Identity Protection Engineer

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 whats 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 18 of the Fortune 50 companies 7 of the 10 top US banks 9 of the 10 technology companies and numerous innovators across the healthcare ecosystem.

Our disruptors 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 have delivered 26sequential quarters of growth with $487.6M in Q4 FY26 revenue up 7.8% Q-o-Q and 20.0% Y-o-Y. Our 29500global team members located in 21 countries have been instrumental in helping the market leaders transform their industries. We received five awards at the ISG (Information Services Group) Provider Lens Awards 2026 and for the second year in a row were awarded the Growth Honor of the Year at the Everest Group Elevate 2026.

About Position:

We are looking for an experienced Identity Protection Engineer to design implement and strengthen identity protection capabilities across enterprise this role you will help reduce identity-based risks secure access to critical systems and enhance the organizations overall cybersecurity posture. You will work closely with IAM Security Operations Cloud and Application teams to implement advanced identity security controls and improve authentication and access governance processes.

• Role: Identity Protection Engineer
• Location: Bengaluru
• Experience: 5 to 8 Years
• Job Type: Full Time Employment

What Youll Do:

• Design implement and maintain identity protection controls across enterprise directories applications and cloud platforms.
• Assess identity-related risks privileged access paths authentication vulnerabilities and potential attack vectors.
• Configure and manage Conditional Access Policies Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) identity threat monitoring and automated remediation capabilities.
• Collaborate with IAM SOC Cloud Security and Application Security teams to investigate and respond to identity-related security incidents.
• Strengthen privileged access management controls and support least-privilege access initiatives.
• Monitor identity security posture and recommend improvements to reduce exposure to identity-based threats.
• Develop technical documentation operating procedures operational runbooks and audit evidence for security controls.
• Support governance risk and compliance requirements related to identity and access security.
• Participate in enterprise security initiatives focused on Zero Trust and identity-centric security models.

Expertise Youll Bring:

• 5-8 years of experience in Identity and Access Management (IAM) Identity Protection or Cybersecurity Engineering.
• Strong hands-on experience with enterprise IAM platforms directory services and authentication technologies.
• Expertise in identity threat detection Conditional Access Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) Privileged Access Management (PAM) and risk-based access controls.
• Experience integrating identity security platforms with SIEM SOC operations and cloud environments.
• Good understanding of identity lifecycle management access governance and authentication protocols.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD) Active Directory Okta Ping Identity CyberArk SailPoint or similar identity security platforms.
• Experience troubleshooting complex identity authentication and access-related issues across hybrid environments.
• Familiarity with Zero Trust security principles and identity-centric security architectures.
• Strong analytical problem-solving and stakeholder management skills.
• Bachelors degree in Computer Science Information Technology Cyber Security Engineering or a related discipline.
• Relevant certifications such as Microsoft Identity & Access Administrator CISSP Security SC-300 CyberArk SailPoint or Okta certifications are advantageous.

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

Lets unleash your full potential at Persistent- is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind.