About the Role
Apprentice, Identity Engineering
Duration: 12 months
Experience: Final‑year engineering students or graduates with 0–3 years experience
Conversion Opportunity: High‑performing apprentices may be offered full‑time roles at the end of the program based on performance and business needs.
Role Overview
As an Identity Engineering Apprentice, you will gain hands‑on experience working on real enterprise identity platforms used by tens of thousands of users globally. You will be mentored by senior engineers and contribute to live initiatives across identity automation, security, and cloud platforms.
This role is ideal for engineers who are curious about how security, automation, and cloud platforms work together at scale.
Job Description :-
| Company: | Pearson |
| Job Role: | Apprentice, Software Engineer |
| Batches: | Recent Batch |
| Degree: | Bachelor’s degree |
| Experience: | Freshers |
| Location: | Bangalore/Chennai, India |
| CTC/Salary: | INR 40K-60K/Month (Expected) |
Key Responsibilities
During the apprenticeship, you will progressively work on:
Identity Platforms & Automation
- Assist in building and maintaining Joiner–Mover–Leaver (JML) automation integrated with HR systems
- Support Microsoft Entra ID / Azure AD configurations, identity lifecycle workflows, and dynamic groups
- Contribute to SSO onboarding and application integrations
- Assist with identity governance workflows , access packages, and access reviews.
Security & Compliance
- Support Zero Trust identity controls , conditional access policies, and least‑privilege models
- Assist in audit readiness , access review evidence, and compliance automation (e.g., SOX‑related controls)
- Learn privileged access concepts and non‑human identity governance
Engineering & Operations
- Contribute to PowerShell, scripting, or automation tasks for identity operations
- Assist in monitoring, incident analysis, and service improvements
- Work with Jira Service Management workflows and operational runbooks
- Participate in documentation, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement
Desirable Skills and Attributes
Essential (Entry‑Level Friendly)
- Strong fundamentals in:
- Programming and scripting knowledge in Python, PowerShell, Java etc.
- Basic understanding of software development concepts, OOPS concepts, databases, or system integrations
- Willingness to learn identity, security, and cloud concepts
- Good analytical and problem‑solving skills
- Clear written and verbal communication
Nice to Have (Not Mandatory)
- Basic understanding of:
- Authentication vs authorization
- Active Directory or Azure AD / Entra ID
- REST APIs or automation concepts
- Networking fundamentals (DNS, HTTP/S, authentication basics)
- Exposure to cloud platforms (Azure preferred)
- Interest in cybersecurity, identity, or platform engineering
Eligibility Criteria
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field
- Recent graduates or candidates with less than one year of experience are encouraged to apply.
- Must meet requirements under the Apprenticeship Act, 1961 and be registered on the NATS portal.
- Must be legally eligible to work in India.
Experience You Will Gain
By the end of 12 months, apprentices will have practical exposure to:
- Enterprise‑scale identity lifecycle management
- Microsoft Entra Identity Governance and automation patterns
- Zero Trust identity architecture
- Secure access design for humans and non‑human identities
- Audit, compliance, and governance automation
- Working in a production engineering environment with global impact
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Work Schedule
This is a full-time apprenticeship from Monday to Friday, approximately 40 hours per week. Some flexibility may be required to support meetings with global teams in different time zones.
Benefits and Rewards
- Competitive stipend
- Professional development and mentorship
- Paid time off as per company policy
- Personal Accident Insurance Coverage
- Access to Pearson’s learning platforms and online courses
- Exposure to global work culture and career pathways
Location
This role is based at the Pearson office at – Chennai