Lead Principal Infrastructure and Platform Engineer

Identity Access Management Architect

Nomura Overview:

Nomura is an Asia-headquartered f inancial services group with an integrated global network spanning over 30 countries.

By connecting markets East & West, Nomura services the needs of individuals, institutions, corporates and governments

through its four business divisions: Retail, Asset Management, Wholesale (Global Markets and Investment Banking),

and Merchant Banking. Founded in 1925, the f irm is built on a tradition of disciplined entrepreneurship, serving clients

with creative solutions, and considered thought leadership. For further information about Nomura, visit

www.nomura.com

Nomura Services India, (Powai) supports Nomura’s businesses around the world. Powai’ s world class capabilities in

trading support, research, information technology, financial control, operations, risk management and legal support have

played a key role in facilitating Nomura’s global operations and are an integral part of Nomura’s global expansion plans.

The Powai operation is a critical part of the platf orm to support the growth of Nomura’s global business.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Nomura is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to providing equal opportunities throughout

employment including in the recruitment, training and development of employees (including promotion, transfers,

assignments and beliefs). We prohibit discrimination in the workplace whether on grounds of gender, marital or

domestic partnership status, pregnancy, career’s responsibilities, sexual orientation, gender

Job/Group Overview:

We are looking for a skilled Identity Technology Architect to join our team with a focus on developing a robust zero trust architecture and implementing a passwordless authentication strategy using FIDO2 standards. This architect will lead the design and execution of a comprehensive roadmap that enhances our security posture, improves user experience, and reduces risk related to identity and access management.  The experienced Identity and Access Management (IAM) Architect will design, develop, and implement IAM solutions for our organization. The IAM Architect will help drive the IAM program to modernize the Idenitity and Access systems across the Nomura group companies including application authentication, authorization and security capabilities. 

This role will drive IAM security policies and standards, ensuring applications are using secure design standards utilised by the application development teams across the firm’s business units. The Identity and Access Management Architect will serve as the lead IAM technical point of contact for the Identity and Access Management transformation program. The successful candidate will possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills required to partner with other leaders across the business to identify both opportunities and risks.  They will develop and deliver solutions that support business strategies and protect firm’s sensitive information and intellectual property globally.

Responsibilities:

• Roadmap Development: Design and build a detailed roadmap for transitioning to a zero trust architecture, emphasizing passwordless authentication methods and FIDO2 compliance utilising a primarily Microsoft eco-system (Entra ID, InTune, MS Authenticator etc) complimented by Saviynt and CyberArk/Conjur.


• Architectural Design: Create secure identity and access management solutions that align with zero trust principles, minimizing the reliance on traditional password-based authentication.


• FIDO2 Implementation: Oversee the implementation of FIDO2 standards across applications and platforms, ensuring compatibility and adherence to best practices for secure authentication.


• Security Assessments: Conduct thorough assessments of existing identity management systems and recommend enhancements based on zero trust and passwordless principles.


• Collaboration: Collaborate with IT, security teams, and business units to define identity governance policies, ensuring alignment with organizational strategies and compliance requirements.


• User Experience Enhancement: Advocate for user-friendly authentication solutions that balance security and user experience through the adoption of biometrics and hardware-based authentication.


• Monitoring and Reporting: Establish metrics to monitor the implementation of the zero trust and passwordless initiatives, providing insights and reporting on their effectiveness.


• Documentation: Create and maintain comprehensive technical documentation, including architectural diagrams, design documents, and operational procedures related to IAM solutions.


• Training and Awareness: Develop training materials and conduct workshops to enhance staff understanding and acceptance of zero trust and passwordless principles.

Requirements:

 

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred.


• Experience: Minimum of 8 years of experience in identity and access management, with a specific focus on zero trust architectures and passwordless authentication strategies.


• Technical Skills: Deep understanding of FIDO2 and related technologies, along with experience implementing these frameworks in complex environments.


• Knowledge of Security Standards: Familiarity with relevant security frameworks, protocols, and standards (NIST, ISO 27001, etc.) and their application to identity security.


• Soft Skills: Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills with the ability to translate complex technical concepts to various stakeholders.  Proven track record of achieving results through collaboration and teamwork.