Senior IAM Engineer​/ Architect

Sr. Identity consultant to be onsite in Houston three days a week for a customer. I would love to have all these items (Identity, Architecture, Governance, Microsoft) of experience.

• Duration – minimum 6 months but can get 12 months
• Area – North of Downtown. Closer to Woodlands.

As an Sr. IAM and Identity Architect or Engineer, you will define and implement the architecture for identity management within our organization. Your role will ensure secure, efficient, and scalable access to our digital resources, aligning with business objectives while upholding the highest security standards, particularly utilizing Beyond Trust and Microsoft Azure Entra .

• Architecture Design:
  Design comprehensive IAM frameworks, including identity lifecycle management, access governance, and advanced authentication mechanisms using Beyond Trust and Azure Entra .
• Strategy Development:
  Develop IAM strategies that incorporate Beyond Trust solutions for privileged access management and Azure Entra  broader identity management, ensuring alignment with compliance and security policies.
• Implementation Oversight:
  Lead the deployment of IAM technologies, ensuring seamless integration with existing systems and future scalability, focusing on SAML 2.0 configurations for SSO with both Beyond Trust and Azure Entra .
• Policy and Standards:
  Establish and maintain IAM policies, standards, and procedures for regulatory compliance, with an emphasis on integrating these with cloud services.
• Stakeholder Engagement:
  Collaborate with various departments to tailor IAM solutions, translating needs into technical requirements for Beyond Trust and Azure Entra .
• Security Enhancement:
  Continuously improve IAM systems to counter emerging threats, particularly through the capabilities of Azure Entra  Beyond Trust''s security features.
• Audit and Compliance:
  Manage regular IAM audits, focusing on configurations for Beyond Trust and Azure Entra , ensuring all processes meet legal and regulatory standards.
• Innovation:
  Keep updated with new features in Azure Entra  Beyond Trust products, recommending innovations for organizational benefit.
• Documentation:
  Document all IAM architectures, processes, and operational procedures related to the used technologies.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or related field.
• Proven experience as an IAM Architect or in a similar role, with a track record in implementing IAM solutions, particularly with Beyond Trust and Azure Entra .
• Deep knowledge of IAM technologies including Okta, SailPoint, Cyber Ark, but with a focus on Azure Entra  Beyond Trust products.
• Understanding of related standards and technologies (SAML, OAuth, OpenID Connect, LDAP, Active Directory).
• Certification in IAM or related cybersecurity fields (e.g., CISSP, CISM, SC-300 Microsoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator Associate) is highly desirable.
• Experience with configuring SAML 2.0 for Single Sign-On (SSO) with Azure Entra  integrating Beyond Trust for privileged access management.
• Strong grasp of cybersecurity principles, compliance requirements, and data privacy laws.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to communicate complex IAM concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Excellent understanding of NIST 800-701 Controls