Cybersecurity IAM Architect - Staff Engineer
Core
Design enterprise-wide IAM and identity security architectures aligned to NIST standards, covering authentication, authorization, federation, and AI agent identities across cloud, on-premises, and hybrid environments.
Role type
Staff-level IAM Architect (Cybersecurity)
Builds
Secure IAM solution blueprints, reference architectures, reusable identity patterns, and governance frameworks for enterprise systems.
Domain
Cybersecurity, Identity and Access Management (IAM), Zero Trust, AI Agent Security
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure
Required skills
NIST frameworks (CSF, SP 800-53, SP 800-171, SP 800-207), IAM architecture design, AI agent identity governance, non-human identity management, access governance policies, risk mitigation strategies, secure-by-design controls
Preferred skills
CISSP/CISM/CISA/CCSP certifications, Zero Trust Architecture implementation, policy-as-code, DevSecOps, automated identity control validation
Technologies
Okta, Microsoft Entra ID, SCIM, SAML, OAuth, OIDC, LDAP, Kerberos, PAM tools
Responsibilities
Develop enterprise IAM architectures aligned to NIST standards; Design scalable identity solutions for authentication, authorization, and lifecycle management; Define secure design patterns for AI agent and non-human identities; Lead IAM architecture reviews and identify security gaps; Mentor junior architects on identity architecture and governance
Seniority
Staff, hands-on IC with strategic influence
