Principal Infrastructure Operations & Services Job in Nomura

Principal Infrastructure Operations & Services

Location: Mumbai

Skill Category: IT / Technology

Work Type: Full-Time

Company Overview

Nomura is a global financial services group with an integrated network across ~30 countries. By connecting markets East & West, Nomura serves individuals, institutions, corporates, and governments through Wealth Management, Investment Management, and Wholesale (Global Markets and Investment Banking). Founded in 1925, the firm is built on a tradition of disciplined entrepreneurship and considered thought leadership.

Nomura Services India (Powai) supports global operations with world-class capabilities in trading support, research, IT, financial control, operations, risk management, and legal support. The Powai operation plays a critical role in facilitating Nomura s global business growth.

Role Overview

The Principal Infrastructure Operations & Services role focuses on Identity and Access Management (IAM), particularly Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) systems. You will drive MFA implementation and migration projects, serve as a subject matter expert (SME), and ensure security and regulatory compliance across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• MFA Implementation & Migration
  • Lead the migration from Cisco DUO and RSA SecurID to Microsoft Authenticator.
  • Ensure minimal service disruption and optimal user experience during migrations.
• Technical Expertise & Support
  • Act as SME for MFA technologies, including Cisco DUO, RSA SecurID, and Microsoft Authenticator.
  • Provide technical guidance, integration support, and troubleshooting expertise.
• Design & Architecture
  • Collaborate with architecture teams to design robust MFA solutions aligned with security requirements and industry regulations.
  • Ensure solutions are scalable, secure, and compliant.
• Policy Development
  • Develop and enforce MFA policies and procedures following organizational security frameworks and best practices.
• User Training & Support
  • Conduct training and provide ongoing support for internal teams and end-users on MFA tools and processes.
• Monitoring & Reporting
  • Implement monitoring solutions to track MFA usage and performance.
  • Generate reports for management highlighting effectiveness and improvement opportunities.
• Risk Assessment
  • Conduct risk assessments related to identity and access management.
  • Identify vulnerabilities and propose remediation strategies to mitigate risk.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field; Master s preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in Identity and Access Management, focusing on MFA solutions.
• Proven experience in financial institutions with strong understanding of regulatory and security requirements.
• Hands-on expertise with Cisco DUO, RSA SecurID, and Microsoft Authenticator, including migration projects.
• Strong knowledge of identity protocols (SAML, OAuth, OpenID Connect) and enterprise security frameworks.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or CISA are highly desirable.

Why Join Nomura

This role offers an opportunity to lead critical IAM and MFA initiatives in a global financial institution, ensuring robust security, compliance, and seamless user experience. You will work at the forefront of identity security technologies while influencing enterprise-wide security strategy.