Accenture

Accenture

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Security Architect

Posted Oct 30, 2026

Role at a glance

Job function
Software Engineering & IT Cybersecurity
Salary
Not Disclosed
Location
Chennai
Work arrangement
On-site
Employment
Full-time
Experience
The candidate should have minimum 7.5 years of experience in SailPoint IdentityIQ.
Education
Educational Qualification : 15 years full time education

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Role Summary

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This Security Architect role involves defining a cloud security framework and architecture that meets business requirements and performance goals, and documenting the implementation of cloud security controls and the transition to cloud security-managed operations. The position is based at the Chennai office and centers on SailPoint IdentityIQ-related identity and access management work.

What You'll Do

  • Lead the design and implementation of security strategies that support cloud infrastructure and services.
  • Facilitate communication between technical teams and business units to ensure security requirements are clearly understood and met.
  • Monitor and assess emerging security threats and recommend appropriate mitigation strategies.
  • Engage with multiple teams and contribute on key decisions.
  • Support junior team members by providing guidance and fostering professional development.

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Qualifications

Requires 7.5 or more years of SailPoint IdentityIQ experience and 15 years of full-time education, plus identity and cloud security architecture skills.

Required

  • Minimum 7.5 years of experience in SailPoint IdentityIQ
  • 15 years full time education
  • Proficiency in SailPoint IdentityIQ
  • Strong knowledge of identity and access management principles and best practices
  • Experience in designing and implementing cloud security architectures
  • Ability to analyze complex security requirements and translate them into effective technical solutions
  • Familiarity with security frameworks and compliance standards relevant to cloud environments

Preferred

  • Experience with SailPoint IdentityNow

Original job description

Content provided by the employer

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 : SailPoint IdentityIQ
Good to have skills : SailPoint IdentityNow
Minimum 7.5 year(s) of experience is required
Educational Qualification : 15 years full time education

Summary:
As a Security Architect, a typical day involves designing and establishing a comprehensive cloud security framework that aligns with organizational objectives and operational standards. This role requires careful planning and documentation of security controls to ensure a smooth transition to cloud security-managed services. The position demands continuous evaluation of the security architecture to maintain its effectiveness and adaptability to evolving business needs, while coordinating with various stakeholders to uphold robust security postures across cloud environments.

Roles & Responsibilities:
- Expected to be an SME, collaborate and manage the team to perform.
- Responsible for team decisions.
- Engage with multiple teams and contribute on key decisions.
- Provide solutions to problems for their immediate team and across multiple teams.
- Lead the design and implementation of security strategies that support cloud infrastructure and services.
- Facilitate communication between technical teams and business units to ensure security requirements are clearly understood and met.
- Monitor and assess emerging security threats and recommend appropriate mitigation strategies.
- Support junior team members by providing guidance and fostering professional development.

Professional & Technical Skills:
- Must To Have Skills: Proficiency in SailPoint IdentityIQ.
- Good To Have Skills: Experience with SailPoint IdentityNow.
- Strong knowledge of identity and access management principles and best practices.
- Experience in designing and implementing cloud security architectures.
- Ability to analyze complex security requirements and translate them into effective technical solutions.
- Familiarity with security frameworks and compliance standards relevant to cloud environments.

Additional Information:
- The candidate should have minimum 7.5 years of experience in SailPoint IdentityIQ.
- This position is based at our Chennai office.
- A 15 years full time education is required.

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 tangible value at speed and scale. We are a talent- and innovation-led company with approximately 791,000 people serving clients in more than 120 countries. Technology is at the core of change today, and we are one of the world’s leaders in helping drive that change, with strong ecosystem relationships. We combine our strength in technology and leadership in cloud, data and AI with unmatched industry experience, functional expertise and global delivery capability. Our broad range of services, solutions and assets across Strategy & Consulting, Technology, Operations, Industry X and Song, together with our culture of shared success and commitment to creating 360° value, enable us to help our clients reinvent and build trusted, lasting relationships. We measure our success by the 360° value we create for our clients, each other, our shareholders, partners and communities.

Visit us at www.accenture.com 

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Accenture is a global professional services company that specializes in providing consulting, technology, and outsourcing services. With a diverse range of industries served, including financial services, healthcare, and telecommunications, Accenture leverages advanced technologies and data analytics to help organizations improve their performance and drive innovation. Committed to sustainable progress, the company emphasizes its dedication to inclusivity, digital transformation, and building a more sustainable future for its clients and communities. With a presence in over 120 countries, Accenture is known for its expertise in integrating cutting-edge solutions that address complex business challenges.