Senior IAM Solutions Architect

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Job Description # Senior IAM Solutions Architect
* Architect and define secure
** identity lifecycle management strategies**, including authentication, authorization, and access governance for both on‐premises and cloud platforms.
* Develop, maintain, and enforce
** IAM reference architectures, technology standards, policies, and documentation**.
* Lead the
** integration of IAM solutions
** into existing enterprise infrastructure while ensuring scalability, security, and resiliency.
* Provide technical leadership for IAM infrastructure support, including
** on‐call coverage and escalation management**, and drive resolution of complex system integration and implementation issues.
* Design and support
** federation solutions**, with deep expertise in
** ADFS, Ping Identity, SAML, OAuth, and OpenID Connect (OIDC)**.
* Architect and engineer IAM solutions within
** Microsoft Azure and AWS** (experience with additional cloud platforms is a plus).
* Lead
** Proof of Concept (POC)
** initiatives and develop both
** tactical and strategic IAM roadmaps**.
* Partner with
** product vendors, security governance teams, and internal stakeholders**, presenting IAM solutions and architectural decisions clearly and effectively.
* Provide strategic direction for
** Active Directory infrastructure**, ensuring alignment with security best practices, vulnerability mitigation, and high availability.
* Bachelor’s degree in
** Computer Science, Information Systems, MIS**, or a related field.
* Deep expertise across IAM domains, including:  + Authentication & Authorization  + Single Sign‐On (SSO)  + Identity Governance & Administration (IGA)  + Directory Services & Federation  + Privileged Access Management (PAM)
* Proven ability to
** define IAM architectures and long‐term roadmaps
** aligned with enterprise security and business objectives.
* Strong experience aligning IAM initiatives with
** Zero Trust principles
** and
** Just‐In‐Time (JIT) access
** models (preferred).
* Demonstrated ability to collaborate across technical, security, and business teams.

- ** 10+ years
** of experience in information security, including
** 5+ years focused on IAM**.

- ** 3+ years
** in an enterprise‐level
** architecture role**, specifically defining IAM strategy and solutions.
* Industry certifications such as
** CISSP, CCSP, or CISM**.
* Experience in influencing enterprise security strategy and leading IAM modernization initiatives.
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