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Senior Lead Information Security Engineer (Identity and Access Management)


Company : S&P Global


Location : Hyderabad, Telangana


Created : 2026-01-26


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

S&P Global CorporateAbout the Role: Senior Lead Information Security Engineer (Identity and Access Management)The Team: Our Identity Security Engineering team is at the forefront of protecting S&P Global's digital infrastructure through innovative identity verification and access management solutions. We operate in a collaborative, fast-paced environment where technical excellence meets strategic security thinking, working closely with cross-functional teams to implement cutting-edge authentication technologies. The team values continuous learning, proactive problem-solving, and building scalable security solutions that protect our global workforce and contractor ecosystem.Responsibilities and Impact:- Architect and maintain comprehensive identity verification workflows for workforce and third-party integrations across enterprise systems - Design and implement secure identity verification solutions for high-assurance use cases including MFA resets, password recovery, and contractor lifecycle management - Integrate identity verification APIs and biometric technologies with enterprise identity platforms such as Entra ID, Ping, Okta, and IGA/IAM systems - Automate manual verification processes through workflow engines, API integrations, and event-driven pipelines to improve operational efficiency - Develop monitoring, alerting, and dashboard solutions to track verification failures, fraud attempts, and maintain SLA compliance - Lead the implementation of passwordless authentication strategies and secure credential enrollment/revocation flows at enterprise scaleWhat We’re Looking For:Basic Required Qualifications:- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, Engineering, or equivalent technical experience - 10+ years of experience in identity and access management with strong understanding of identity protocols such as SAML, OAuth 2.0, OIDC, WebAuthn/FIDO2, and SCIM provisioning - Proven experience integrating identity verification APIs and SDKs with enterprise systems including IDP/SSO platforms such as Entra ID, Ping, or Okta - Hands-on experience with identity lifecycle automation (JML) and workflow orchestration tools such as SailPoint, ServiceNow, or similar platforms - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to interpret security logs and integrate with SIEM/SOAR frameworks - Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environmentAdditional Preferred Qualifications:- Experience with identity proofing vendors and implementing passwordless authentication strategies at enterprise scale - Knowledge of SaaS security platforms, threat detection systems, and experience protecting contractor ecosystems at volume - Familiarity with cryptographic technologies including signing, hashing, key rotation, and certificate management workflows - Experience with risk engines, adaptive authentication models, and fraud detection mechanisms