Systems Engineering Senior Specialist

Req ID: 379232

We are currently seeking a Systems Engineering Senior Specialist to join our team in Noida, Uttar Pradesh (IN-UP), India (IN).

The Identity Access Management (IAM) Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining secure authentication and authorization solutions across the enterprise. This role focuses on Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD), Multi‑Factor Authentication (MFA), Single Sign‑On (SSO) integrations, and API‑based identity automation. The engineer ensures secure, seamless access to applications while strengthening the organization’s Zero Trust posture.

Key Responsibilities

1. Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD) Administration

Manage and optimize Entra ID tenants, identity governance, and lifecycle workflows.

Configure Conditional Access, Identity Protection, PIM, and authentication policies.

Implement and maintain Entra ID Connect, cloud sync, and federation configurations.

Monitor identity security posture using Entra ID security tools and logs.

2. MFA Authentication Security

Deploy and manage MFA solutions (Microsoft Authenticator, FIDO2, SMS/Voice, etc.).

Enforce adaptive MFA policies aligned with Zero Trust principles.

Troubleshoot MFA failures, token issues, and authentication flow problems.

Evaluate and implement passwordless authentication strategies.

3. Single Sign‑On (SSO) Integrations

Integrate enterprise and SaaS applications using SAML, OAuth2, OIDC, and WS‑Fed.

Configure enterprise app registrations, service principals, and consent policies.

Maintain SSO certificates, token lifetimes, and application access policies.

Work with vendors to onboard new applications into SSO.

4. API Automation

Develop and maintain automation using Microsoft Graph API, PowerShell, and REST APIs.

Build workflows for user provisioning, deprovisioning, and access governance.

Automate identity reporting, auditing, and compliance tasks.

Integrate identity services with ITSM tools (ServiceNow, Jira, etc.).

5. Security, Compliance Governance

Implement identity governance (IGA) controls: access reviews, entitlement management, lifecycle workflows.

Ensure compliance with internal security standards and external regulations (ISO, SOC2, GDPR).

Conduct periodic audits of roles, permissions, and privileged access.

Collaborate with cybersecurity teams on incident response and threat mitigation.

6. Troubleshooting Support

Provide L3 support for authentication, SSO, and identity‑related incidents.

Analyze logs from Entra ID, Graph API, and SIEM tools to resolve issues.

Document solutions, runbooks, and architectural diagrams.

Required Skills Experience

Technical Skills

Strong expertise in Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD)

Deep understanding of MFA, SSO, Conditional Access, Identity Protection

Experience with SAML 2.0, OAuth2, OpenID Connect, WS‑Federation

Proficiency with PowerShell, Microsoft Graph API, REST APIs

Knowledge of Zero Trust, identity governance, and privileged access management

Familiarity with Active Directory, DNS, certificates, and federation services (ADFS)

Soft Skills

Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities

Excellent communication and documentation skills

Ability to collaborate with cross‑functional teams

Ownership mindset and attention to detail

Preferred Qualifications

Microsoft certifications (SC‑300, AZ‑104, AZ‑500, MS‑100/MS‑101)

Experience with Entra ID Governance, SailPoint, Okta, or similar IAM tools

Background in cybersecurity or cloud security engineering

About NTT DATA

NTT DATA is a $30 billion business and technology services leader, serving 75% of the Fortune Global 100. We are committed to accelerating client success and positively impacting society through responsible innovation. We are one of the world's leading AI and digital infrastructure providers, with unmatched capabilities in enterprise-scale AI, cloud, security, connectivity, data centers and application services. our consulting and Industry solutions help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. As a Global Top Employer, we have experts in more than 50 countries. We also offer clients access to a robust ecosystem of innovation centers as well as established and start-up partners. NTT DATA is a part of NTT Group, which invests over $3 billion each year in RD.

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