Role Summary:We are seeking a highly experienced Senior IAM Architect to lead the design, migration, and transformation of identity platforms to Auth0 within a banking and financial services environment. This role will focus on delivering secure, compliant, and scalable identity solutions supporting both workforce (internal users) and customer-facing digital banking applications.The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in Auth0 implementation and large-scale IAM migrations, with a strong understanding of regulatory requirements (e.g., RBI, PCI-DSS, GDPR) and zero-trust security principles. You will be responsible for architecting high-assurance authentication, seamless user migration strategies, and resilient identity ecosystems while ensuring minimal disruption to critical banking operations.Key Responsibilities Auth0 Solution Design & Architecture:
- Architect end-to-end identity solutions using Auth0 for both customer (CIAM) and workforce (IAM) use cases within a regulated banking environment.
- Define multi-tenant or segmented tenant strategies to support lines of business, geographies, and regulatory boundaries.
- Design secure authentication and authorization flows using OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect (OIDC), and SAML 2.0.
- Establish strong authentication mechanisms, including adaptive MFA, passwordless, and risk-based authentication.
- Define token strategies (scopes, claims, lifetimes), session management, and API access controls aligned with zero-trust principles.
- Integrate Auth0 with core banking systems, APIs, mobile/web applications, and third-party ecosystems.
Auth0 Migration & Implementation
- Lead end-to-end migration programs from legacy IAM platforms (e.g., Okta, Ping Identity, ForgeRock, or custom-built IAM) to Auth0.
- Develop migration blueprints and runbooks for transitioning large-scale application portfolios (100+ applications).
- Plan and execute phased, zero-downtime migrations, including:
- Workforce identity (employees, contractors, partners)
- Customer identity (retail, corporate, and digital banking users)
Support migration of:
- Legacy monolithic applications
- Modern microservices-based applications
- SaaS and third-party integrated platforms
- Design and implement user migration strategies (bulk migration, just-in-time migration, progressive profiling).
- Ensure data integrity, identity continuity, and seamless user experience during transition.
- Implement fallback and rollback strategies to mitigate migration risks in critical banking syste
Preferred Experience:
- Experience in banking, fintech, or regulated financial environments.
- Proven track record of large-scale IAM transformations and migrations.
Work Location: Remote
