Cybersecurity Architect

About the Team 
 
PwC SEAC’s – Cybersecurity team’s vision is to create meaningful relationships with our clients by powering the next generation digital enterprise. Our Cybersecurity team helps our clients think more broadly about security and move boldly towards new possibilities. We offer our clients an end-to-end portfolio of services across four stages: assess, build, manage and respond. Our focus areas are Cyber Risk Strategy, Digital Identity & Access Management, Data Privacy & Protection, Cyber Defence & SOC Optimisation. PwC’s Digital Identity & Access Management portfolio spans strategy, implementation, and managed services, providing an opportunity to lead engagements end-to-end — from defining IAM strategies and targeting operating models to implementing enterprise and cloud-based IAM solutions. 

About the Role  

• Deliver Digital Identity & Access Management (IAM) projects with deep understanding of the IAM solutions (SailPoint, Saviynt, Microsoft Entra, CyberArk, Ping, Okta, etc.)  

• Define IAM strategies and frameworks that support business objectives and align with regulatory requirements  

• Design, develop and implement secure IAM systems architectures 

• Design IAM architectures (covering IGA, PIM, SSO/Federation & Directory solutions) and technical designs aligned with enterprise security, Zero Trust, and cloud transformation strategies.  

• Develop IAM blueprints, technical patterns, and reference architectures integrating modern identity solutions across hybrid and multi-cloud environments.  

• Embed  IAM security principles into the design of system architectures to mitigate the risks posed by new technologies and business practices. 

• Understand business requirements, gather and translate those into system requirements · Develop identity management governance plans  

• Understanding of the current regulatory environment and related implications to identity management and security/audit compliance  

• Identity & Access Governance including Role based access control, access request, certification and user Lifecycle Management Processes  

• Customize IDM product functionality to fulfil requirements that cannot be met with standard functionality.  

• Hands-on experience with programming and scripting languages such as Java and JavaScript, enabling customization and integration of IAM solutions.  

• Perform routine activities related to the IAM periodic review and audit activities of the systems and maintain documentation of security standards and procedures 

• Provide solutions for platform stability, functional defects and any new enhancements 

• Support sales and business development through proposal writing, solution design, and client presentations.  

• Coach and mentor junior team members, fostering technical depth and delivery excellence.  

About you  

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Information Technology, or equivalent education  

• Minimum 6 years of relevant experience with IAM suite (SailPoint, Saviynt, Microsoft, Okta, Ping etc), Virtual Directory, Identity Federation. Hands-on experience with one or more of the following SailPoint, Saviynt, Okta, Microsoft etc Essential Skills:  

• Professional certifications – Relevant cybersecurity certification, CISSP/CISA/CISM and/or OEM certifications (SailPoint, Saviynt, Microsoft, Okta, Ping etc )  

• Experience with one or more databases such as Oracle, IBM and MS SQL · Demonstrated technical leadership skills to manage and direct junior level staff  

• Working knowledge of Red hat Enterprise Linux, Windows OS  

• Hands-on on running and developing queries to fetch data in the Production environment · Demonstrated track record as a team player · Strong oral and written communication skills and analytical skills