This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Senior Security Architect – IAM, AWS & Application Security (Okta) based in India.
Accountabilities:
- Design and implement enterprise-grade Identity and Access Management (IAM) solutions using Okta, ensuring secure authentication, authorization, and access governance.
- Architect secure identity integrations across AWS services, SaaS applications, and custom platforms using technologies such as SSO, MFA, OAuth 2.0, OIDC, and RBAC.
- Act as a trusted security advisor to application, infrastructure, and data teams, providing architectural guidance throughout design and implementation phases.
- Develop secure identity federation strategies, API security frameworks, and token-based authentication models for cloud and hybrid environments.
- Enable secure connectivity and identity validation for field devices, edge systems, and hybrid cloud deployments.
- Optimize identity workflows, troubleshoot complex security challenges, and ensure consistent security controls across multiple platforms.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to promote security best practices, improve governance, and support long-term security transformation initiatives.
Requirements
- 8–10 years of professional experience in cybersecurity, with strong expertise in Identity and Access Management and security architecture.
- Extensive hands-on experience designing and implementing Okta-based IAM solutions, including SSO, MFA, lifecycle management, directory integrations, and policy configuration.
- Strong knowledge of AWS security services, including IAM, Cognito, and cloud security best practices.
- Proven experience with authentication and authorization standards such as OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect (OIDC), and role-based access control (RBAC).
- Experience securing applications, APIs, cloud platforms, and hybrid environments while providing architectural guidance to technical teams.
- Familiarity with securing field devices, edge computing environments, and cross-platform identity integrations.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills with the ability to advise both technical and business teams effectively.
Benefits
- Remote-first work opportunity with flexibility to work from anywhere in India or Bangalore.
- Contract-to-hire opportunity with long-term career growth potential.
- Competitive annual compensation ranging from INR 1,500,000 to INR 1,950,000.
- Opportunity to work on enterprise-scale cloud security and IAM transformation initiatives.
- Exposure to modern security technologies, AWS cloud services, and advanced identity management platforms.
- Collaborative environment focused on technical excellence, innovation, and continuous learning.
- Opportunity to influence security strategy while working alongside experienced technology and security professionals.