Senior Azure AD Consultant

EY; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

EY is seeking a Senior Azure AD Operations Support Analyst in Bengaluru to oversee Azure Active Directory services, ensure secure IAM operations, and drive incident resolution. You will develop procedures, collaborate with IAM engineering, and mentor junior staff to uphold security and compliance across the identity platform.

The role requires deep IAM expertise, strong analytical skills, and the ability to lead cross-functional efforts on Azure AD enhancements, with on-call and shift work as

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, cybersecurity, or related field.
• Extensive experience in IAM operations, with Azure AD and Microsoft identity solutions.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operational management of Azure AD services ensuring high availability and performance.
• Lead resolution of complex Azure AD incidents and service requests with expert support.
• Develop and enforce operational procedures and documentation for Azure AD management.
• Collaborate with IAM engineering and architecture teams to support Azure AD solutions and integrations.
• Perform system health checks, monitor Azure AD performance, and conduct capacity planning.
• Coordinate with IT and security teams to align IAM operations with security policies and compliance.
• Mentor junior analysts and contribute to training materials and best practices.
• Manage Azure AD features such as conditional access, MFA, and privileged identity management.

Skills

IAM operations

Azure AD

Incident management

Troubleshooting

Automation

Leadership

Stakeholder management

MFA

PIM

Conditional access

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT/Cybersecurity

Job description

Job Summary

Global Managed Service Identity and access Management Senior

As a Senior Azure AD Operations Support Analyst, you will be responsible for ensuring the smooth and secure operation of Azure Active Directory (Azure AD) services within the organization. Your expertise in Azure AD will be vital in maintaining, troubleshooting, and optimizing identity and access management (IAM) services to support business continuity and compliance

Key Requirements / Responsibilities

• Oversee the operational management of Azure AD services, ensuring high availability, reliability, and performance.
• Lead the resolution of complex Azure AD incidents and service requests, providing expert support and guidance.
• Develop, maintain, and enforce operational procedures and documentation for Azure AD management.
• Collaborate with IAM engineering and architecture teams to support the implementation of Azure AD solutions and integrations.
• Perform regular system health checks, monitor Azure AD performance, and conduct capacity planning.
• Coordinate with IT and security teams to ensure IAM operations align with security policies, compliance standards, and best practices.
• Mentor junior operations support analysts and contribute to their professional development.
• Manage Azure AD features such as conditional access, multi-factor authentication (MFA), and privileged identity management (PIM).
• Drive automation and process improvement initiatives to enhance IAM operational efficiency.
• Act as an escalation point for high-impact operational issues and provide strategic recommendations for Azure AD enhancements
• Lead operational support tasks, including system monitoring, user provisioning, access reviews, and troubleshooting.
• Implement and maintain operational procedures and documentation for identity services, including disaster recovery plans.
• Collaborate with the IAM engineering team to transition new features and services into production, ensuring operational readiness.
• Conduct regular operational reviews and audits to identify and remediate potential security gaps or inefficiencies.
• Drive the automation and optimization of operational processes to enhance system reliability and reduce manual workload.
• Mentor junior operations analysts and contribute to the development of training materials and best practices

Preferred Skills

• Extensive experience in IAM operations, with a strong emphasis on Azure AD and related Microsoft identity solutions.
• Demonstrated experience in operational support, incident management, and problem-solving within an IAM context.
• In-depth knowledge of cloud security, IAM protocols, and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities, with a track record of successful stakeholder management.
• Relevant certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator Associate, ITIL, or similar

Education

• Bachelors degree in computer science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field.

Work Requirements

• Willingness to travel as required
• Willingness to be on call support engineer and work occasional overtime as required
• Willingness to work in shifts as required