Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation

Job Summary

IAM Architect

Develop the overarching vision principles and architecture for the workload identity and access management system across all environments like Azure GCP hybrid on premises

Responsibilities

Define the types of workload identities e.g. Managed Identities Service Accounts SPIFFE identities their attributes and their lifecycle management processes.

Design the framework and specific policies for controlling workload access to resources based on the principle of least privilege.

Define and design secure methods for workloads to authenticate and communicate with each other.

Design the integration points and processes for connecting the workload IAM system with Fords current IAM infrastructure e.g. Entra ID

Drive the creation of the long-term workload IAM governance framework ensuring alignment with industry best practices and Fords policies.

Serve as the subject matter expert on workload identity concepts technologies e.g. Entra Workload Identity SPIFFE-SPIRE and best practices.

Assess and recommend appropriate workload identity features and tools available in Azure GCP and other relevant platforms.

Design the system to meet relevant security and compliance requirements

The Cognizant community:

We are a high caliber team who appreciate and support one another. Our people uphold an energetic, collaborative and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.

• Cognizant is a global community with more than 300,000 associates around the world.
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• We foster an innovative environment where you can build the career path that’s right for you.

About us:

Cognizant is one of the world's leading professional services companies, transforming clients' business, operating, and technology models for the digital era. Our unique industry-based, consultative approach helps clients envision, build, and run more innovative and efficient businesses. Headquartered in the U.S., Cognizant (a member of the NASDAQ-100 and one of Forbes World’s Best Employers 2024) is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world. Learn how Cognizant helps clients lead with digital at www.cognizant.com

Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Disclaimer:

Compensation information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

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