & Experience

- Education: Graduate/Postgraduate degree in Computer Science Information Technology Cybersecurity or a related field.
- Experience:



12 years of software engineering experience with at least 4 years operating as an Enterprise/Software/Solution Architect in large-scale IAM or enterprise security environments.
- Architecture & Frameworks: Expertise in Microservices Event-Driven Architecture API Gateway patterns RESTful APIs and Cloud-native designs (Azure/AWS/GCP).
- Identity Domain Mastery (Preferred): Comprehensive Identity & Access Management (IAM) domain expertise including familiarity with IGA PAM or core IAM frameworks as well as strong architectural knowledge of:

- Protocols: OAuth 2.0 OpenID Connect (OIDC) SAML 2.0 SCIM FIDO2/WebAuthn.
- Identity Engines: Active Directory Azure AD / Entra ID Ping Identity Okta or SailPoint.
- Concepts: Zero Trust Architecture (NIST SP 800-207) Identity Governance & Administration (IGA) Privileged Access Management (PAM) RBAC/ABAC models.

- Technical Stack Literacy: Strong architectural knowledge of Python React SQL Server and PowerShell/Automation workflows.
- Soft Skills: Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills within a multi-cultural international environment (India Europe) capable of bridging executive strategy security auditing and engineering teams.
- Certifications (Nice to Have): CISSP CCSP TOGAF Microsoft Certified: Cybersecurity Architect Expert or AWS/Azure Solutions Architect Professional Archimate.

Alignment within the IAM Product Quad

Boundary Area

Product Architect

(This Role)

Technical Lead

Product Manager / PO

Core Ownership

System Structure & Security Standards

Code Execution & Team Velocity

Business Value & Backlog Priority

Key Output

Architecture Blueprints Zero Trust Roadmap Tech Stack Rules

Clean Python/React Code CI/CD Working APIs

Product Roadmap Feature Epics User Stories

Core Focus

Is the system secure scalable and aligned with Zero Trust

Is the code performant maintainable and bug-free

Does this feature solve a high-value user problem

This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity as the foundation for the Companys success reputation and sustainable growth.

Company:

Airbus India Private Limited

Employment Type:

Permanent

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Experience Level:

Professional

Job Family:

Digital

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Required Experience:

Staff IC

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