Security Architect

apartmentAccenture placeBangalore calendar_month09/04/2026

Project Role : Security Architect
Project Role Description : Define the cloud security framework and architecture, ensuring it meets the business requirements and performance goals. Document the implementation of the cloud security controls and transition to cloud security-managed operations.
Must have skills : Identity Access Management (IAM)
Good to have skills : NA
Minimum 3 year(s) of experience is required

Educational Qualification : 15 years full time education

Summary:

As a Security L2 Entra ID Engineer, a typical day involves in day-to-day operations, monitoring, and troubleshooting of Microsoft Entra ID and hybrid identity environments. The role supports 24 7 IAM operations, resolves standard and recurring incidents, executes approved changes, and escalates complex issues to L3 SMEs as required, ensuring stable and compliant identity services.

Roles & Responsibilities:

Assist in the development and maintenance of security policies, standards, and procedures to ensure consistent implementation across cloud environments
Provide L2 operational support for Microsoft Entra ID in a 24 7 support environment
Perform day-to-day administration and monitoring of Microsoft Entra ID services including MFA, SSPR, Conditional Access, Entra SSO, and Enterprise Applications
Support Active Directory operations under guidance, including user/group management, basic Group Policy checks, logon issues, and account lockouts
Troubleshoot standard MFA, authentication, and application SSO issues, escalating complex or design-level issues to L3
Support Entra ID Connect operations, including health monitoring, sync validation, and basic issue triage
Assist with AD FS and proxy-related issues, including certificate validation and connectivity checks
Support certificate lifecycle activities, including monitoring expiry, renewals, and CRL availability, with escalation for complex PKI issues
Provide delegated access to users and teams based on RBAC and approved requests
Execute standard changes and service requests in line with documented SOPs and client change management processes
Perform routine operational checks, incident triage, and service health monitoring across IAM platforms
Maintain operational documentation and contribute to SOPs and KB updates based on recurring issues
Escalate unresolved or high-impact incidents to L3 SMEs with clear diagnostics and context

Professional & Technical Skills:

Must To Have Skills: Proficiency in Identity Access Management (IAM).
Good To Have Skills: Experience with Microsoft Entra ID (Azure Active Directory).
Strong understanding of cloud security principles and architecture design.
5+ years of relevant experience in IAM, identity, or directory services
Experience working in 24 7 support operations preferred
Hands-on experience supporting Microsoft Entra ID in an enterprise environment
Working knowledge of Microsoft Active Directory fundamentals
Experience with Entra ID features including MFA, SSPR, Conditional Access, and Enterprise Applications
Working knowledge of Entra ID Connect and hybrid identity concepts
Exposure to SAML, OAuth, and OIDC–based application integrations
Working knowledge of AD FS and proxy server concepts
Basic understanding of Microsoft PKI, including certificates and CRL concepts
Experience using PowerShell or Azure CLI for operational tasks and troubleshooting

Additional Information:

The candidate should have minimum 2 years of experience in Identity Access Management (IAM)
Must have AZ-900, AZ-104, SC-300 Microsoft certifications.
This position is based at our Bengaluru office.
A 15 years full time education is required

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