GMS-Senior-AD-Azure AD

EY; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,000,000; Full time

Job summary

EY is seeking a Senior Azure AD Operations Support Analyst in Bengaluru to manage Azure Active Directory, lead incident resolutions, and drive IAM operation improvements. You will work with IAM engineering on integrations, monitor system health, and mentor junior analysts while ensuring security and regulatory alignment.

Ideal candidates have strong Azure AD experience, governance and leadership capabilities, and relevant certifications.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in IAM and Azure AD operations.
• Proven incident management and problem-solving skills.
• Strong knowledge of cloud security and compliance requirements.
• Excellent communication, leadership and stakeholder management abilities.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., Identity and Access Administrator, ITIL) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Azure AD operational management to ensure high availability and performance.
• Lead resolution of complex Azure AD incidents and service requests.
• Develop and enforce procedures for Azure AD management and IAM operations.
• Collaborate with IAM engineering to support Azure AD solutions and integrations.
• Perform health checks, monitor performance, and conduct capacity planning.
• Coordinate with IT and security teams to align IAM with policies and standards.
• Mentor junior analysts and contribute to training materials.
• Manage features like conditional access, MFA, and PIM.
• Drive automation to improve IAM operational efficiency.
• Provide strategic recommendations for Azure AD enhancements.

Skills

Azure AD

IAM operations

Incident management

Cloud security

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Regulatory compliance

Analytical thinking

Decision making

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / IT / Cybersecurity

Microsoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator Associate

ITIL certification

Tools

Microsoft Identity solutions

Job description

At EY, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. And we’re counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all.

Global Managed Service - Identity and access Management - Senior

As a Senior Azure AD Operations Support Analyst, you will be responsible for ensuring the smooth and secure operation of Azure Active Directory (Azure AD) services within the organization. Your expertise in Azure AD will be vital in maintaining, troubleshooting, and optimizing identity and access management (IAM) services to support business continuity and compliance

Key Requirements / Responsibilities:

• Oversee the operational management of Azure AD services, ensuring high availability, reliability, and performance.
• Lead the resolution of complex Azure AD incidents and service requests, providing expert support and guidance.
• Develop, maintain, and enforce operational procedures and documentation for Azure AD management.
• Collaborate with IAM engineering and architecture teams to support the implementation of Azure AD solutions and integrations.
• Perform regular system health checks, monitor Azure AD performance, and conduct capacity planning.
• Coordinate with IT and security teams to ensure IAM operations align with security policies, compliance standards, and best practices.
• Mentor junior operations support analysts and contribute to their professional development.
• Manage Azure AD features such as conditional access, multi-factor authentication (MFA), and privileged identity management (PIM).
• Drive automation and process improvement initiatives to enhance IAM operational efficiency.
• Act as an escalation point for high-impact operational issues and provide strategic recommendations for Azure AD enhancements
• Lead operational support tasks, including system monitoring, user provisioning, access reviews, and troubleshooting.
• Implement and maintain operational procedures and documentation for identity services, including disaster recovery plans.
• Collaborate with the IAM engineering team to transition new features and services into production, ensuring operational readiness.
• Conduct regular operational reviews and audits to identify and remediate potential security gaps or inefficiencies.
• Drive the automation and optimization of operational processes to enhance system reliability and reduce manual workload.
• Mentor junior operations analysts and contribute to the development of training materials and best practices

Preferred Skills:

• Extensive experience in IAM operations, with a strong emphasis on Azure AD and related Microsoft identity solutions.
• Demonstrated experience in operational support, incident management, and problem-solving within an IAM context.
• In-depth knowledge of cloud security, IAM protocols, and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities, with a track record of successful stakeholder management.
• Relevant certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator Associate, ITIL, or similar

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field.

Work Requirements:

• Willingness to travel as required
• Willingness to be on call support engineer and work occasional overtime as required
• Willingness to work in shifts as required

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