Job Description

• Location: Bangalore, India

About Circles
https://circles.co
Founded in 2014, Circles is a global technology company reimagining the telco industry with its SaaS platform - Circles X, helping telco operators launch and operate successful digital brands through its offerings.

Having pioneered a successful blueprint for disrupting the telco space in Singapore, Circles has since launched its own digital telco, Circles.Life, in Singapore, Taiwan and Australia. Circles has also partnered with other telco operators to launch digital services, enabling our partners to accelerate growth and capture market share within a short period of time.

Today, Circles is partnering with operators in 14 countries to deliver delightful digital experiences to millions of people through our businesses.

We are backed by global investors such as Sequoia, Warburg Pincus, EDBI and Founders Fund – renowned backers of industry-shaking innovators.

About This Role

Enterprise IAM is one of the core wings of Circles Cybersecurity office. The most important duty of an IAM Leader is to ensure that authorized users have the right access to company systems, data, and applications. Here are some typical job duties that you will be responsible for:

• Plan, implement, and manage identity and access management solutions.
• Administer user accounts, permissions, and access controls.
• Monitor activity logs to identify security incidents.
• Work with senior leadership to ensure that the program meets the needs of the business and complies with all relevant laws and regulations.
• Develop and maintain training materials related to identity and access management.
• Keep up to date with the latest industry developments and trends.
• Manage user identity lifecycle including onboarding, offboarding, and account updates.
• Monitor compliance with internal policies and external regulations.
• Respond to audit findings and implement remediation measures.
• Manage escalated inquiries and support tickets.

What are we looking for?

Technical Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in IT, information security, computer science, or a related field.
• 10-15 years of industry experience, with at least 5 years of experience in defining and implementing Identity and access management strategies.
• In-depth knowledge of identity and access management concepts, such as SSO, role-based access control, and identity federation.
• Experience with identity and access management tools, such as CyberArk, JumpCloud, AWS IAM, etc.
• Strong understanding of authentication protocols, such as SAML, OAuth, and Kerberos.
• Familiarity with networking concepts like firewalls, VPNs, and DNS.
• Experience with programming languages, such as Java, Python, and PowerShell.
• Ability to troubleshoot technical issues related to identity and access management.
• Willingness to learn new technologies and keep up with industry trends.
• Knowledge of ISO27001 and SOX compliance will be a plus.

Soft Skills

• Communication: As an IAM leader, you will need to be able to converse complex technical matters with non-technical staff. You should also be able to effectively communicate with other IT team members.
• Interpersonal skills: You will need to be able to build relationships with other members of the organization, such as the security team, the IT team, and business users.
• Problem-solving skills: You will need to be able to identify and resolve complex issues.
• Organizational skills: You will need to be detail oriented, and able to accomplish various tasks simultaneously.
• Time-management skills: You will need to be able to work under pressure, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines.
• Teamwork: You will need to be able to work as part of a group.
• Flexibility: You will need to be able to adapt to changing requirements and technologies.
• Learning agility: You will need to be able to adopt firsthand technologies quickly and keep up with industry fashions.