IAM Security Architect - IBM SVG

Overview

Title: IAM Security Architect - IBM SVG
Location: Remote
Duration: Contract to hire
Rate: $70 - $75/HR
Work Requirements: US Citizen, GC Holders or Authorized to Work in the U.S. (No sponsorship for this position)

• Oversee, act, and report on any security violations related to unwarranted access to corporate data.
• Ensure that all issues are resolved in a timely and efficient manner.
• Build team spirit by assisting staff members and promoting a positive workplace.
• Stay aware of rapidly changing environments and recommend cost-efficient techniques.
• Identify policy/procedure gaps and recommend updates, especially as the business expands.
• Design, implement, and maintain Identity Governance & Administration (IGA) solutions using IBM Security Verify Governance (ISVG).
• Develop and deploy custom integrations with target systems for automated user provisioning/deprovisioning.
• Create and manage automation workflows for identity lifecycle management.
• Lead and execute ISVG upgrades, including patches, fix packs, and configuration updates.
• Administer and optimize ISVG environments on Linux platforms hosted in AWS.
• Ensure high availability, performance tuning, and disaster recovery readiness of ISVG infrastructure.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define security requirements and deliver secure identity solutions.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation (architecture diagrams, configurations, procedures).
• Conduct system health checks, audit log reviews, and security assessments to ensure compliance.
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring to junior team members.
• Advance Information Services strategy through research and implementation of technical solutions.
• Ensure new projects/initiatives align with the strategic direction of the Information Security department.
• Responsible for successful integration and implementation of applications, systems, and technologies.
• Recommend security strategies, policies, and procedures by evaluating outcomes and identifying trends.
• Coordinate project resources and timelines across functional and technical teams.
• Maintain professional knowledge (education, workshops, publications, networks).
• Ensure platform-level compliance through monitoring and security review programs.
• Report task status and provide required documentation.
• Stay current on state-of-the-art security technologies and advise teams accordingly.
• Participate in the creation and monitoring of backup, recovery, and business continuity procedures.
• Address change/problem management activities to incorporate security considerations.
• Conduct investigations and forensic analyses of suspected security incidents.
• Serve as point of contact for standardized system functionality requirements.
• Create and maintain internal training documentation; conduct training sessions.
• Act as support contact for coworker questions and issues.
• Handle user interactions courteously and professionally.
• Follow proper escalation and vendor interaction procedures for problem resolution.
• Log and review outstanding issues promptly.
• Provide on-call support as required.
• Conduct status meetings with IS staff and provide documentation on tasks/issues/projects.
• Develop reports using various report-writing tools.
• Monitor vendor progress on incidents and enhancements; facilitate vendor roadmap discussions.
• Ensure all application, system, and security-related problems are resolved timely and efficiently.
• Recommend cost-effective techniques in support of corporate and field systems.
• Identify enterprise-wide hardware/software problems; strategize remediation plans with IS management.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or Cybersecurity (experience may substitute).
• Minimum 15 years IT/Security experience, including 5+ years with IBM Security Verify Governance (ISVG).
• 5 years of project management experience.
• Proven ISVG expertise (configuration, customization, integration).
• Strong scripting skills (Perl, Shell, Python, JavaScript).
• Hands-on experience managing ISVG in AWS and proficiency with Linux systems.
• Deep understanding of IAM concepts: RBAC, policy-based access control, compliance reporting.
• Experience with REST/SOAP web services for system…