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Senior Technical Lead

Senior Technical Lead

Birlasoftkanpur, uttar pradesh, in
30+ days ago
Job description

About Birlasoft :

Birlasoft is a global technology company enabling “next-generation” digital transformation through expertise in Cloud, AI, Data, and enterprise solutions. Combining industry proficiency with advanced digital capabilities, it helps businesses accelerate change with speed, scale, and purpose, delivering “future-ready” solutions that enhance agility, resilience, and customer experience. Part of the CKA Birla Group and led by Chairman Mrs. Amita Birla, Birlasoft’s nearly 12,000 professionals drive innovation while building a diverse, inclusive, and learning-oriented culture. With a strong focus on sustainability and long-term value creation, Birlasoft transforms enterprises and communities, earning its reputation as a trusted partner and one of the best places to work

About the Job : We are seeking a highly experienced and technically proficient Identity and Access Management (IAM) Engineer to lead the design, implementation, and optimization of identity lifecycle management solutions across Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD) and on-premises environments . The ideal candidate will have hands-on expertise in Joiner / Mover / Leaver (JML) use-case automation, SSO integrations using SAML, OAuth, and Form-based authentication , and a deep understanding of identity governance and access control mechanisms.

Title : Senior Technical Lead

Job Location : Multiple Location (Noida, Mumbai, Pune, Chennai, Bangalore, Hyderabad)

Educational Background : Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Management Information Systems, Mathematics or related field is strongly preferred.

Key Responsibilities :

Identity Lifecycle Management (JML) :

  • Design, implement, and maintain Joiner-Mover-Leaver workflows in Entra ID and on-premise IAM solutions.
  • Capture business use cases and define feasibility plans for automation.
  • Design transition roadmap using Microsoft technologies with risk mitigation strategies.
  • Automate provisioning and deprovisioning processes for applications, AD, and cloud resources.
  • Integrate with HR systems (e.g., SuccessFactors) to trigger provisioning / de-provisioning actions.
  • Configure access packages, group memberships, license assignments, and account disablement.
  • Ensure compliance with security and regulatory standards for identity lifecycle processes.
  • Capture business use cases and define feasibility plans for automation.
  • Design transition roadmap using Microsoft technologies with risk mitigation strategies.
  • Recommend integration strategies using Azure AD B2B or other suitable approaches.
  • Strong experience in Microsoft 365, Azure AD, and IAM solutions.
  • Expertise in cross-tenant collaboration and hybrid identity setups.
  • Familiarity with Teams Guest Access, SharePoint Online External Sharing, and application integration.
  • Excellent stakeholder engagement and documentation skills.

Single Sign-On (SSO) Implementation :

  • Feasibility assessment of applications for EntraID integration.
  • Configure and manage SSO integrations for enterprise and cloud applications using SAML, OAuth 2.0, OIDC, and Form-based authentication .
  • Develop federation and trust relationships between identity providers and service providers.
  • Customize claims, configure conditional access, and enforce MFA policies.
  • Lead application onboarding and federation setup across cloud and on-prem platforms.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve authentication / authorization issues across hybrid environments.

    • Access Management & Governance :

  • Implement and maintain role-based access control (RBAC) and attribute-based access control (ABAC).
  • Support periodic access reviews, certification campaigns, and compliance audits.
  • Enforce least privilege principles and strong authentication mechanisms (MFA, conditional access).

    • Technical Leadership & Support :

  • Collaborate with security architects, application owners, and stakeholders to design secure IAM solutions.
  • Develop automation scripts using PowerShell , Graph API , or other scripting tools.
  • Provide guidance on IAM standards, policies, and best practices.
  • Lead troubleshooting efforts for complex identity-related issues across cloud and on-prem platforms.

    • Documentation & Stakeholder Engagement :

  • Create detailed design documents, SOPs, and implementation guides.
  • Liaise with application owners, security teams, and business stakeholders to align IAM strategies.

    • Skills Required : Core IAM Expertise

  • 8+ years of hands-on experience in IAM domain with a focus on JML processes .
  • Strong experience with Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD) and Active Directory (on-prem).
  • Proven implementation knowledge of SSO protocols – SAML 2.0, OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect, WS-Fed, Form-based authentication.

    • Technical Skills :

  • Experience with PowerShell, Python, or other scripting languages for IAM automation.
  • Knowledge of SCIM, LDAP, Kerberos, PKI, Conditional Access policies .
  • Experience with IAM tools such as SailPoint , Okta , CyberArk , or OneIdentity is a plus.
  • Understanding of Zero Trust principles and modern identity security models.
  • Familiarity with directory services (LDAP, ADFS) and cloud identity solutions.

    • Soft Skills :

  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

    • Preferred Certifications (nice to have)

  • Microsoft Certified : Identity and Access Administrator Associate
  • Microsoft Certified : Cybersecurity Architect Expert
  • Certified Identity and Access Manager (CIAM)
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