Solution Designer M365

Nokia; Bengaluru; Hybrid; INR 1,800,000 - 3,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible and hybrid working schemes

Life insurance for employees

Well-being programs

Employee Resource Groups (NERGs)

Job summary

Nokia in Bengaluru seeks a Microsoft 365 Solution Designer with deep expertise in Active Directory, PKI, and Microsoft Entra ID to design secure, scalable identity solutions across hybrid environments and support broader M365 workloads.

You will architect and implement IAM, enforce MFA and Conditional Access, automate with PowerShell and Graph, and provide L3 support while collaborating with security and infrastructure teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field.
• 6+ years IT experience with focus on IAM and Microsoft technologies.
• Strong expertise in AD DS, PKI, and Entra ID (Azure AD).
• Experience with hybrid identity, SSO, MFA, Conditional Access.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement identity solutions using AD, PKI, and Entra ID.
• Architect and manage hybrid identity environments (AD + Entra ID integration).
• Define and enforce identity governance (provisioning, deprovisioning, access reviews).
• Implement secure authentication and access controls (MFA, Conditional Access, RBAC, Zero Trust).
• Support SSO, application integrations, and external identity (B2B/B2C).
• Automate identity processes using PowerShell and Microsoft Graph.
• Collaborate with security, compliance, and infrastructure teams on IAM strategy.
• Provide L3/L2 support for identity and M365-related incidents and projects.

Skills

IAM architecture

Active Directory (AD)

Entra ID / Azure AD

PowerShell scripting

Microsoft Graph

SSO / MFA / CA

Zero Trust

RBAC

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

PowerShell

Microsoft Graph

PKI (ADCS)

Job description

Job Description

We are looking for a Microsoft 365 Solution Designer with strong expertise in Active Directory (AD), PKI (ADCS), and Microsoft Entra ID to design and implement secure, scalable identity solutions. This role focuses on Identity & Access Management (IAM) across hybrid environments while also supporting broader Microsoft 365 workloads where identity plays a key role. The position combines architecture, engineering, and L3 support responsibilities in a global enterprise environment.

How You Will Contribute And What You Will Learn

• Design and implement identity solutions using Active Directory, PKI, and Microsoft Entra ID.
• Architect and manage hybrid identity environments (AD + Entra ID integration).
• Define and enforce identity governance (provisioning, deprovisioning, access reviews).
• Implement secure authentication and access controls (MFA, Conditional Access, RBAC, Zero Trust).
• Support SSO, application integrations, and external identity (B2B/B2C) scenarios.
• Automate identity processes using PowerShell and Microsoft Graph.
• Collaborate with security, compliance, and infrastructure teams on IAM strategy.
• Provide L3/L2 support for identity and M365-related incidents and projects.
• Contribute to standards, documentation, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support other M365 workloads (Teams, Exchange, SharePoint) where required.

Key Skills And Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field; 6+ years of experience in IT with focus on IAM and Microsoft technologies.
• Strong expertise in Active Directory (AD DS), AD Certificate Services (PKI), and Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD).
• Experience with hybrid identity, SSO, MFA, Conditional Access.
• Strong PowerShell scripting and automation skills.
• Understanding of authentication protocols (SAML, OAuth, OpenID Connect, Kerberos).
• Exposure to Microsoft 365 services.
• Experience working in global enterprise environments.

Nice to Have

• Microsoft certifications (Azure, Security, Identity, M365).
• Experience with Microsoft Graph API.
• Knowledge of Linux/Unix environments.
• Strong problem‑solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to influence and guide cross‑functional teams.

About Us

Advancing connectivity to secure a brighter world. Nokia is a global leader in connectivity for the AI era. With expertise across fixed, mobile and transport networks, powered by the innovation of Nokia Bell Labs, we’re advancing connectivity to secure a brighter world.

We act inclusively and respect the uniqueness of people. Our employment decisions are made regardless of race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. We are committed to a culture of inclusion built upon our core value of respect.

Benefits

• Flexible and hybrid working schemes.
• A minimum of 90 days of maternity and paternity leave, with the option to return to work within a year following the birth or adoption of a child (based on eligibility).
• Life insurance to all employees to provide peace of mind and financial security.
• Well‑being programs to support your mental and physical health.
• Opportunities to join and receive support from Nokia Employee Resource Groups (NERGs).
• Employee Growth Solutions to support your personalized career & skills development.
• Diverse pool of coaches & mentors to whom you have easy access.
• A learning environment which promotes personal growth and professional development for your role and beyond.