Team Lead
INDIA - PUNE - BIRLASOFT OFFICE - HINJAWADI, IN
Birlasoft
At Birlasoft we combine the power of domain, enterprise, and digital technologies to reimagine business potential. Surpassing expectations, breaking convention!Job Description – Security Analyst- IAM (Okta)
Position: Security Analyst – IAM
Grade/Level 6A
Employment Type: Employee - Full Time
Work Location: - India (Bengaluru, Pune, Noida)
- Key Responsibilities:
- Design and implement Azure AD and IAM Architecture solutions based on the organization's requirements, security policies, and industry best practices.
- Provide prompt and accurate support to customers experiencing technical issues with Okta products.
- Troubleshoot and identify solutions to resolve customer issues related to authentication, authorization, application integration, and similar areas.
- Replicate customer environments to diagnose and resolve complex issues.
- Communicate effectively with customers through different channels (e.g., phone, email, chat) to understand their issues and provide clear guidance.
- Keep customers informed about the status of their issues and ensure a timely resolution.
- Work closely with other teams (e.g., engineering, product management) to escalate issues and follow through on resolutions.
- Collaborate with the sales team to understand customer requirements and provide appropriate support.
- Create and maintain detailed documentation of customer interactions, troubleshooting steps, and resolutions.
- Contribute to the company’s knowledge base by creating helpful articles and guides based on common customer inquiries and solutions.
- Assist customers with the implementation and integration of Okta solutions into their systems.
- Provide guidance on best practices for the deployment of Okta products.
- Conduct training sessions for customers to help them better understand and utilize Okta products.
- Stay updated with the latest Okta features and updates to provide accurate advice and support.
- Ensure that all support activities are conducted in compliance with security policies and procedures.
- Understand and adhere to compliance regulations relevant to the industries served by Okta.
- Participate in the continuous improvement of support processes and tools.
- Configure and manage Azure AD Connect to synchronize on-premises Active Directory with Azure AD.
- Develop and enforce IAM policies, procedures, and standards to ensure proper access controls, segregation of duties, and compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Collaborate with system administrators, developers, and security teams to integrate applications and systems with Azure AD for seamless authentication and authorization.
- Monitor and troubleshoot Azure AD and IAM services to ensure high availability, performance, and security.
- Conduct periodic access reviews, privilege audits, and vulnerability assessments to identify and mitigate potential risks and security gaps.
Qualification and Work Experience
- A bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field is often required Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
- 8-12 years of relevant work experience
- Strong understanding of identity and access management (IAM) concepts.
- Hands-on experience with Okta solutions, including user administration, application integration, and customization.
- Knowledge of authentication protocols such as SAML, OAuth, and OpenID Connect.
- Familiarity with directory services like Active Directory and LDAP.
- Proficiency in one or more scripting languages (e.g., PowerShell, Python) for automation of tasks and integration purposes.
- Understanding of API usage and integration with various platforms.
- Prior experience in a technical support or similar customer-facing role, dealing with complex customer environments.
- Experience troubleshooting and resolving technical issues related to IAM, single sign-on (SSO), multi-factor authentication (MFA), and similar technologies.
- Certifications related to Okta (e.g., Okta Certified Administrator, Okta Certified Consultant) are highly beneficial.
- Other relevant certifications in the field of cybersecurity, networking, or cloud technologies (e.g., CISSP, CCNA, AWS Certified Solutions Architect) can also be advantageous.
Job Description – Security Analyst- IAM (Okta)
Position: Security Analyst – IAM
Grade/Level 6A
Employment Type: Employee - Full Time
Work Location: - India (Bengaluru, Pune, Noida)
- Key Responsibilities:
- Design and implement Azure AD and IAM Architecture solutions based on the organization's requirements, security policies, and industry best practices.
- Provide prompt and accurate support to customers experiencing technical issues with Okta products.
- Troubleshoot and identify solutions to resolve customer issues related to authentication, authorization, application integration, and similar areas.
- Replicate customer environments to diagnose and resolve complex issues.
- Communicate effectively with customers through different channels (e.g., phone, email, chat) to understand their issues and provide clear guidance.
- Keep customers informed about the status of their issues and ensure a timely resolution.
- Work closely with other teams (e.g., engineering, product management) to escalate issues and follow through on resolutions.
- Collaborate with the sales team to understand customer requirements and provide appropriate support.
- Create and maintain detailed documentation of customer interactions, troubleshooting steps, and resolutions.
- Contribute to the company’s knowledge base by creating helpful articles and guides based on common customer inquiries and solutions.
- Assist customers with the implementation and integration of Okta solutions into their systems.
- Provide guidance on best practices for the deployment of Okta products.
- Conduct training sessions for customers to help them better understand and utilize Okta products.
- Stay updated with the latest Okta features and updates to provide accurate advice and support.
- Ensure that all support activities are conducted in compliance with security policies and procedures.
- Understand and adhere to compliance regulations relevant to the industries served by Okta.
- Participate in the continuous improvement of support processes and tools.
- Configure and manage Azure AD Connect to synchronize on-premises Active Directory with Azure AD.
- Develop and enforce IAM policies, procedures, and standards to ensure proper access controls, segregation of duties, and compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Collaborate with system administrators, developers, and security teams to integrate applications and systems with Azure AD for seamless authentication and authorization.
- Monitor and troubleshoot Azure AD and IAM services to ensure high availability, performance, and security.
- Conduct periodic access reviews, privilege audits, and vulnerability assessments to identify and mitigate potential risks and security gaps.
Qualification and Work Experience
- A bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field is often required Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
- 8-12 years of relevant work experience
- Strong understanding of identity and access management (IAM) concepts.
- Hands-on experience with Okta solutions, including user administration, application integration, and customization.
- Knowledge of authentication protocols such as SAML, OAuth, and OpenID Connect.
- Familiarity with directory services like Active Directory and LDAP.
- Proficiency in one or more scripting languages (e.g., PowerShell, Python) for automation of tasks and integration purposes.
- Understanding of API usage and integration with various platforms.
- Prior experience in a technical support or similar customer-facing role, dealing with complex customer environments.
- Experience troubleshooting and resolving technical issues related to IAM, single sign-on (SSO), multi-factor authentication (MFA), and similar technologies.
- Certifications related to Okta (e.g., Okta Certified Administrator, Okta Certified Consultant) are highly beneficial.
- Other relevant certifications in the field of cybersecurity, networking, or cloud technologies (e.g., CISSP, CCNA, AWS Certified Solutions Architect) can also be advantageous.
* Salary range is an estimate based on our InfoSec / Cybersecurity Salary Index 💰
Tags: Active Directory APIs Audits Automation AWS Azure CISSP Cloud Compliance Computer Science IAM LDAP Okta OpenID PowerShell Python SAML Scripting SSO
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