Systems Engineering Senior Specialist

Req ID: 379232 

NTT DATA strives to hire exceptional, innovative and passionate individuals who want to grow with us. If you want to be part of an inclusive, adaptable, and forward-thinking organization, apply now.

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 R&D.

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