IAM Vulnerability Engineer

Persistent Systems; Pune District; Hybride; INR 1 500 000 - 2 300 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive salary

Tech exposure

Health checks

Insurance coverage

Learning programs

Résumé du poste

Persistent is seeking an experienced IAM Vulnerability Engineer to secure identity platforms and remediate vulnerabilities across AD, Entra, and ISAM on Linux. You will collaborate with security, infra, and compliance teams to maintain a robust identity security posture worldwide.

The role focuses on vulnerability remediation, security hardening, governance, and change management, with a strong emphasis on tooling and automation. Pune-based, full-time employment with hybrid work options.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of experience in Identity and Access Management, Security Engineering, or related domains.
• Strong hands‑on expertise in Active Directory administration, security hardening, and Group Policy management.
• Experience with Microsoft Entra, including Conditional Access, MFA, Identity Protection, and privileged access controls.
• Hands‑on knowledge of ISAM on Linux administration, troubleshooting, and integration.
• Knowledge of LDAP, authentication, authorization, and directory services.
• Experience with vulnerability assessment, remediation planning, and security hardening processes.
• Familiarity with Privileged Access Management (PAM) and identity governance workflows.
• Exposure to PowerShell scripting and automation of identity tasks.

Responsabilités

• Analyze, assess, and remediate vulnerabilities using Qualys, Nessus, Tenable, and other tools.
• Perform Active Directory security hardening and privilege-management reviews.
• Manage and optimize GPOs to enforce security standards and compliance.
• Conduct privileged account reviews and access-control assessments.
• Enhance Microsoft Entra security controls including CA, MFA, and Identity Protection.
• Troubleshoot ISAM on Linux environments and remediation workflows.
• Coordinate remediation planning, testing, and post‑remediation validation.

Connaissances

AD administration

Security hardening

Group Policy mgmt

IAM concepts

Troubleshooting

PowerShell scripting

Communication

Formation

Bachelors in CS/IT

Outils

Qualys

Nessus

Tenable

PowerShell

SailPoint IdentityIQ

CyberArk

Description du poste

About Persistent

We are an AI-led, platform-driven Digital Engineering and Enterprise Modernization partner, combining deep technical expertise and industry experience to help our clients anticipate what's next. Our offerings and proven solutions create a unique competitive advantage for our clients by giving them the power to see beyond and rise above. We work with many industry-leading organizations across the world, including 20 Fortune 50 companies and 4 of the 5 top banks in both the US and India, and numerous innovators across the healthcare ecosystem.

About Persistent

We are an AI-led, platform-driven Digital Engineering and Enterprise Modernization partner, combining deep technical expertise and industry experience to help our clients anticipate what's next. Our offerings and proven solutions create a unique competitive advantage for our clients by giving them the power to see beyond and rise above. We work with many industry-leading organizations across the world, including 20 Fortune 50 companies and 4 of the 5 top banks in both the US and India, and numerous innovators across the healthcare ecosystem.

Our disruptor's mindset, commitment to client success, and agility to thrive in the dynamic environment have enabled us to sustain our growth momentum. Persistent has been recognized across top industry platforms for innovation, leadership, and inclusion. We reported $1,654.4M FY26 revenue with 17.4% Y-o-Y growth. We have delivered 24 sequential quarters of growth with $436.0M in Q4 FY26 revenue, up 3.2% Q-o-Q and 16.2% Y-o-Y growth. Our 27,500+ global team members, located in 18 countries, have been instrumental in helping the market leaders transform their industries. We have been recognized as the Fastest Growing IT Services Brand Globally in the 2026 Brand Finance IT Services 25 Report. We named a Leader in the Everest Group Private Equity (PE) Services PEAK Matrix Assessment 2026 and Software Product Engineering PEAK Matrix Assessment 2026.

About Position

We are seeking an experienced IAM Vulnerability Engineer to support enterprise identity and access management platforms with a strong focus on vulnerability remediation, security hardening, compliance, and operational excellence. The ideal candidate will possess hands‑on expertise in Active Directory, Microsoft Entra, and ISAM on Linux environments, ensuring secure identity services and effective remediation of security risks. This role requires collaboration with security, infrastructure, and compliance teams to maintain a robust identity security posture across the organization.

• Role: IAM Vulnerability Engineer
• Location: Pune
• Experience: 5 to 8 Years
• Job Type: Full-Time Employment

What You'll Do

• Analyze, assess, and remediate vulnerabilities identified through tools such as Qualys, Nessus, Tenable, and other vulnerability management platforms.
• Perform Active Directory security hardening, configuration reviews, privilege management assessments, and remediation activities.
• Manage and optimize Group Policy Objects (GPOs) to enforce security standards and compliance requirements.
• Conduct privileged account reviews, entitlement validations, and access‑control assessments.
• Enhance Microsoft Entra security controls including Conditional Access, Multi‑Factor Authentication (MFA), Identity Protection, and Privileged Access Management.
• Troubleshoot and resolve security findings, provisioning issues, workflow failures, and integration problems within ISAM on Linux environments.
• Coordinate remediation planning, testing, deployment activities, and post‑remediation validation processes.
• Collaborate with infrastructure, security, and application teams to implement corrective actions and security improvements.
• Perform root‑cause analysis for security incidents and recurring platform vulnerabilities.
• Maintain remediation trackers, audit evidence, compliance documentation, and risk reports.
• Support governance, risk, and compliance initiatives related to identity security.
• Participate in change‑management and release‑management activities to ensure secure implementation of remediation measures.
• Monitor identity platforms and security controls to identify opportunities for continuous improvement.

Expertise You'll Bring

• 5–8 years of experience in Identity and Access Management, Security Engineering, Directory Services, or related domains.
• Strong hands‑on expertise in Active Directory administration, security hardening, and Group Policy management.
• Experience working with Microsoft Entra, including Conditional Access, MFA, Identity Protection, and privileged access controls.
• Hands‑on knowledge of ISAM on Linux administration, troubleshooting, and integration.
• Strong understanding of LDAP, authentication, authorization, and directory services.
• Experience with vulnerability assessment, remediation planning, and security hardening processes.
• Knowledge of Privileged Access Management (PAM), Identity Governance, provisioning, and access certification processes.
• Experience working with vulnerability management tools such as Qualys, Nessus, Tenable, or equivalent platforms.
• Familiarity with PowerShell scripting and automation of identity management tasks.
• Exposure to SailPoint IdentityIQ, CyberArk, or similar identity governance and PAM solutions is preferred.
• Understanding of ITIL processes, change management, and operational support frameworks.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem‑solving capabilities.
• Effective communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, Information Technology, or a related field.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Culture focused on talent development with quarterly growth opportunities and company‑sponsored higher education and certifications
• Opportunity to work with cutting‑edge technologies
• Employee engagement initiatives such as project parties, flexible work hours, and Long Service awards
• Annual health check‑ups
• Insurance coverage: group term life, personal accident, and Mediclaim hospitalization for self, spouse, two children, and parents

Values-Driven, People-Centric & Inclusive Work Environment

Persistent is dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We invite applications from all qualified individuals, including those with disabilities, and regardless of gender or gender preference. We welcome diverse candidates from all backgrounds.

• We support hybrid work and flexible hours to fit diverse lifestyles.
• Our office is accessibility‑friendly, with ergonomic setups and assistive technologies to support employees with physical disabilities.
• If you are a person with disabilities and have specific requirements, please inform us during the application process or at any time during your employment

"Persistent is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind."

Vulnerability Management,Identity and Access Governance,Microsoft Active Directory