IAM Architect
Core
Define and execute the firm's long-term identity strategy, governance model, target-state architecture, and technology roadmap to modernize identity capabilities and establish identity as a foundational security control.
Role type
Senior IC IAM Architect (Identity Governance & Administration)
Builds
Next-generation Identity Provider and IGA framework covering human, non-human, privileged, service, workload, API, and AI agentic identities (via careerplan.io/jobs/R1508-iam-architect-at-arrowstreetcapital)
Domain
Financial services / Enterprise Identity & Access Management
Required skills
Enterprise IAM strategy definition, IGA platform evaluation and implementation, Identity architecture design, SOC1 control implementation, Non-human identity management, AI agentic workload identity patterns, Legacy system migration, Vendor selection and POC leadership, Access governance frameworks, Hybrid identity environment expertise
Preferred skills
AI agentic workload identity experience, Advanced AI/agent-based access pattern design
Technologies
SailPoint, Saviynt, Omada, One Identity, Microsoft Entra ID Governance, Microsoft Entra ID, Active Directory, AWS IAM, OpenID Connect, OAuth 2.0, SAML, Kerberos, LDAP, Secret Management platforms
Responsibilities
Define and lead Identity and Access Management strategy, target-state architecture, and multi-year roadmap; Evaluate, select, and implement identity technologies and platforms; Establish enterprise identity standards, governance frameworks, and success metrics; Architect next-generation identity framework covering diverse identity types; Design modern authentication, authorization, and delegation patterns; Lead migration of legacy applications to next-gen architecture; Own and improve SOC1-related controls for identity processes; Remain hands-on in building and implementing identity solutions and integrations
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC