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Chennai, Tamil Nādu, India
Job Title: Application Security & IAM Lead
Job Location: Chennai, India
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We combine AtkinsRéalis project management expertise and Hitachi Energy's deep technological knowledge to create a company dedicated to substations – we are Linxon!
The Application Security & IAM Lead is accountable for end‑to‑end application security and identity & access management across Linxon's engineering platforms, enterprise applications, SAP ERP, SaaS tools, and AI‑enabled systems.
The role ensures applications are secure‑by‑design, access‑controlled, compliant, auditable, and operable, while supporting application separation, migration, ERP transformation, and responsible AI usage.
What will you do?
Application Security
- Own application‑level security across:
- Engineering & BIM platforms (Autodesk, Bentley, Trimble)
- Project Controls systems (Primavera P6, MS Project, Procore)
- Microsoft 365 and Power Platform
- SAP ERP (S/4HANA, ARIBA)
- SaaS and AI‑enabled applications
- Embed secure‑by‑design principles across the application lifecycle
- Participate in architecture reviews and mitigate application security risks
- Oversee vulnerability identification, prioritization, and remediation
Identity & Access Management (IAM)
- Own IAM for all applications, including:
- Joiner / mover / leaver processes
- Role‑based and least‑privilege access
- Privileged access governance
- Govern authentication and access controls (SSO, MFA, conditional access)
- Ensure access ownership, documentation, logging, and auditability
SaaS, Cloud & Engineering Tool Security
- Assess security posture of SaaS and vendor‑managed platforms
- Embed security requirements into application onboarding, renewals, and vendor selections
- Reduce security risk from tool sprawl, unmanaged accounts, and shared access
SAP ERP & Enterprise Application Security
- Own application security and IAM for SAP ecosystems
- Govern SAP roles, authorizations, and access models
- Support ERP transitions (Oracle → SAP, Workday integrations) from a security and access perspective
- Ensure SAP security aligns with enterprise IAM and audit requirements
AI Systems Security & Regulatory Awareness
- Support identification and governance of AI‑enabled systems
- Ensure AI solutions implement strong access controls, logging, and accountability
- Contribute to EU AI Act readiness through security, access, and audit inputs
- Work with architecture and data teams to mitigate AI‑related risks
Migration, Separation & BAU Alignment
- Embed security and IAM into:
- Application separation from parent IT
- Migrations, cutovers, and hypercare
- Prevent security or access gaps during transitions
- Support L2/L3 teams with clear security and escalation models
Governance, Audit & Risk
- Define and enforce application security and IAM standards
- Act as security design authority for application access decisions
- Support audits with clear evidence of access and control effectiveness
- Proactively identify and manage application‑level security risks
Cross‑Functional Collaboration
- Work closely with Solution Architects, Engineering Managers, Product Owners, DevOps, and Vendors
- Ensure consistent security application across in‑house and outsourced delivery
- Influence without direct line authority
Required Experience & Skills - 8–12+ years in application security and IAM roles
- Strong experience securing enterprise and SaaS applications
- Practical IAM expertise (RBAC, MFA, SSO, least privilege)
- Exposure to SAP application security and ERP transitions
- Awareness of AI‑enabled systems and governance expectations
- Strong stakeholder communication and risk‑based judgement
About Linxon
Shaping energy solutions to empower sustainable connectivity.
We combine AtkinsRéalis project management expertise and Hitachi Energy's deep technological knowledge to create a company dedicated to substations – we are Linxon.
Linxon's vision is to deliver the best market offering for turnkey substation projects through world-class power technologies and delivering the highest level of competence in managing infrastructure projects.
As a leading engineering company, we help our customers with turnkey substation solutions in the field of power transmission, renewable energy, and transportation.
In this role, you will have the opportunity to be part of a new company as it evolves and help shape it for the future. If you like new challenges, have an entrepreneurial spirit, and are interested in working with other motivated professionals with expertise in the Substations EPC business, then this is the new opportunity for you.
To know more about the Linxon please click on the link below.
Location
Chennai, Tamil Nādu, India
Job Type
Full time
Ref
R-158727
Salary range
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