Identity and Access Management Architect- Manager
Core
Strategic and technical leader designing, implementing, and maturing enterprise Identity and Access Management (IAM) programs to secure identities and enable digital transformation across cloud, on-premises, and hybrid environments.
Role type
Manager, Identity and Access Management Architect
Builds
Enterprise IAM strategies, roadmaps, reference architectures, and integrated solutions for client organizations
Domain
Cybersecurity, Identity Management, Cloud Security, Risk & Compliance
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | client delivery | infrastructure
Required skills
IAM strategy and roadmap design, Zero Trust architecture, Identity lifecycle management, Privileged Access Management (PAM), Cloud IAM (Azure/AWS/GCP), API integrations, Identity governance, Authentication standards (OAuth2, OIDC, SAML, SCIM, LDAP), Scripting/automation (Python, SQL), Stakeholder management
Preferred skills
Regulated industry experience (finance, healthcare, government), AI/automation in identity governance, Workflow platforms (ServiceNow)
Technologies
Entra ID (Azure AD), SailPoint, Saviynt, CyberArk, Ping Identity, Okta, REST APIs, JSON, Python, SQL
Responsibilities
Lead IAM strategy development and reference architecture design; Define enterprise IAM architecture including authentication, authorization, and lifecycle management; Advise clients on Zero Trust principles; Present strategies to C-suite and technical stakeholders; Design and implement IAM solutions across cloud and hybrid environments; Architect integrations with enterprise applications, directories, and DevOps pipelines; Conduct IAM risk assessments, threat modeling, and control evaluations; Support regulatory compliance with frameworks like NIST, ISO, and CIS.
Seniority
Manager, strategic leadership with hands-on solution design