IAM Entra ID Solution Architect

About Us:

At Tech Mahindra
(
Tech Mahindra | Connected World, Connected Experiences
), we live the philosophy of connected world and connected experiences. We thrive on change that is powered by the intelligent symphony of technology and humans designing meaningful and sustainable experiences. Consumer 'experiences' are driving and disrupting industries like never before. Businesses must build seamless yet simple enterprises that collaborate, synergize, and drive the change. Change that connects us all and empowers us to deliver experiences that span across the digital, the physical, the convergent, and everything in between. That's when truly connected experiences manifest.

Extraordinary is when experiences come together – a continuous convergence of digital technologies, touchpoints, and most importantly people. It's time to reimagine, reinvent, and revolutionize business models & operations as well as to transform enterprises into living, breathing, and connected businesses. We are the Digital Change makers who strive to change the way the world, communities, businesses, and humans interact digitally. We are harnessing the power of change, brought in by technologies, that makes it the most exciting time to be alive in the human history. Our universe, as we build it, disrupt it, and redesign it, is powering the digital change.

Tech Mahindra represents the connected world, offering innovative and customer-centric information technology experiences, enabling Enterprises, Associates, and the Society to Rise. It has 150,000+ professionals working for 1000+ Global Customers (including Fortune 500 companies) in 90 Countries. We're part of the esteemed Mahindra group, headquartered in Ind
ia. U
nder a new CEO, Tech Mahindra is committed to a transformative journey with 'Scale @ Speed' as our guiding principle.

About the role:

Role: IAM Entra ID Solution Architect

Location: Melbourne

Job Description: Responsibilities

• Architect and deploy IAM solutions leveraging OKTA and Azure AD, enabling secure and efficient user access across on-premises and cloud environments.
• Design multi-identity federation frameworks using protocols such as SAML, OAuth, OpenID Connect, and WS-Federation.
• Develop blueprints for identity lifecycle management, user provisioning, and de-provisioning.
• Implement and maintain multi-cloud and cross-enterprise federation solutions to support internal and external user bases, ensuring seamless authentication and authorization.
• Manage integration of IAM with telecom-specific platforms, network applications, and third-party systems.
• Ensure all IAM solutions align with telecom industry regulations, including compliance frameworks like GDPR, SOX, and ISO 27001.
• Monitor identity security metrics and address risks proactively.
• Partner with IT, Security, and Business Units to align IAM strategies with business objectives.
• Provide guidance to development and operations teams to ensure adherence to identity best practices.
• Mentor team members and act as the subject matter expert for IAM within the organization.
• Continuously assess and improve IAM tools and processes for scalability, security, and user experience.
• Collaborate with vendors like OKTA and Microsoft to ensure IAM tools meet organizational requirements.
• Engage stakeholders to gather requirements and drive adoption of identity solutions across the enterprise.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, Information Systems, or a related field.
• At least 8-10 years of hands-on experience in IAM architecture, implementation, and management.
• Proven expertise in OKTA and Azure AD, including administration, customization, and integration.
• Extensive experience with multi-identity federation in large-scale, complex environments.
• Prior experience in a telecommunications organization is highly desirable.
• Skills:
• Strong knowledge of IAM protocols and standards (e.g., SAML, OAuth, OpenID Connect).
• Experience with hybrid identity architectures and migration to cloud identity solutions.
• Proficiency in directory services (e.g., Active Directory, LDAP) and access governance tools.
• Hands-on experience with scripting and automation (e.g., PowerShell, Python).
• Familiarity with API security, network security, and zero-trust frameworks.
• Certifications (Preferred):
• OKTA Certified Professional, Administrator, or Consultant.
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert or Azure Identity and Access Administrator.
• CISSP, CISM, or similar security certifications.
• TOGAF or other enterprise architecture certifications.

"Tech Mahindra is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We promote and support a diverse workforce at all levels of the company. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or disability. All applicants will be evaluated solely on the basis of their ability, competence, and performance of the essential functions of their positions with or without reasonable accommodations. Reasonable accommodations also are available in the hiring process for applicants with disabilities.