IAM Solutions Architect

McCormick & Company; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 2,400,000 - 4,200,000; Full time

Job summary

McCormick & Company is seeking a Solution Architect to define and own the architecture strategy for IAM, building scalable, secure, and enterprise-aligned solutions in Gurgaon.

You will partner with IT, Cybersecurity, engineering and security teams to translate business capabilities into cohesive designs, guide decisions across the product lifecycle, and drive modernization, risk management and adherence to standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology, computer science, cybersecurity or relevant field.
• 8+ years IAM experience in engineering/architecture roles within IAM domains.
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proven track record of designing complex global architecture designs.
• Experience on complex global projects, processes and systems.

Responsibilities

• Works on complex projects requiring in-depth IAM knowledge and architectural designs.
• Provides direction and definition of IT/Security architecture aligned to strategy.
• Consults with project teams to fit projects to established architecture patterns.
• Creates governing principles and standards for architecture decisions.
• Performs research on emerging technologies to improve cost effectiveness and flexibility.
• Aligns to regulatory/compliance frameworks and maintains a risk mindset.

Skills

IAM governance

Architectural design

Cross-functional collaboration

Security concepts

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/CS/Cybersecurity

Tools

IGA

PAM

Directory Services

Cloud platforms

Job description

The Solution Architect is accountable for defining and owning the architecture strategy and multi-year technology roadmap for IAM. This role leads the development of IAM conceptual and logical architectures, ensuring solutions are scalable, secure, resilient, and aligned with enterprise standards and business objectives.

Acting as the primary architectural authority for IAM, the Solution Architect partners closely with IT & Cybersecurity management, engineering, security and infrastructure teams to translate business capabilities into cohesive technology designs. The role provides architectural direction throughout the product lifecycle, guiding solution decisions, governing adherence to standards, and identifying opportunities to enhance security, modernize platforms, reduce technical debt, and enable future innovation.

Responsibilities:

• Works on complex projects that require in-depth knowledge of all IAM capabilities within their architecture domain, providing architectural designs and guidance.
• Provides direction, guidance, and definition of IT/Security architecture to effectively support the product and business strategy. Supports IAM architecture discipline and champions’ architectural initiatives according to the corporate standards.
• Consults with project teams to fit projects to established architecture patterns, as well as to identify when it is necessary to modify the standard architectural patterns. Ensures the conceptual completeness of the technical solutions.
• Participates in the creation of governing principles and standards to guide architecture decision making. Identifies exceptions to architectural standards at an enterprise level and facilitates resolution. Reviews and/or analyzes and develops architectural and security requirements as needed for the organization.
• Performs research on emerging technologies in support of systems development efforts and recommend technologies that will improve cost effectiveness and systems flexibility. Develop, document, and communicate plans for investing in systems architecture, including analysis of cost reduction opportunities.
• Aligns to the regulatory and compliance frameworks and processes of the Company, maintains a risk mindset.
• Maintain continuous personal learning and development to remain technological relevancy in current and emerging areas.

Required Qualifications

• :Bachelor’s degree in information technology, computer science, cybersecurity or relevant field
• .8+ Years of IAM experience, with a significant amount of time spent in an engineering / architecture role for IGA, PAM, Secrets Management, Directory Services, Cloud and other capabilities of a holistic IAM progra
• mExcellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills needed to translate business requirements into technical solutions
• .Proven track record of designing highly complex global architecture designs
• .Experience of participating in complex global projects, processes, and systems

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We understand that not everyone will match each of the above qualifications. However, we also realize that everyone has unique experiences that can add value to our company. Even if you think your background might not perfectly align, we'd love to hear from yo

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