Senior Security Architect
Core
Design and drive strategic identity and access management (IAM) capabilities across cloud and on-premises environments for a financial services firm.
Role type
Senior Security Architect (Identity & Access Management)
Builds
Secure identity solutions, security controls, and architecture standards for hybrid environments
Domain
Financial Services / Cloud Security / Identity Management
Required skills
Identity and access management technologies, Authentication and authorization protocols, Cloud security architecture, Network security, Cryptography, Zero trust architecture, Infrastructure-as-code, Scripting and automation
Preferred skills
Workload identity, Service mesh security, Kubernetes security, Quantitative trading environments, Open-source security contributions
Technologies
Okta, Azure AD/Entra ID, Ping Identity, CyberArk, SailPoint, BeyondTrust, AWS, Azure, GCP, Terraform, CloudFormation, Python, PowerShell, Bash, OAuth 2.0, OIDC, SAML, SCIM, Kerberos, LDAP
Responsibilities
Define and own security architecture strategy for IAM across hybrid environments; Design and implement secure solutions leveraging identity providers, PAM, SSO, MFA, and IGA platforms; Architect security controls across cloud and on-premises infrastructure; Partner with engineering teams to embed secure-by-design principles; Conduct threat modeling, architecture reviews, and risk assessments; Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior team members; Collaborate with GRC, SOC, and IT teams to ensure regulatory alignment.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC