Lead Identity Access Management Architect

CLA is a top 10 national professional services firm where
** our purpose is to
* create opportunities
*** every day, for our clients, our people, and our communities through industry-focused wealth advisory, digital, audit, tax, consulting, and outsourcing services. Even with more than 8,500 people, 130 U.S. locations, and a global reach, we promise to know you and help you.

CLA is dedicated to building a that invites different beliefs and perspectives to the table, so we can truly know and help our clients, communities, and each other.
** Our Perks:
*** Flexible PTO (designed to offer flexible time away for you!)
* Up to 12 weeks paid parental leave
* Paid Volunteer Time Off
* Mental health coverage
* Quarterly Wellness stipend
* Fertility benefits
* Complete list of benefits

CLA is growing and seeking to hire an experienced
** Lead*
* ** Identity & Access Management (IAM) Architect
** to join our talented Information Technology team. The position offers growth, flexibility and a collaborative work environment.

The
** Lead*
* ** Identity & Access Management (IAM) Architect
**** will be responsible
** for designing, implementing, and managing enterprise identity solutions. This role ensures and drives secure, scalable, and efficient identity and access management (IAM) across cloud and on-premises environments.
** How you’ll
* create opportunities
* in this Lead Identity & Access Management (IAM) Architect position****:
**** Architecture & Design:
*** Lead the design and implementation of identity solutions including hybrid identity with on-premise Active Directory.
* Architect secure authentication and authorization processes.
* Oversee design and implementation of Conditional Access, MFA, and Identity Protection policies.
** Integration & Implementation:
*** Integrate third-party and internal applications for Single Sign-On (SSO).
* Configure and manage directory synchronization and password hash synchronization.
* Lead CIAM (Customer Identity and Access Management) implementations.
** Governance & Security:
*** Deploy and manage privileged access accounts.
* Implement Identity Governance policies including access reviews, entitlement management, and lifecycle workflows.
** Migration & Modernization:
*** Lead migration projects from legacy IAM systems.
* Support application onboarding and modernization efforts.
** Provide technical mentorship and leadership to junior team members.
***
* What you will need:

*** Bachelor's degree is required. Combination of relevant experience, education, and training may be accepted in lieu of degree.
* 6 years relevant IT experience is required
* Hands on experience with IAM technologies and frameworks
** Technical Competencies
*** Proficiency with Microsoft Entra , Active Directory, and IAM best practices.
* Experience with Dev Ops tools (Terraform) and scripting (Power Shell, Bash, etc.).
* Experience with Identity Governance tools (e.g., SailPoint)
** Travel Requirements
** This position requires