IAM Solution Architect

Job Summary:
We are looking for an IAM Solution Architect to lead the design, governance, and evolution of enterprise Identity and Access Management (IAM) architecture across workforce and privileged identity domains. Serves as the technical authority responsible for defining scalable, secure, and compliant IAM solutions that integrate across cloud, hybrid, and on-prem ecosystems. Drives alignment between business needs, security strategy, and enterprise architecture standards while ensuring delivery of resilient, future-ready identity platforms.
Core Responsibilities:
Architect modern IAM solutions that integrate with cloud, hybrid, and on-prem environments while ensuring alignment with regulatory and business goals.
Define IAM architecture, reference patterns, develop documentation, including architectural diagrams and technical specifications
Establish policies for Privileged Access Management (PAM), Identity Governance and Administration (IGA), and Access Management (AM).
Integrate IAM solutions with enterprise applications, cloud platforms, and hybrid IT infrastructures
Collaborate with stakeholders and business leaders to translate identity requirements into scalable, compliant solutions that are clearly understood
Oversee delivery assurance, quality, and architectural governance
Work across functions to improve IAM solutions to enhance compliance requirements and best practices
Support ongoing systems operations, maintenance and specific problem resolution. Anticipate, identify, track and resolve technical issues
Assist application teams through the SDLC process
Conduct industry and market research and maintain a working knowledge of technologies and emerging trends in the IAM space
Training and experience
10+ years of experience in IAM solution design and implementation
7+ years of experience architecting enterprise IAM solutions
Expertise with IAM technologies (SailPoint, Saviynt, CyberArk, Delinea, MS Entra/Okta/Ping etc.)
Highly effective in developing and communicating audience appropriate information to technical, non-technical, management, and executive audiences
Prior experience includes successful design, implementation and operation of enterprise IAM service capabilities and functions in large scale, technically complex organizations
Experience with Linux and Windows Operating Systems
Skilled in Active Directory concepts, including users, computers, groups, policies
Understanding of database architecture and concepts
Knowledge of agile processes and workflows
Experience with Cloud technologies (Google Cloud Platform, Azure or AWS)
Proven ability to build and maintain strong enterprise relationships with internal and external teams/partners.
Must have good communication skills
Solid diagnostic, testing, and problem-solving skills
Good organizational and time management skills
Must be team-oriented and able to collaborate across many participating teams
Preferred security certifications (CISSP, CIGE, CIAM, CIMP, CAMS, CIPA)
Competencies:
Strategic Mindset (enterprise IAM roadmap and future-state design)
Architecture System Design (identity-centric architecture leadership)
Solution Design & Functional Fit Analysis (IAM systems)
Decision Quality (architecture trade-offs and governance)
Persuades & Engages (driving alignment across stakeholders)
Change Management (IAM transformation initiatives)
Driving Effective Outcomes (delivery assurance and architectural integrity)
Collaboration & Relationship Building (cross-functional IAM alignment)
Education, Licenses, Certifications:
College, university, or equivalent degree in relevant technical discipline, or relevant equivalent experience required. This position may require licensing for compliance with export controls or sanctions regulations.
Experience:
Significant experience in a relevant discipline area is required with a demonstrated track record of architecture and design for cloud-based platforms. Knowledge of the latest trends in emerging technologies is highly preferred and includes:
Analyzing complex business systems, industry requirements, and governance and creating solution designs from them
Proven Architecture and design experience for cloud-based platforms
Significant experiences in the following are preferred:
Experience with architecting and integrating enterprise systems and data
Experience in defining and weighing the trade-offs of different solution options
Experience with IoT technology
Experience in Agile software development and DevSecOps

Skills
Linux, AWS, Azure, GCP, Agile, Documentation

Work arrangement
No