Security Architect at Accenture in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Security Architect Location: Chennai Project Role : Security Architect Project Role Description : Define the cloud security framework and architecture, ensuring it meets the business requirements and performance goals. Document the implementation of the cloud security controls and transition to cloud security-managed operations. Must have skills : Microsoft 365 Security & Compliance Good to have skills : NA Minimum 3 year(s) of experience is required Educational Qualification : 15 years full time education Directory Services Operations Operate and maintain a hybrid identity architecture based on on-premise Active Directory and Entra ID in the M365 cloud Manage Azure AD Connect synchronization, includ ing monitoring, troubleshooting, and lifecycle man agement Administer Active Directory core services, including: o Domains and trusts o Sites and Services o Replication topology o DNS integration Ensure high availability, performance, and stability of directory services Identity and Access Management Administer Entra ID and Microsoft 365 tenant con figuration Manage and optimize: o Conditional Access Policies o Identity protection and authentication meth ods o Tenant-wide security and identity settings Support application integrations and identity federa tion scenarios o Review and validate requests to ensure com pliance with internal standards and pro cesses o Implement approved requests in a controlled and auditable manner o Access management and permission delega tion through Quest Active Roles Security, Hardening & Compliance Harden AD, Entra ID, and M365 environments based on security best practices and frameworks (e.g. CIS Benchmarks) Ensure: o Least-privilege access models o Secure authentication and authorization de signs o Regular review of privileged roles and access paths o Minimize risks for cyber-attacks or similar vulnerabilities Support audits, security assessments, and remedia tion activities Governance, Auditing and Reporting of AD by using Quest s Active Administrator, Change Auditor, En terprise Reporter and IT Security Search Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) Support M&A activities from an identity perspec tive, including: o B2B collaboration and external identity ena blement o Migration from legacy AD and M365 environ ments, including using Quest On-Demand Migration o Tenant-to-tenant and directory consolidation scenarios Design and execute secure migration strategies with minimal business disruption Backup & Recovery AD backup and recovery through Quest Recovery Manager Manage Commvault Cloud (Metallic) as the M365 backup and recovery solution Ensure: o Regular backup validation o Recovery readiness for identities, M365 workloads, and configurations o Compliance with retention and recovery re quirements Automation & IAM Integration Automation of tasks through PowerShell scripting Support the design and implementation of self-ser vice workflows for identity-related use cases Collaborate closely with the IAM team to: o Align AD and M365 processes with SailPoint o Migrate or redesign existing Quest Active Roles workflows into SailPoint Promote automation, standardization, and reduc tion of manual administrative effort Service Management & Collaboration Work within ITIL-based processes, including: o Incident Management o Service Request Fulfilment o Problem Management Act as a technical consultant for internal teams and stakeholders Provide 2nd and 3rd level support for identity-re lated issues Required Skills and Qual ifications Technical Skills Strong expertise in on-premise Active Directory ar chitecture and operations In-depth knowledge of Entra ID and Microsoft 365 identity services Sophisticated scripting knowledge, especially Mi crosoft PowerShell Hands-on experience with Azure AD Connect Solid understanding of: o Authentication and authorization concepts o Identity lifecycle management Experience with Quest Active Directory manage ment and migration tools Knowledge of backup and recovery concepts for identity and M365 workloads, ideally based on Commvault Cloud (also called Metallic) Security & Governance Strong understanding of identity security best prac tices including resilience against cyber-attacks Experience applying security frameworks (e.g. CIS) Ability to assess risks and enforce governance standards Familiarity with audit, compliance, and reporting requirements Professional & Methodological Skills Experience working in ITIL-based service organiza tions Structured, analytical, and proactive working style High level of service orientation and customer focus Ability to prioritize tasks and work effectively under pressure Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills Communication & Personal Skills Very good communication skills across technical and non-technical stakeholders Team-oriented mindset with the ability to work in dependently High level of responsibility and ownership Resilience, flexibility, and adaptability in complex environments Fluent English, written and verbal (German is a plus) 15 years full time education About Accenture Accenture is a leading global professional services company that helps the world’s leading businesses, governments and other organizations build their digital core, optimize their operations, accelerate revenue growth and enhance citizen services—creating 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