IT Manager – Identity & Access Management | Data Security

Amber

Pune District

On-site

INR 2,500,000 - 4,000,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Amber, a global student accommodation platform, is seeking an experienced IT Manager – Identity & Access Management (IAM) & Data Security to strengthen enterprise IT security across our worldwide operations. You will own IAM strategy, govern access, and oversee enterprise security policies in a fast‑growing environment.

Lead initiatives across Microsoft Entra ID, Azure AD, RBAC, SSO, PAM, and Zero Trust, while partnering with HR, Security, and Business teams to enable secure adoption of new

Qualifications

6–10 years of experience in Enterprise IT Infrastructure & Security.
Minimum 3 years managing Identity & Access Management (IAM).
Experience securing enterprise environments supporting 300+ employees.
Experience managing access across 100+ SaaS applications.

Responsibilities

Own enterprise‑wide Identity & Access Management (IAM) strategy and execution.
Manage user lifecycle including provisioning, dȩprovisioning, access reviews, and privileged access.
Administer Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD), Active Directory, Microsoft 365, and enterprise authentication platforms.
Implement and maintain RBAC, SSO, Conditional Access Policies, Least Privilege, PAM.
Conduct periodic access audits for regulatory compliance and risk mitigation.
Develop and maintain enterprise security policies and data protection standards.
Own endpoint security, DLP, encryption, and device security.
Monitor security posture and respond to incidents.
Drive compliance with ISO 27001, GDPR, SOC2 or equivalent frameworks.
Establish access governance for 100+ SaaS platforms and enterprise apps.

Skills

IAM strategy

Stakeholder management

Automation mindset

Risk assessment

Leadership

Tools

Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD)

Active Directory

Microsoft 365

RBAC

SSO

Job description

Amber is a global student accommodation platform that helps students find and book full-time housing near top universities across the world. With a presence across multiple geographies, Amber partners with universities, housing providers, and student recruitment platforms to simplify the international student journey.

Role Overview

We are looking for an experienced IT Manager – Identity & Access Management (IAM) & Data Security to own and strengthen Amber's enterprise IT security posture across our global operations.

This role will be responsible for designing, implementing, and governing Identity & Access Management (IAM), enterprise data security, access governance, endpoint security, and IT infrastructure, while ensuring secure access to business-critical applications used across the organization.

The ideal candidate should have hands‑on experience managing Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD), Active Directory, Microsoft 365, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Single Sign-On (SSO), Multi‑Factor Authentication (MFA), Privileged Access Management (PAM), endpoint security, and enterprise IT operations.

Key Responsibilities

Identity & Access Management (Primary Responsibility)

Own enterprise‑wide Identity & Access Management (IAM) strategy and execution.
Manage user lifecycle including provisioning, de‑provisioning, access reviews, and privileged access.
Administer Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD), Active Directory, Microsoft 365, and enterprise authentication platforms.
Implement and maintain:
Role‑Based Access Control (RBAC)
Single Sign‑On (SSO)
Conditional Access Policies
Least Privilege Access
Privileged Access Management (PAM)
Conduct periodic access audits to ensure regulatory compliance and eliminate unnecessary access.

Data Security & Cybersecurity (Critical)

Develop and maintain enterprise security policies and data protection standards.
Own endpoint security, DLP (Data Loss Prevention), encryption, and device security.
Monitor security posture and respond to security incidents.
Conduct vulnerability assessments and remediation planning.
Drive compliance with ISO 27001, GDPR, SOC2, or equivalent frameworks.
Implement Zero Trust security principles wherever applicable.
Partner with internal stakeholders to ensure secure adoption of new business applications.

Enterprise Application & Access Governance

Own access management across 100+ SaaS platforms and enterprise applications.
Ensure secure onboarding/offboarding with automated provisioning wherever possible.
Optimize software licensing, access governance, and utilization.
Establish approval workflows for privileged access requests.
Regularly review inactive accounts, excessive permissions, and security risks.

IT Infrastructure & Operations

Manage Microsoft 365 ecosystem including Exchange Online, Teams, SharePoint, and OneDrive.
Oversee Active Directory, Azure infrastructure, VPNs, firewalls, Wi‑Fi, and enterprise networking.
Ensure high availability, disaster recovery, backup, and business continuity.
Lead IT asset lifecycle management and IT procurement.

Leadership

Lead and mentor the IT Operations team.
Partner with HR, Security, Finance, and Business teams on enterprise IT initiatives.
Drive IT governance, documentation, and process improvements.
Build scalable IT processes supporting global growth.

Requirements

Experience