Identity and Access Management (IAM) Software Architect

Airbus Group India Pvt Ltd; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 3,500,000 - 5,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Airbus India Private Limited in Bangalore seeks an IAM Software Architect to own the architectural vision for the IAM Self-Service Platform. You will drive Zero Trust, security-by-design, and scalable identity workflows across hybrid cloud environments, collaborating with product and engineering leaders to deliver secure, developer-friendly blueprints.

The role emphasizes architecture governance, PoCs for emerging identity tech, and alignment with Airbus Cybersecurity and GDPR-like standards in

Qualifications

• 12+ years in software engineering with enterprise IAM or security architecture.
• 4+ years as an Enterprise/Solution Architect in IAM or security environments.
• Strong knowledge of microservices, API patterns, and cloud-native designs.

Responsibilities

• Define target IAM architecture and Zero Trust strategy for self-service platform.
• Design scalable integration patterns with hybrid cloud environments and identity systems.
• Lead governance, ARD management, and security-by-design principles.
• Collaborate with PM/PO, Tech Lead, and cross-functional teams to implement architecture.

Skills

IAM architecture

Zero Trust

Microservices

API governance

DevSecOps

Education

CS/IT degree

Tools

Azure cloud

AWS

GCP

Python

React

SQL Server

PowerShell

Job description

IAM Software Architect Job Description

Software Architect – IAM, AI & Zero Trust

Location: Bangalore, India

Department: Digital Infrastructure & Platforms (IAM)

Role Description

Are you a visionary software architect with a deep passion for modern cybersecurity, platform engineering, and identity governance? Airbus is seeking a Software Development Architect to own and evolve the architectural vision of our IAM Self-Service Platform . As Airbus accelerates its Digital Transformation, Identity & Access Management (IAM) is moving from a back-office utility to a core strategic product. In this role, you will define the target architecture for our self-service tools, ensure seamless integration across hybrid and cloud environments, and systematically guide our identity ecosystem toward a Zero Trust Architecture (Never Trust, Always Verify). Operating within our leadership squad alongside the Product Manager , Technical Lead , and Techno-Functional BA , you will bridge business needs and security mandates into resilient, scalable, and developer-friendly technical blueprints.

Challenges & Strategic Impact

• Agentic AI & Emerging Workloads: Preparing identity frameworks to support non-human identities, AI agents, and automated machine-to-machine interactions over the next two years.
• DevSecOps Integration: Fully embedding Security by Design and DevSecOps principles into the software development architecture and release lifecycle.
• Zero Trust Evolution: Transforming legacy identity mechanisms into continuous, dynamic, risk-based access controls and identity governance.
• Architectural Designs: Architect highly performant, scalable software solutions that embed 'Security by Design' principles, driving rigorous quality and sustainability metrics while future-proofing the product roadmap which will be in-line with the IAM PSL objectives.
• Developer & User Experience: Designing zero-trust architectures that simplify access requests and self-service workflows for 130,000+ Airbus employees and external supply chain partners without creating operational friction.
• Enterprise Security Standards: Ensuring architectural alignment with Airbus Cybersecurity rules ("Blue Book"), global data privacy regulations (GDPR), EASA aviation compliance, and ITAR/EAR export control policies.
• Identity & Access Management (IAM): Establishing comprehensive IAM domain leadership and strategic focus to align identity security practices with modern enterprise architecture.

Key Responsibilities

1. Architectural Vision & Zero Trust Strategy Own the technical roadmap and target architecture for the IAM Self-Service Platform , ensuring high availability, security-by-design, and modern design patterns. Lead the architectural shift toward Zero Trust Principles , designing mechanisms for continuous authentication, dynamic authorization (ABAC/RBAC/PBAC), least-privilege access, and micro-segmentation integration. Apply and adopt standard protocols (OIDC/OAuth2, SAML, SCIM, FIDO2) across enterprise web applications, APIs, and services to ensure architectural compliance.
2. Platform Design & Identity Integration Design scalable integration patterns between the core self-service portal (Python/React) and identity systems, governance platforms, and hybrid cloud environments. Define API-first governance, microservices architecture, and secure data access layers for identity workflow engines and automation scripts. Establish non-functional requirements (NFRs) including system scalability, latency targets, failover resilience, and audit logging for security compliance. Establish and mandate core architectural principles, enterprise design patterns, and robust application frameworks to drive scalable identity integrations. Lead ARD (Architecture Reference Document) management, translating complex IAM requirements into precise network models, Zero Trust security views, and modular software architecture breakdowns. Design comprehensive Observability and Telemetry strategies (logging, tracing, and monitoring) to ensure real-time visibility into identity workflows, system health, and security events.
3. Product Quad, Architect Network & Engineering Collaboration Partner with the Product Manager (PM) / Product Owner (PO) to translate business vision and security roadmaps into architecturally sound product epics. Work in tandem with the Technical Lead to guide engineering teams, ensuring implementation details adhere to the master architectural design without creating technical debt. Collaborate with the Techno-Functional BA to validate technical feasibility, security constraints, and boundary conditions for new self-service workflows. Collaborate with cross-functional domain leaders -including Enterprise, Cyber Security, Infrastructure, and PSL Architects, alongside Data Officers and Quality/Eco-Design Experts- to drive comprehensive architectural reviews and integrate strategic recommendations. Partner closely with Enterprise, Product, and PSL Architects to align platform design with overall IAM domain strategy and enterprise architecture principles.
4. Technical Governance & Innovation Serve as the primary representative for the product on the internal Architecture Review Board (ARB) and Cybersecurity committees. Conduct Proof of Concepts (PoCs) for emerging identity technologies, passwordless access, and identity threat detection and response (ITDR). Author and govern comprehensive Architectural Requirements Dossiers (ARDs) , technical standards, engineering specifications, and integration patterns, providing actionable blueprints that guide and accelerate internal development teams. Drive proactive Threat Modeling (e.g., STRIDE) and risk assessments during the design phase to identify and mitigate vulnerabilities before development begins.

Qualifications & Experience

Education: Graduate/Postgraduate degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field. Experience: 12+ years of software engineering experience, with at least 4+ years operating as an Enterprise/Software/Solution Architect in large-scale IAM or enterprise security environments. Architecture & Frameworks: Expertise in Microservices, Event-Driven Architecture, API Gateway patterns, RESTful APIs, and Cloud-native designs (Azure/AWS/GCP). Identity Domain Mastery (Preferred): Comprehensive Identity & Access Management (IAM) domain expertise, including familiarity with IGA, PAM, or core IAM frameworks, as well as strong architectural knowledge of: Protocols: OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect (OIDC), SAML 2.0, SCIM, FIDO2/WebAuthn. Identity Engines: Active Directory, Azure AD / Entra ID, Ping Identity, Okta, or SailPoint. Concepts: Zero Trust Architecture (NIST SP 800-207), Identity Governance & Administration (IGA), Privileged Access Management (PAM), RBAC/ABAC models. Technical Stack Literacy: Strong architectural knowledge of Python , React , SQL Server , and PowerShell/Automation workflows . Soft Skills: Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills within a multi-cultural, international environment (India Europe), capable of bridging executive strategy, security auditing, and engineering teams. Certifications (Nice to Have): CISSP, CCSP, TOGAF, Microsoft Certified: Cybersecurity Architect Expert, or AWS/Azure Solutions Architect Professional, Archimate.

Company

Company: Airbus India Private Limited

Employment Type: Permanent

Experience Level: Professional

Job Family: Digital

We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief. Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all.

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