About Persistent
We are an AI-led, platform-driven Digital Engineering and Enterprise Modernization partner, combining deep technical expertise and industry experience to help our clients anticipate what’s next. Our offerings and proven solutions create a unique competitive advantage for our clients by giving them the power to see beyond and rise above. We work with many industry-leading organizations across the world, including 20 Fortune 50 companies and 4 of the 5 top banks in both the US and India, and numerous innovators across the healthcare ecosystem.
Our disruptor’s mindset, commitment to client success, and agility to thrive in the dynamic environment have enabled us to sustain our growth momentum. Persistent has been recognized across top industry platforms for innovation, leadership, and inclusion. We reported $1,654.4M FY26 revenue with 17.4% Y-o-Y growth. We have delivered 24 sequential quarters of growth with $436.0M in Q4 FY26 revenue, up 3.2% Q-o-Q and 16.2% Y-o-Y growth. Our 27,500+ global team members, located in 18 countries, have been instrumental in helping the market leaders transform their industries. We have been recognized as the Fastest Growing IT Services Brand Globally in the 2026 Brand Finance IT Services 25 Report. We named a Leader in the Everest Group Private Equity (PE) Services PEAK Matrix® Assessment 2026 and Software Product Engineering PEAK Matrix® Assessment 2026.
About Position:
The IAM/IGA Architect will be responsible for designing, leading, and governing enterprisescale Identity and Access Management solutions. This role involves defining architecture, driving IAM strategy, ensuring security and compliance, and working closely with business, security, and engineering teams to deliver scalable IGA implementations.
Role: Architect
Location: Pune
Experience: Between 8 to 12 Years
Job Type: Full Time Employment
What You'll Do:
- Define endtoend IAM/IGA architecture covering identity lifecycle, access provisioning, governance, and compliance.
- Lead design and implementation of IGA platforms such as Saviynt / Sail
- Point IIQ / Sail
- Point Identity
- Now.
- Architect and govern Joiner
- Mover
- Leaver (JML) processes, access request workflows, approval models, and certification campaigns.
- Design and implement Segregation of Duties (So
- D) policies, controls, and violation remediation strategies.
- Integrate IAM solutions with HR systems, Active Directory, LDAP, ERP (SAP), cloud platforms, and business applications.
- Provide architectural guidance for RBAC/ABAC models, entitlement design, and access policies.
- Ensure compliance with security and regulatory standards (SOX, GDPR, PCIDSS, ISO 27001).
- Act as a technical lead and escalation point for complex IAM issues and design decisions.
- Collaborate with PMs, customers, and stakeholders to translate business requirements into scalable IAM solutions.
- Review solution designs, conduct architecture reviews, and ensure adherence to best practices.
- Support proposal responses, estimations, and solutioning for new IAM initiatives.
Expertise You'll Bring:
- Experience810 years of experience in Identity Access Management / Identity Governance.
- Strong handson and architectural experience with Saviynt and/or Sail
- Point.
- Deep understanding of: Identity lifecycle management (JML)
- Access certifications campaigns
- So
- D implementation and controls
- Role engineering and entitlement modeling
- Strong knowledge of IAM integrations (REST APIs, SCIM, JDBC, LDAP).
- Solid understanding of authentication and authorization concepts (SSO, MFA, OAuth, SAML).
- Experience working with cloud IAM (Azure AD / Entra ID, AWS IAM, GCP IAM preferred).
- Proven work experience in proposal development and endtoend solutioning, including effort estimation, solution design, and client presentations
- Excellent stakeholder communication and documentation skills.
- Certifications: Saviynt L100/L200, Sail
- Point Implementation/Architect, CISSP, Azure Security
- Exposure to Zero Trust and modern IAM architectures
- Experience in managed services and large transformation programs
Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Culture focused on talent development with quarterly growth opportunities and company-sponsored higher education and certifications
- Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies
- Employee engagement initiatives such as project parties, flexible work hours, and Long Service awards
- Annual health check-ups
- Insurance coverage: group term life, personal accident, and Mediclaim hospitalization for self, spouse, two children, and parents
Values-Driven, People-Centric & Inclusive Work Environment:
Persistent is dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We invite applications from all qualified individuals, including those with disabilities, and regardless of gender or gender preference. We welcome diverse candidates from all backgrounds.
- We support hybrid work and flexible hours to fit diverse lifestyles.
- Our office is accessibility-friendly, with ergonomic setups and assistive technologies to support employees with physical disabilities.
- If you are a person with disabilities and have specific requirements, please inform us during the application process or at any time during your employment
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