Senior Associate - Identity and Access Management

NPCI International; Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,800,000; Full time

Job summary

National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) is seeking an experienced IDM Security Operations Engineer to design, implement, and manage enterprise IAM and PAM solutions across hybrid environments, embracing RBI and SEBI guidelines. The role focuses on secure provisioning, deprovisioning, and access certification, with on-prem and cloud platforms including AWS/Azure/GCP.

You will lead onboarding of privileged accounts, enforce least-privilege, conduct regular access reviews, and collaborate

Qualifications

• Experience implementing IDM/IAM and PAM across on-prem and cloud environments.
• Knowledge of least-privilege, RBAC, and SoD controls and governance.
• Experience with privileged account onboarding, access reviews, and certifications.
• Familiarity with PCI-DSS, ISO 27001, SOC 2, RBI, and SEBI guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage enterprise IDM/IAM and PAM systems across hybrid environments.
• Administer PAM platforms (CyberArk/BeyondTrust/Delinea) and onboarding of privileged accounts.
• Enforce least-privilege, RBAC and SoD across all systems and apps.
• Lead Just-In-Time (JIT) and Just-Enough-Access (JEA) provisioning models.
• Monitor privileged activity with Privileged Session Management (PSM) and conduct PAM audits.
• Coordinate with SOC for incident response and remediation.
• Maintain privileged identity inventory across Windows, Linux, macOS, and network devices.
• Conduct regular privileged access reviews and generate compliance reports.

Skills

IAM

Privileged Access Management

Least-privilege

RBAC

ABAC

SoD

JIT

JEA

Tools

CyberArk

BeyondTrust

Delinea

Privileged Session Management (PSM)

Job description

National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) | Full Time

Senior Associate - Identity and Access Management

The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) is a pivotal institution in India's digital payments ecosystem, established by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and the Indian Banks’ Association (IBA). It operates under the Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007, and is incorporated as a “Not for Profit” company under Section 25 of the Companies Act 1956 (now Section 8 of the Companies Act 2013). NPCI is dedicated to building world-class digital payment infrastructure through innovative and efficient retail payment platforms. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, NPCI is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace culture, with zero tolerance for discrimination based on race, ethnicity, disability, gender identity, or sexual orientation, including support for the LGBTQ+ community.

Our Culture

TheNPCIWAY –OurGuidingPrinciples

At NPCI, we foster a culture of Inclusion, Innovation, and a High-Performance Workplace .

The NPCIWAY isnotjustaframework - it’sasharedcommitmentbyevery individual to align with our evolving business needs, dynamic market conditions, and workforce expectations.

FiveTenetsoftheNPCIWAY

• ForwardThinkingMind-Set
• CustomerFirst
• LeadWith Purpose
• PassiontoDeliver
• AllSucceedTogether

Employee Perks and Benefits

Insurance&Wellness:

• ComprehensiveCoverage :Medical,accidental,andlifeinsurance.
• Employee Assistance Program : Onsite medical center, financial/legal counselling, mental wellness.
• AnnualWellnessBouquet :Holisticwellbeingsupport

Family &Childcare:

• ParentalLeave :Inclusivematernityandpaternityleave.
• Nanny at home Support: Assistance for Working Parents

Mobility&Lifestyle:

• MobilityBenefits :Relocation,transfers,andtravelsupport.
• HomeLoanInterestSupport :Upto50%reimbursement*
• MobileReimbursement :Newhandsetevery2years.
• CarLease,SalaryAdvance,SubsidizedMeals.
• Reward&RecognitionProgram.
• TechnologyInnovation: PatentsandIPRightspolicy.

RetirementPlanning:

• ProvidentFund(PF) and Gratuity Contributions .

Why Join Us

At NPCI, you’ll be part of a purpose-driven organization shaping the future of digital payments in India and beyond. NPCI offers a unique opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects that directly impact millions. We foster a culture of innovation, inclusion, and high performance, where every individual is empowered to lead with purpose and deliver with passion. With a strong focus on employee wellbeing, continuous learning, and collaborative success, NPCI is more than just a workplace - it’s a platform to grow, contribute, and make a meaningful difference.

We are seeking an experienced IDM Security Operations Engineer to design, implement, and manage enterprise-gradeIdentity Management (IDM) and Privileged Access Management (PAM) solutions. The ideal candidate will ensure a secure, scalable, and compliant Identity and Access Management (IAM) environment across the organization.Design, implement, and manage enterprise IDM/IAM solutions including user provisioning, deprovisioning, and access certificationAdminister and manage PAM platforms (CyberArk / BeyondTrust / Delinea) including privileged account onboarding and session managementEnforce least-privilege, RBAC, and SoD policies across all platforms and systemsMonitor and respond to identity-related security incidents in collaboration with the SOC teamArchitect and implement PAM frameworks aligned with organizational security policies, compliance requirements, and industry best practices.Define and enforce least-privilege access principles across all systems, applications, and infrastructure components.Lead the onboarding of privileged accounts (service accounts, admin accounts, shared accounts) into the PAM platform.Design and implement Just-In-Time (JIT) and Just-Enough-Access (JEA) provisioning models to minimize standing privileges.Manage and govern privileged identities across hybrid environments including on-premises, cloud (AWS, Azure, GCP), and SaaS platforms.Conduct regular privileged access reviews and certifications to ensure access rights remain appropriate and compliant.Develop and maintain role-based access control (RBAC) and attribute-based access control (ABAC) models for privileged users.Enforce Separation of Duties (SoD) policies to prevent unauthorized or conflicting access privileges.Maintain a comprehensive privileged account inventory across Windows, Linux, macOS, and network devices.Monitor privileged session activity in real time using Privileged Session Management (PSM) and session recording capabilities.Conduct regular PAM audits and access reviews to ensure compliance with regulatory frameworks such as PCI-DSS, ISO 27001, SOC 2, GDPR, RBI, and SEBI guidelines.Generate and present PAM compliance reports to management and audit teams on a periodic basis.Investigate and respond to privileged access violations, anomalies, and security incidents in collaboration with the SOC team.